Spotlight Of The Day

The Gigometer now puts a spotlight on one (and only one) performer each day --in bold type in the text version, and with a spotlight icon in the GUI version. The selection criteria (subject to arbitrary interpretation and temporary mood) are roughly:

• The selected performers are (one of) the most interesting for the day. Not necessarily the "best", but they are worthy of attention by someone who is not familiar with them.
• Single performer/band. No tributes, parties, in-the-round, special guests, and the like.
• Music only. No burlesque, movies, readings.
• No well-known performers, except in very odd circumstances. No high-priced concerts.
• Touring or rarely-performing bands get higher priority.
• Local bands that have been spotlighted recently get lower priority.
• Performers within a stronger line-up get higher priority.
• Performers at a better, smaller, more accessible venue get higher priority.
• Luck of the draw: Some days it's hard to select only one, some days it's hard to select even one, but that's the way it is.