Other projects are good for you
It is good and healthy to have other projects going on in your life. We were not born to do just one thing. Today, I made a point to meet with a guitarist to work on some original music for a few hours. Finding a guitarist is not the easiest thing, but it is so worth it when you find the right person.
If you are in a show and not really getting much out of it (it happens), it is always good to have something on the side that allows you to keep growing. Trust me. Otherwise, you will find yourself spending all your time off in front of the tv and watching your life pass by. It sucks.
When I was working on the music with this talented guitarist, I felt so excited because it totally got my creative juices going. Nothing beats the act of creativity. It is a true blessing.
If you find yourself block and absolutely far from any creative inspiration, I highly suggest you read “The Artists Way.” It is a great book for opening any artistic blocks.