Lessons from the Way of the Showman - 31

Spectators are nervous to stand out, to clap at the wrong spot or to laugh out of time. They are caught in the dilemma of wanting to blend in but also wishing to be unique.

Give them simple clear signals. You are the conductor, they the orchestra. They sit with their bows on their strings waiting for you to lead them. Together you create the music.

Captain Frodo's Carnival Lullaby

Over the last few months I have had the pleasure of performing songs I have written long ago, but due to the demanding 8 shows a week performance schedule of La Soireé, I have yet to perform live. It has made me nervous like I haven't been for some time, but it's also exciting. 
This is a link to a song which was recorded on the 20th of August, 2011 at the Butterfly club in South Melbourne. I was doing a show with Miranda Mahalo, Mikelangelo, and Saint Clare called Lovesongs and Carnival Lullabies.