My Experience.

Everything you do is a learning experience.


Not to be a Debbie-Downer, but the show wasn't so hot.


Let me rephrase. I wasn't so hot. 



The Underground venue was not only hospitable, but the Bands, Holly Spears, Brent Reed, and Gungor all were incredibly respectful. The management, creative director, the volunteers at the show were all great people, and I couldn't ask for a better group. The sound guys were not only willing to work with us, but even one asked if he could run sound for us at other venues.

The Band itself did a great job, and we were really tight.




I don't know, maybe I'm too hard on myself. It's our second show, what do you expect, right? Every musician has one of those shows. I guess I can't help but to think I KNOW I could've been better.

Therefore, this post is going to be special.


Welcome to the world of Logan Sand's brain.






As soon as I got up that day, I knew I was getting out of the wrong side. (I do literally contemplate which side to get out of sometimes). 
That morning everything seemed off- the way I made coffee, the luke-warm shower, the way my hair fell on my head, the way my clothes were wrinkled, it was just enough to make me feel uneasy.


As soon as I made it to the Band Lunch, it again seemed off. The way I ordered, the change I got back, the way I walked to the table, how I ate, the conversation I had, the way I talked.


Again, in rehearsal that day, we sounded great, and it was a solid rehearsal from set-up to tear-down. But for myself, the way I played, the way I sang, the way I sounded, I got extremely light-headed in the lights on stage, but why? Why was everything so uneasy for me? Why did Logan's world seem like it was off it's axis?


Is it psychological? Is it anxiety? Is it a problem with my inner ear? I don't know, I'll never know I suppose. But let's just say, by the time 5pm came around, it wasn't good.
 I am proud of myself with the fact that I kept my cool. I felt composed. I tried to stay calm. It's all I could do.


My performance? Not the greatest. No way in hell should I have that mentality and go up on a stage. Everyone that plays behind me and on the side of me deserves to have someone lead them in a positive, spot on, fun performance. In all honesty, I don't believe I lived up to my own gospel. As I had felt all day- I didn't feel right. The way I played, talked, sang, etc. 
The show must go on, as they say, and so I did the best I could. I know I have much better shows in me, and now that I know this and have realized some of my own faults (I am human), the next show will be even better.

The band- awesome job, and I'm blessed they are with me and backing me up. 
There is a lot to learn from this business, from the attire on stage to the 5 x 8 canvas with your face on it behind the merchandise table. We'll get there soon.



Overall- The Underground was a good show. There really wasn't anything bad, it was definitely a solid performance. I can't wait to show it off even better next time, I'm not letting down my support (you) and my band. Hopefully in the future we'll be able to play at The Underground and it's affiliates from Michigan to Florida!