Sad to see what AirRaid has become. I remember big bands, full venues and something EVERYONE talked about for a weeks afterwards. Now you put no-name bands on stage, over-promote it like it's the Rolling Stones coming to town, and see a half-full gymnasium. Wishing for the "Good Ol' Days" to come back. Dave
I think you fail to see the bigger picture here, Dave. The "success" of these events are not measured by having "big" name bands or full gymnasiums. They are measured on the impact made on those who come out. The "good 'ole days" are just beginning for some; and an Air Raid will be fondly remembered as the starting point to someone's deeper relationship with God. As for "over-promotion", you would be surprised to know that even though we mention it a lot on the air, there are still people who ask "What day is it again?" or "Who do you have coming?". The "no-mane" bands of today are the BIG DEAL of tomorrow and the reason they become big is because they build a base of loyal fans by being accessible and relateable to their audience. Air Raids and concerts like it are a great way for them to do that. Additionally, if you knew about how much goes into actually putting on one of these concerts, you would have a greater appreciation for them.
Sad to see what AirRaid has become.
ReplyDeleteI remember big bands, full venues and something EVERYONE talked about for a weeks afterwards.
Now you put no-name bands on stage, over-promote it like it's the Rolling Stones coming to town, and see a half-full gymnasium.
Wishing for the "Good Ol' Days" to come back.
Dave
I think you fail to see the bigger picture here, Dave. The "success" of these events are not measured by having "big" name bands or full gymnasiums. They are measured on the impact made on those who come out. The "good 'ole days" are just beginning for some; and an Air Raid will be fondly remembered as the starting point to someone's deeper relationship with God.
DeleteAs for "over-promotion", you would be surprised to know that even though we mention it a lot on the air, there are still people who ask "What day is it again?" or "Who do you have coming?".
The "no-mane" bands of today are the BIG DEAL of tomorrow and the reason they become big is because they build a base of loyal fans by being accessible and relateable to their audience. Air Raids and concerts like it are a great way for them to do that.
Additionally, if you knew about how much goes into actually putting on one of these concerts, you would have a greater appreciation for them.
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