Playing to an Empty Room

I've played a handful of shows for nobody in the room. Sometimes, that was my fault as a booking guy. Sometimes, it was because a cooler band was playing down the street.

Playing music you poured yourself into and practiced for hours for nobody to see it, sucks. However, it gives you time to tweak and hone the craft.

It also permits you to say "I DID THE THING". Doing the thing means it can go on the resume and portfolio. "I played at X venue", "I gave a conference talk before", or whatever it is, regardless of the crowd size. You did the thing.

Even when it's just you and the sound person.

Moments like this are a hurdle, or can feel like running into a brick wall.

Regardless of the crowd, do your thing. It will help you build the muscles you need to do meaningful things in this life.