The days are crisper and quieter now, on the other side of Labor Day. There’s still live music playing for the majority of the week, but most artists now have their Mondays and Tuesdays to themselves. What do they do with this time, other than catch up on much-needed rest?

SHOP LOCAL: LBI guitarist Dan O’Hara smiles with his new Breedlove guitar, purchased at Waterview Music. Local musician Brad Wilson works the counter. (Photo Courtesy Waterview Music)

After dedicating every day to an audience, their free time is usually spent catching up with family or friends and, often times, enjoying a hobby completely unrelated to performing.