now the not so good

I don't believe in dwelling on negative issues, but to deny there are any is to give a false picture, so I will now write briefly about the things that were not so great.
Griefers are the first thing that comes to mind. We were once pushed all round a sim in the middle of a performance. I wasn't so much upset as mystified as to what sort of person ,or persons in this case, get a buzz from spoiling other people's enjoyment., I am still mystified, but you know I am rather glad of that, I don't think I want to know anything about it. Sunwolf and I have  got a gadget now that prevents these folks from pushing you around so it won't happen again but honestly!
Next, we come to a hostess that turned up over 20mins late to put the music stream in, by which time most of
  the audience had gone. We don't know to this day why she was late, she was on line and had been sent numerous i m 's  and when she eventually turned up no word of explanation was given, in fact she said nothing at all throughout what was left of the show.
That brings me to non responsive audiences.  We performed at a fundraiser a few months ago (not the one mentioned in the previous blogg), and no one said anything at all for the whole hour. We sang and played to our best ability as we always do, and no one said a word, even someone saying they didn't like it would have been something. It is not so hard to find an applause gesture (even  I can do it and I am not the worlds best with pc skills). It is giving part of yourself when you put your avi on the stage and perform a set, surly hitting an applause gesture now and again is not asking too much, it isn't like it  costs  anything. We weren't the only ones who got no response that day, we watched several other performers treated the same way, such a shame.
Finally, a note about venue owners and managers. Sunwolf and I know that our music is not really main stream and as such the appeal is limited, but if an artist approaches a venue owner or person who hires acts and the act isn't right for the venue or doesn't appeal in some way, please think about being honest about that and say so. Being told to wait for a response that never comes is hurtful and demoralising, much better to know where you stand from the start, then you don't go on wondering what the reason is.
Well, I am glad this piece is written and over with, like I said dwelling on the negative is not a good idea, but it needed to be addressed and now it has been.
Finally, not in the same vein, but sad never the less, was the death of a performer called Lonewolf Genersis.
Sunwolf and I only knew him a short while,  we used to hand over to him after our show at Waffles on Thursdays.
He was always so kind and complimentary about our show and we would usually stay around to hear his set.
We loved his distinctive voice and choice of songs. We attended a memorial service for him at Waffles that poor Twinky had  knocked herself out to put it together. It was so moving , I struggled to get through our part in it without tears, and several other contributors had broken down. At the end poor Twinky was tearful and exhausted, but it was a beautiful  tribute that she can be very proud of. A collection was taken for Lonewolf's family and a book of sentiments was also made for them. The service was very well attended and we felt honoured to be there.

Next time I write, it will be to talk about some of the lovely people Sunwolf and I have met around the grid, there have been so many of them and I want to mention them all so that could take some time, but for now I wish you all Bright Blessings and Peace.