I grew up in a very small town in Upstate New York. In fact, once Wikipedia was born, it referred to my town as a hamlet (smaller than a town AND smaller than a villiage). ⭐ There really wasn't any local music until we had a coffee shop, and even then it was primarily poetry and acoustic covers. There was no "scene". I had no idea what that was like. ⭐ In college, I began experiencing local, live music through my partner of the time, who was an incredible vocalist, guitarist and bassist. I hung bang and watched the Boys' Club of bandlife for years until I was finally in a place to explore it as a performer. ⭐ What I didnt know all those years of yearning for mirror selfies in punk clubs is that its not about ego, or being the best, or being cool enough. Its about community. Its about catharsis. And its about love. Self love. Love for others. The love we BECOME when a song gives us chills, makes us cry, or calls us to the mosh pit. ⭐ I feel so lucky to be a part of this world now, withought all the bs baggage of my youth. ⭐⭐⭐ #livelouder #lifecoach #lifecoaching #musiciancoach #coacheswithadhd #coacheswithanxiety #nonbinarycoach #nbmusician #nbvocalist #musicianswithadhd #musicianswithanxiety #musicscene #localmusic #livemusic #localmusicscene #seattlemusicscene #bandlife #giglife #punkvenues https://www.instagram.com/p/Btge_hylMH4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hzroazkwq0oq
