I went to a show the other night and saw what every band hates: a shitty turnout. It was the day after St. Patrick's Day, so people had already spent their money the night before (and were still nursing their hangovers). Plus, the bands were from out of town. A perfect storm for a bad show.
Traveling up and down the coast, I've had my fair share of horrid shows. It always sucks and never makes you feel good. I've always just drank and bitched with the band-mates right after the show. I didn't take the time to make that show pay off in the future.
So, from my past experience and just seeing these bands play a poorly attended show, here's some observations that I think would help turn that show into an opportunity for more fans and a better future turnout.
