The Local Music Scene: Quickly Becoming One Big Circus?

So I've been fascinated by this DVD documentary, called Working Class Rockstar.  They make some interesting points about the state of the contemporary music scene/industry.

In the clip below Frank Marino is talking about how it always used to be that live music events would be referred to as "concerts" but now they are referred to as "shows". 
Apparently, the quality of the music has deteriorated so much that it is no longer about the art, rather image has taken over.

 It just got me thinking about how these days it seems I never go to a local music show just for the music -- rather, something else seems to draw me out to these events. 
The typical event featuring small local artists tends to follow this formula:
  • A large number of acts featured on a single bill, often ranging from 5 to 9; necessary to maximize revenue for venue. 
  • None of the acts present originality to any real degree; current trends reproduced in caricatured form.
  • Bar is set low talent-wise; ability to play in time is the bare minimum; virtuosity rare to non-existent.
  • Audience consists primarily of friends of the band, and the friends of those friends. 
  • Fans of each band show little interest in other bands on bill; often leave venue after “their” band plays.
  • Fans’ motivations for coming lies in being part of the “scene;” partying, people watching, alcohol use is the norm.
  • Attention seeking one-upmanship behavior on part of the bands; goal is to look more "pro" than other artists on bill.
That said, what is the allure of these shows?  Why do people insist on going to see a big smelly pile of dog crap wrapped in a fancy package?  Doesn’t it just seem like it’s all, well, one big circus? 

And that’s just it -- perhaps the allure of these shows lies in that their entertainment value is similar to that of the good ol' greatest show on earth.  Consider the following similarities:
  • Sweaty, shirtless men jumping around and banging their heads like animals. 
  • A noisy crowd of onlookers seeking a good laugh at another’s expense.
  • Large pieces of equipment being wheeled in and out of the venues onto a tour bus every night.
  • Subjects dehumanized, stage persona becomes true self.
It seems pretty clear cut, although perhaps not a perfect analogy.  But in all reality, when examining this situation structurally, it appears that just having the bands set their instruments aside and bang their chests on stage would work just as well.  But then again, perhaps we should keep those around – after all, maybe one day the music will come back.

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