My pledge drive is mid-way thru right now. I am not confident in it being successful at this point, so I, as much as anyone look forward to no longer having to push it as much as I do. This experience gives me a whole new respect for those in public radio that have to do this twice a year. It is difficult to have to create a sense of urgency amongst your supporters. It makes me feel like a pain in the bum, and I am sure many find the persistent reminders annoying.
So why do I do it? Because I have to.
Todays music industry has changed. I play many shows for little if any money. the venues can't afford much more, and I lend a lot of time to charity as a musician. In the past week, I did a show at Hessler (free), The Ohio City Bike Co-op(Free), Dewey's Coffee(tips and cd sales). To put it mildly, it was not a great week financially. I did enjoy myself, and I feel I served the community with my music and time. But I do know that these times are very different than the 90's.
For musicians, the struggle to survive is tough. I believe that we have come to a place where the arts in general are supported primarily through donations. If our society is to retain creative new music and arts, we have to support it in the same way public broadcasting, ballets, museums and orchestras are supported. None of it is very comfortable for me, but if I am going to make this sustainable, I need to find funding. Through kickstarter, I think this is possible.
I hope you will consider making a pledge today and help the music continue.
Thank you always for your support,
Charlie Mosbrook
So why do I do it? Because I have to.
Todays music industry has changed. I play many shows for little if any money. the venues can't afford much more, and I lend a lot of time to charity as a musician. In the past week, I did a show at Hessler (free), The Ohio City Bike Co-op(Free), Dewey's Coffee(tips and cd sales). To put it mildly, it was not a great week financially. I did enjoy myself, and I feel I served the community with my music and time. But I do know that these times are very different than the 90's.
For musicians, the struggle to survive is tough. I believe that we have come to a place where the arts in general are supported primarily through donations. If our society is to retain creative new music and arts, we have to support it in the same way public broadcasting, ballets, museums and orchestras are supported. None of it is very comfortable for me, but if I am going to make this sustainable, I need to find funding. Through kickstarter, I think this is possible.
I hope you will consider making a pledge today and help the music continue.
Thank you always for your support,
Charlie Mosbrook
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