A couple of days ago, I wrote a post about traveling with my Vintage Organ. Please read that if you haven’t; it’ll give you some context for what I’m about to write.
The “show must go on” mindset was one that I had when I was younger. It changed with a couple of things. One was COVID, and I realized that I shouldn’t be performing if I’m really sick and getting other people sick. If I’m sick, I’ll get someone to fill in for me, or reschedule/cancel the gig.
Next is injury: people push too hard when they’re hurt, and you’re just risking hurting yourself even more. At my gig, another performer who recently had surgery was moving picnic benches. That’s really risking your health, and I stopped him from doing that.
You have to look out for yourself and the audience, and there’s no shame in canceling a gig or asking for help if your health or the health of the audience is at risk!
-Louie
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