Local music award shows and Battle of the bands are dumb!

Hopefully, this title got you to look. We don't really think the idea of either is dumb but as is the case in a lot of this life, people act dumb in regard to these ideas. At every battle of the bands, we have been a part of there is always some negative talk from other musicians. Either about the other performers or how the contest was decided. Musicians are a sensitive and jealous bunch. It is difficult to find any player or even close scene supporter who isn't totally jaded and opinionated about music. Musicians are constantly complaining about famous artists and stars who are not talented or used something other than talent to get where they are in the public eye and even to peers in their own music community. This also applies to local music award shows and battle of the bands and therein the dumb part. Live music scenes around the world are competing for the disposable dollar of consumers against movies, restaurants, malls, video games and the internet. Now, one can watch a video, stream or flat out take music and other medias at no cost to them. The best way to support a music scene has always been, from the inside out. Musicians supporting other musicians. Followings happen in only one way. Someone, tells someone else. The general public usually sees a band on friends tip. That tip, initially is a musician asking friends to come see them perform and hopefully, word spreads. It makes sense then that musicians would tout the talents of their peers. Go see other artists perform and get friends and fans to become their friends and fans. Our opinion is that ANY support of local and underground music, should be supported not thwarted. And, like your momma said: You don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all. As always, we welcome your feedback on this or any topic