As a member of a band I know just how tough it can be at times. Equipment can get very expensive and opportunities to make money don't come too often. Communities need to help out, they should come see local talent and purchase t-shirts or CDs to get them on their way. There is so much talent in small towns and all around the world that hasn't been discovered yet and may never be discovered because of financial issues with the artist or band. It takes money to make money, and if you can’t dish out the dough you might as well just give up.
It's a cruel world we live in, people are always worried about making money and can't be bothered to help someone who wants to believe in something they love to do. In school you’re taught to pick a career that is up and coming and one that will be the safest bet to start a family with. Not everyone wants that, there are dreamers in the world, there are people who believe that what they put their mind to they can do. Singers, actors, directors, and basically anyone involved with film or music had a dream they wanted to change the world with what they love to do but with people telling them that they couldn't do it or they wouldn’t make it big they get discouraged.
Sure it’s a risk but people need to realize that helping a band now means that you help someone with a dream. You can help someone achieve what they've always wanted even if it’s just to play music as a hobby or play music as a career you have helped them. When someone buys a shirt from a local band, they aren't just helping them get money, they are helping them buy new equipment and things to benefit their dreams.
A world without people who have a dream is a world that isn’t fun. Dreamers make our entertainment business and it’s the people that have dreams that shape our society as a whole. Help a musician, help a dancer, help an actor, help them to succeed, but mainly help keep the people who have dreams, dreaming. Keep the hope alive that someone in a small town can reach their goals and fulfill their dreams.
