Giggin ain't easy

[@bobuker1]

What a shame! If a beautiful lady with a voice like yours was playing country blues classics note-for-note at my local bar, you bet I would listen in. Their loss!

[@pippofilippo1]

Dear Christine, my grandma used to say, in italian, "perle ai porci!".. I don't know exactly how I may translate it in english, maybe "To cast pearls before swine", but your talent let shine also a piggery!! And it's fantastic to ear you playing at the end "I'm satisfied, tickled, too"! So glad to see what you've done in this years for our ears... Thanks for sharing your music from Naples, Italy

[@livingthroughtheblue]

There has to be 1,000's of other places that would welcome you with open arms. People can be so self-absorbed and downright rude. Years ago, I heard a blues band doing a gig outside in a local park. They were awesome. I think I was one of the few actually paying attention. This was before KZbin. Even before the Internet. I was truly blessed to have had the chance to hear and see them play. You have the talent Christine. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. Please don't stop or get discouraged. Keep going. You can reach the top !!

[@2711913]

It's these kind of gigs that make the good ones that much better. A lot like goin' fishin'. Keep on keepin' on.

[@aviatoreyes]

o.o happy birth day to you. yeah location is right. you should play where you're more in the spotlight. louder. where things aren't so interrupting. like at a flea market or in a park or scenic part of town where people roam ^^

[@richardcorysghost]

Despite extreme adversity, you still managed to pull a killer smile Banjo. I can only conclude that the punters in that establishment have zero taste. Keep up the good work, and thank you for posting. Rich

[@stevewojohowitz3229]

Bless your heart..all that ability and a great sense of humor to boot...

[@j3ohnny]

wow thats crazy, i was listen'n...i just love your voice, somethin about it, i cud listen for hours...

[@musiquemaquer]

banjo--this is a great video! Any gigging musi can get this...my wife and I do a pub gig and while we are trying to get into a nice OCarolan tune, the plates and forks are chatterin' away...I can't believe you are doing that gig on a chair without a back, ouch...!

[@circumambulant]

Giggin' ain't easy, but it's necessary, So you got to chase tunes like Tom chased Jerry. It is great to see that you have begun playing out.

[@rolyatl1]

God Bless You. I love your other posts. There is definitely a place for country blues but it wasn't at that place. Wishing you the best for future gigs.

[@rodcat2058]

Been there so many times. I've even played four thousand seat theaters opening for big names and the audience couldn't care less who you are or what you are doing. It's worth it though when they are finally coming only to see you. A guy that I toured with for years always says "Touring is like being in hell for 22 hours a day, but the other two make it all worth while." Keep on going, you're doing great!!

[@buska100]

I've done a few gigs like that. "Casting Pearls before Swine" It is great the way you ignored their ignorance. The small child at the beginning was the only one to stop and take notice of the wonderful music. It all adds to the experience of believing in your music against all the odds. Much Respect!

[@TheThroney]

i think the only place i would really try to gig is open mics at pubs/ bar shows or even a record store.. and festivals if possible.. it seems like a restaraunt would not work well because people are going there to eat with family and not really to see a group or solo artist..as with most things though im probably wrong.. my 2cents. good luck in the future and keep at it. you have alot of talent and if youre heart is with what you do you will succeed. peace & prosperity

[@tahooey]

yeah i agree with everyone commenting on here, you're way too good for this setting!

[@EdLova]

Man..people are just rude, I love your voice and your music..I can't believe you had to endure this horror, if you played in front of me I would just watch you..your voice and your music touches something in my heart

[@natlyruth]

Ok as painful as this is to watch I would've traded gigs with you in a heartbeat. I played my first gig at a place called Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta 2 weeks ago and it was TOTAL SILENCE. Freaked me out!!! You have an amazing voice and I wish I could pick like you. Keep on keepin' on!

[@jonno52]

Great to see you taking your music out to the people. I play in a pub jam every now & again but the nerves are always the same. A smattering of applause once in a while does wonders though!

[@MSB76]

dag, yo... hell of a scene goin' on there! props fer playin' out! i'm just startin' to get there myself... kinda makes you long for that quiet bedroom, huh? you sound great (as always). keep it up an' maybe try to find a less hectic place to play. but i guess every modern day country blues musician that plays out has to get used to being in the background at some point. it happens to the best of us...

[@stevebluesman]

You are so patient a lot of players would case the guitar and do the walking blues.

