How can a small band of music lovers save a community from cultural starvation? I am part of a group of hip live music supporters who have been trying to solve this question for over 15 years. The mission...reach the 2 or 3 percent of the population that it takes to actually have a "live music scene". The mighty little band of live music junkies is one of the coolest groups of people that I have had the privilege to meet. We all jones for the music and indulge in it when it is available. I have been the "connection" for several years now, supplying an ample amount of "the drug" for these music junkies. The problem we have encountered is finding more junkies to help support our growing habit. You see, our small group cannot financially support the supply of live music by ourselves. After all, we have to provide for our families and allow something for our various addictions. So we all do our part, spreading the word, like evangelists. I believe the answer is to keep a strong united front as we battle the conservative attitudes that keep people at home on the couch. Little by little we convert another couch potato into a LMJ (live music junkie). It is so gratifying to see the daily drool fade from their face as they become enlightened by the music. So I encourage you, if you're already a live music junkie, keep the faith, and if you're not, step outside of your gloomy little box and leap into the cool sensation of live music. You'll be so glad that you did. Live music makes the ordinary, extraordinary!