RE: Is the music scene better in Europe?

["Paul Weissman" <paul@nioterra.com>]

oy... i have asked myself this question dozens of times.

i'm moving to berlin in six months or so, i'll send some reports.

the thing that really gets me is the relaxed atmosphere they have regarding
venues...  what the hell is with the whole 2am thing here, huh?

in general, europe has always appeared to be more receptive to the arts.
look at all the jazz cats that were so warmly welcomed in places all over
europe!  but i'm sure it has its quirks.

i was in barcelona, berlin and london not too long ago.  they all seemed
pretty awesome for going out to see stuff, although... definitely better 
for
electronic/dj stuff in london.  but that's what i was there for mainly.

anyone living there feel like giving us their thoughts?  i'm definitely
curious...

paul




> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Kucharo [mailto:telecaster@mac.com]
> Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 6:25 PM
> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> Subject: OT: Is the music scene better in Europe?
>
>
>   I've noticed lately, that allot of my favorite musicians have been
> spending more time touring Europe and seemingly less time in the States.
> Maybe it's just perception, but is the live music scene and music
> appreciation just better in Europe?
>   From what I gather, the Europeans appear to be a bit more adventurous
> in the music they listen to. Also, the civic support for musical events
> seems to be better and more varied than in the U.S.
>   This is not to say that there isn't support for interesting and
> experimental music in the U.S....
>
>   Perhaps in Europe the support is wider and more lucrative?
>
>
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