[@scottyslave]

That little girl in the beginning & your smile! Congrats, you've just passed the performing bug on! Love your stuff!

[@gd303uk]

Some gigs are tuff and this was a killer, I would love to see you in small clubs , coffee shops, galleries, bistros etc, where you will find an audience for your amazing music, there are plenty of us out there that would love to hear you play and be much more grateful than the people in that place. You did good though, you didnt look phased by the distractions etc, and if you can keep your head there you will do fine on stage Get yourself to a festival in England we love the blues here.

[@jahmerican876]

Giggin ain't easy but it sure is fun.

[@lovinghope5741]

Hilarious - really .... Makes me appreciate your work even more

[@3006khz]

I COMMEND you for keeping a smile... & THE LITTLE GIRL SEEMED TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITH GOOD TASTE IN MUSIC THERE THAT NIGHT....

[@dennismdorney]

Reminds me of Hsiao-hsien Hou's film FLOWERS OF SHANGHAI, or a snippet from an early Denis Johnson short story. Great editing, sound and choice of footage. I'm sure you play a "Jump Salty" guitar, but the video seems beyond all that. You've plucked a lily from the mire.

[@simple2you2000]

They were content to feed their stomachs and ignored their ears and brain. How could so many walk by and not one but a little girl caught your talent? I hope I never miss such an opportunity. Come play at Kentuck Art Festival in Northport, AL for us who have found you. It is in Oct. and there is a web site.

[@tvelliot]

when faced with the indifference of a crowd at gigs, instead of getting pissed off, which happened the first few times, I just thought of it as a paid rehearsal, and worked on my stuff doing my best to ignore the hubbub.

[@CaptainRon1913]

I ended up on this channel when I searched for "Last Kind Words". This woman has real talent. Wonder what has become of her

[@timjmoran]

wow.. this HAS to be one of the MOST heartbreaking vids on YT. Anyone contemplating going out to gig in a restaurant would hang it up after viewing this. Kudos to you I PLAY BANJO, for doing it anyway. This is the true definition of payin' yer dues. My heart really went out to you when those people started singin' Happy Birthday.. pheww! Tough! The angle of the camera is nearly surreal- it seems to give the worst possible impression of this sad gig. I think I prefer the bedroom vids!

[@Labdunum]

Aww, ditto to what heathdwatts wrote. Back in the day... when I had an audience besides my now departed bestest ever friend and companion Evinrude (cat), I played at an art festival with a couple podium speakers and a train went by. It was a very long train... You sound wonderful and keep creating.

[@Nique9271]

Wow, people don't appreciate live music as much as they use to. I really enjoyed it though. Keep it up

[@dputs]

I do not know if anyone has made a Ghost World reference, but it definitely seems fitting in this case. Buncha Philistines. Blueshammer fa life bro!

[@HiAnMi]

Maybe you'd better plays in a Juke Joint ! I see all your videos and I don't know where do you come from ? the 30's ? Real original playing, Real good voice and... Sweet face ! I think I fall in love *__*

[@waynewjiang]

you need louder speakers next time. turn it up to 11. love your playing, keep on pickin' and singin'!

[@jessegiga]

HAHA This is pretty funny! You are my favorite you tube picker - I'm so glad to see even someone with your talent sometimes gets gigs like I've had with my very limited talent... keep the good ones comin - please post a note if you ever get a gig anywhere near the albany area!

[@Realaje]

Así es la vida. Ánimo!!! Tú vales.

[@robjams454]

just wanted to say that first off im a subscriber and i definately know when i hear somebody that has something. next to my children, music is the most important thing in my life. you most definately have "it". You can bet your ass if i had been there i woulda been on that other stool! lol! Just wasnt the right setting at all for your style or music at all for that matter. Keep going and i'll buy the cd just as soon as its out!

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

WOW... YOU deserve SO MUCH BETTER than this... I've gigged for many years, solo and in bands, and I know how rough it can be. (I also know how amazing it can be) :) I sincerely hope you got paid decently for this venue. Your talent and passion for the blues is so very pure and evident from your other vids. I'm wishing you some better venues in the near future... -Paisley P.

[@BuddyBolden]

This is hilarious, though more than a little painful to watch. I guess they'll never know what they missed!

[@gad219]

gotta keep on keepin on no matter what, your amazin.

[@Saraswatifan]

Location, location, location.

[@ellywininger2178]

Looks like the first 20 years of my so called career.

