Comment by EastLondonCoder

We do agree with this, we both prefer attending small gigs ourselves for that exact reason. Also, all bands has to start somewhere, it takes many small gigs to create an audience and develop their craft. Writing and producing songs is one thing but there is no substitution to the experience to see what moves in people listening live. The majority big stadium bands started with endless small non paying gigs, this is the foundation of the music business.