My name is Brad Douglas “Sysko” Kidd and Since I have been in the Calgary music industry as a promoter, Sound Tech, Booking Agent, Band Manager , Blogger, Videographer and some other things that I'm Not quite sure how to describe, I have noticed some things about the music and arts that I wish to share with my readers.
To start off I am happy as hell you have your attention on my blog and I know my other bloggers are too! Also stoked to say that we are privy to many sorts of musical genres that come out of our amazing city called Calgary :) The first thing I notice is the family like aspect that we have when it comes to interaction and support between bands (given times and groups)!
All being from the same place and with a common goal of taking your art to a higher level!
Everything is done with mutual admiration and support. I saw this first almost 4 years ago at my first local show that astounded me! .
I saw people from numerous bands coming out to support other bands that they have grown fond of playing with and seemed to fit together.
This is why I am writing this msg to you all. This industry needs more of what was lost. A comfortable connection that helps everyone proceed in the best of ways, there shouldn’t be competition but a better connection.
The bands all have the way to make it but without friends they cannot make it properly.
The strength in numbers idea that I have is undeniably solid when it comes to the future of the industry and the forwarding of Calgary on the local and international levels
, The more that we help promote each other and have less secular gigs, promoters that discourage up-and-coming bands, inter-genre violence or shit talk, Venue disputes, band disputes,
Jealousy or anger without grounds we have the capability to move forward on the arts that we work forward to achieve on a daily basis and something we can work on together as a group
Instead of a bunch of groups who are trying to take one thing for themselves. We are very lucky to have people who are massive supporters here in town that sacrifice a ton to help the bands / artists here in town!
The only thing that separates us from the other cities in Canada is that we have more love for our city!
Proven by what has been done by all of you during the flood!
It will never take away from us to support each other; it will only add fans to each other’s fan base! We can make this city and its arts industry better by supporting each other! We have the chance to make this something important
. Look at the festivals and shows put on over the summer! :) Calgary kicked ass! What we can do better is we put some more effort into the small and large shows.
We can get more people out and create something people haven’t seen before!
To get to the point I really hope to have more mixed shows and people involved in the industry that everyone is trying to make it in! Share! Listen! Pass along music! We have a ton to offer! I decided to do what I do because this is my passion,
Anyone reading this I’m very sure that it is yours too. if we want to make this something then take at the very least the winter time to support every band that you can and put it out there for new fans because you never know who will be grateful
enough to support you back! Take this as you will, but I assure you that there is power in numbers and Knowing the way Calgary is we can gather to conquer anything! Do what you can, when you can and you will find that Calgary will be on top in our own rights!
This is my msg to you all and I hope you heed it :) pass it on! Cheers! Brad Sysko Kidd
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