Members Jeff da Weasel Posted April 4, 2011 Members Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have two shows this week -- one last Saturday and one tomorrow -- to support Relay for Life, the official volunteer-based fundraising effort for the American Cancer Society. I've been doing shows for RFL for four straight years now, and there's something I've noticed: I get better fulfillment from playing these shows than nearly any other kind of gig. Ultimately, I think this is an ego thing. When you play a big show where your fans adore you, you make lots of cash, sell lots of music, it can feel pretty good, but it's a fleeting sensation. An hour later, you're moving on to the next show, the next recording, the next song you're writing, and the good vibes don't last that long. However, when I play a show where I find I've personally raised hundreds of dollars to help cancer patients get treatment, or helping fund research that will someday bring an end to cancer... well, that's a deposit in the Bank of Karma that keeps going long after the show is done. I highly recommend that if you have the opportunity to donate your time to a legitimate and worthwhile cause by performing live music, do so! It feels good and you're really making a difference, even in a small way. The thank-you letters I got from cancer survivors after last Saturday's shows more than made up for the measly hour I spent singing and playing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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