It's always preferable to headline a show. This is a no brainer. The headliner is usually the band that draws more people, has been around longer, gets more money, has to dodge more airborne panties, etc. And as a headliner, a show is always better if you have a terrific opener. They get the the crowd pumped up, they hopefully draw a few numbers themselves, and they in general provide entertainment while the headliner is busy warming up their nostrils in the green room.
You know me. I headline. Its what I do. I've been in this business 25 years.
So, as stated before, it's a real treat when I show up to a club and see that the promoter has put some serious local talent on the bill to open the show. Obviously I have no fear of being upstaged, so it's nice to see a band play their hearts out to warm a crowd up for me so I can take the stage and BRING THE MOTHERF--KER DOWN.
Charleston was one of those nights. The opener killed it. Really good. But to be honest, I expected a little more music and less banter with the crowd. And, as long as we're being open here, I didn't really like how many questions they asked the audience, ya know? It's like, you're supposed to get on stage and rock! Not just sit up there and "reward" people if they get one of your inane questions correct. So, ok, I was a bit miffed, but overall, great show, great times, perfect opener / headliner combination.
Next stop: NYC. See you in the Big Apple...
-Aust
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