VERMONT VOICES : MATT QUINN
that have come out and seen industry success over the past decade are seamless genre hybrids that defy classification . If you ’ re closed off to different types of music , you might find your artistic process is hindered , and you then become closed off within . To that end , it ’ s important for musicians to take creative risks , but I don ’ t think enough gets said about venues that take bold creative risks , as well . In putting on this stripped-back , unplugged concert series , Spruce Peak Arts is opening the door for artists to connect with their audiences in a way that other venues might not be open to . It speaks volumes to me about their willingness to explore new musical territory with the solo artists that they bring to the stage . What would you say to venue owners who are on the fence about booking a known artist who normally performs with an established band for a stripped-down solo set , and why is it important to take the risk of letting an artist bear their truest self ?
A : The fact of the matter is , every venue has a responsibility to their community . Obviously , it ’ s cool to bring in the bands and shows that typical venues bring in . Still , growing up , I became a fan of music by devouring all sorts of live music . I grew up in Philadelphia , and I had access to a wide range of venues and shows . You never know what type of show is going to make you connect with a band or artist . If a band comes through with big production , lights , a video wall , and all sorts of multimedia elements , that stuff is great , really cool , and expensive . But maybe it ’ s not as relatable as a dude who you see onstage with his guitar and think , “ Hey … I could do that !” I think that there ’ s freedom in stripping things back , and I think it ’ s important for venues to take that risk and inspire people in as many ways as you can . n
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