Great Big No More

Unfortunately in the music industry bands do not stay together forever. Whether it be lifestyle changes, difference in opinions, or even sometimes death a band has an eventual, evident end. Who knew this would come so early for a group here in Tuscaloosa we have come to know and love. The Great Big No is no more...

From the beginning I have always thought that they would go far together as a group. They are all friends and seem to get along great working together in collaborating their individual talents. I have personally been to the majority of their shows here in Tuscaloosa and have known for them to travel to Mississippi as well as a small festival together so it was a shock to me when I heard that their May 8th show I would be attending would be my last. It is not exactly clear to me why they are breaking up but I can only guess that it has to do with differing future aspirations. In becoming a group I am sure they knew this day would come especially since they formed in a college town. Each has their own education and career path to worry about and while their band is fun and exciting it may not be what they were hoping to pay the bills. I also know that the drummer has already begun to exploit himself as a DJ and plans to really focus on this solo project for awhile. Who knows?! They may all decide to get back together one day because from what I can tell they do all still get along and will remain friends.

In relating this band to music promotions I feel that they did a very good job in utilizing social media via facebook and myspace and their word-of-mouth/flyer distribution was all around Tuscaloosa. Because of this their shows were usually packed out and many will be sad to see them go.. So come out to support them in their last show when you're finals are over!! They deserve to go out with a bang!