Live music for dummies, Part I

Folks have been clamoring for the lessons to begin, and so, the lessons will begin.

GRAND ENTRANCE
When first showing up at a live music venue, the first thing you want to do is go directly to the front of the stage and choose any action from the following list:
Bang your head with the beat (sort of).
Dance wildly and flail your arms about.
Stand there and stare at the lead guitarist.
Any of these actions signal that you are now “in the hizzouse” and ready for action. The crowd will appreciate this gesture, since they weren’t interested in seeing the band anyway, they were just killing time waiting for you. This strategy is doubly effective if no one is on the dance floor when you enter.

SURVEY THE CROWD
While remaining front and center, take a long slow look around the club to try and figure out where to go next. Take your time, because the rest of the audience is hoping you will join them. They realize you are busy, but at the very least, they want to look at your face as long as possible. Get directly between the onlookers and the musical act. Remember to look bored!


coming soon: Part II - INTERACTING WITH THE BAND