[@zentist00]

on the other hand... in these pictues there's a blues-song waiting to be written.

[@purplegypsylady777]

lol look at these rude drones .. theyre everywhere .. i woulda piped up "get outta my camera view " your amazing ..

[@HeathWatts]

Do you have any coffee shops in your town? They usually have music and your audience would probably be more attentive. Gigs like the one you're playing, and I've played them as a blues guitarist and a jazz saxophonist, are not worth the frustration. The people there don't care if you play or not. By the way, I've seen seen some of your other videos, and you're a great player and singer. You just need a more appropriate venue. I hope you can find one. Good luck!

[@danwarning]

Man, we've all been there. At least you've got a sense of humor about it!

[@davidandrinomartin2791]

Keep on and good luck!!!

[@therasound]

Hell on earth...happy birthday to you...

[@snakehips81]

Some people just don't appreciate talent when it's right in front of them. It's soul-destroying ! Don't let it get you down. I've been there umpteen times like that too. Perhaps a re-think on the type of venues you agree to play ? You deserve better !

[@ChristopherCape]

haha i feel your pain... usually thats the sign that its okay to start on the free drink tickets. and fast

[@dcamlin]

Way to power through it. I would've (and have) told the crowd off and played the bottle instead.

[@meredithanthraxelrod]

hahaha this is EXACTLY what it's like. great video

[@morglew]

Wow, that must be frustrating. That's about when I'd start playing the Freakers Ball by Dr Hook. See if you get any reaction.

[@drzucconi]

You were great but seriously, what were they thinking! I hope they treat you better at your other gigs.

[@DeltaLou]

wow, you are BRAVE!! i couldnt do whaqt you do.!!

[@jarobary]

don't throw pearls before swine

[@myfreebluesguitarlessons]

Right singer and player, wrong place, don't waste your time in those places.

[@ricardblanc]

Boy, do I know that one!!!!!!!!!

[@ianwalkerdownland]

This must be good training ,wait till they pay to hear you, you will find it different. And as someone said you kept smiling.

[@JakeRaytheRounder]

They can't all be wine and roses

[@dchlad]

u made my day! now for tomorrow.

[@koolmusica]

For chrissake... Indifference before beauty should be penalized. Much respect.

[@omnicrutch]

1:39 "diddddd someoneeeeeeee sayyyyy meattttttt !!!" haha. i guess consider admiration as a lost art, unstimulated by volatile discontent or a screamin' deal on buffalo wings, but non the less hard to put in words of appreciation when confronted by the turbidity of a real musician and a real women.

[@July41054AD]

nice Stage placement, quality establishment

[@dronai]

Next time, take a Big Amp, and let them have it !

[@DustySommers]

Wow...some day you will look back and laff at it .....but that was a bad gig...... ;)

[@Dagrond]

Just keep playing!

[@IplayBanjoNow]

Mile grazie. Aeffettivamente, il mio ragazzo, chi e un fotografo, ha fatto questo film. Lo diro' che hai detto.

[@secondplacesamii]

you gotta start somewhere. keep posting videos

[@perseoriflesso]

i am happy!

[@19james77]

haha! They didn't have you set up right at all

[@madkorova]

woa! i'm sorry but this video is soo funny!!! i haven't really been in your position, but i can imagine how awful it must've been :))))) on the second thought... this is probably the reason i never play for anybody else but myself. not saying you should do that. you're great.

[@dwade277]

I hate playing when a tv is on.

[@bradrebo]

tough crowd

[@deltabilly1]

Don't take it too hard.

[@jeffwalker3006]

HEY, CHRISTINE DID THE CHECK CLEAR? WELL ALRIGHT, MOVE ALONG LITTLE DOGGIES, MOVE ALONG.

[@JphyLastar-uz4hk]

lol i know !!

[@AtmaRising]

wow....tough crowd eh?

[@mehl3]

I might possibly go off on someone if it was that loud for me :( sorry that most people in society are brainwashed.

[@jsoler63]

You were palying next to a Juke Box... for someone there no diference. They do not love music and no respect the artist, that's the difference between "ear" and "listen to".

[@perseoriflesso]

you are so beautiful, ci presenti la realtà, la realtà di tutti.. i am so curios about you, questo video dice molto, this video it's perfect 4 a film, you are so romantic, if one filmmaker see you...wow...so best regards pshhhhhhhh...

[@unabonger777]

who can hear any quiet music with all that noise? you should have brought a les paul and a marshall.