We were so used to being called for gigs, or calling the club and booking a gig and setting our price. The market's a lot more competitive here. A lot of places won't even listen to our demo tape. We've been playing parties and new-band nights and open mics. Their Arctic origin has not proven to be a big advantage.
Housing is also a problem.
It's Crack Central here in gang-land. We're trying to find another place, but landlords aren't too happy when they find out we've got two dogs. Nevertheless, the new surroundings have been creatively invigorating. We're starting to sense that anything familiar to us can change, that anything goes. Living in Fairbanks limited us creatively.