I'm an east coast basketball guy. The long, baggy shorts and black socks pulled up to the knees. That's how I like to watch my players do it. Who would've thought that geography dictated athletic fashion?
Something I've been surprised by at STORY... there's a big difference between Atlanta worship styles and Chicago worship styles. How they stand on-stage, where they stand, the kind of instruments they use, staging, etc... and I'm having to adapt.
I'm not sure if that makes me the guy with the shorty shorts... or the black socks. =)
Ben,
I would love to hear more about this... what you see as the differences.. advantages... disadvantages... and any other insights...
thanks,
Robert Pooley
Posted by: Rob-coast | October 13, 2009 at 01:55 PM
I'm sure there's also a big difference from here in Bible Belt West Tennessee.
I'm very interested to hear more specifics!
Posted by: tcg | October 13, 2009 at 02:24 PM
there is more of a hierarchy of band members on the east coast, which affects the formation on stage.
Some sounds are more prevalent than others. The chicago area has been more impacted by the musical styles of jazz and blues, so the instrumentation reflects this.
i think east coast is edgier... but no disadvantages or advantages. It's cultural...
Posted by: Ben Arment | October 13, 2009 at 05:04 PM