So day two wound down at the Festival and we took off for the Gypsy Cafe, where we were slated to share the bill with the splendid musicians and lovely couple, Paisley and Todd of Pickled Okra. It was a fun gig at a sweet little venue. The crowd was attentive, the sound system was...
Are you aiming to perform at local venues, head into the studio for a full album, or tour? Your strategy for success will look different based on what your goals are, and the feasibility of each option will vary between band members. Practice Makes Perfect For some, rehearsals sound like ...
The bootleg copy of the audio from the group's gig on November 16th 1971 was picked up for just 'two or three pounds' by music fan Vic Kemp who said 'I was going through a stand of CDs at the car boot at Portman Road and the guy who was selling them said, 'You might be ...
8. Busk & gig casually 9. Spread the word How to form a band: 9 tips for starting your own Starting a band is no quick, slapdash job. A strong and long-lasting band is built on hard work, long hours of practice and a vibe that’s uniquely your guys’ own. Here are the ...
Prescription Musicposted a press releasefor the band IDLESabout their new music video. To create interest in the video, the company tied it in with Independent Venue Week — an event for independent artists in the UK. The band shot various scenes in different venues and used the video to hi...
If you’re not deep in the post-rock/prog-rock circle, you may not of heard of them, but they are one of the few examples of a band that has cultivated a large following by using both traditional and modern means – from handing out fliers to gig-goers at live venues, to retargeti...
The band leader is responsible for the overall management of the band. They are the point of contact for journalists, labels, and venues. They also have the final say in making decisions regarding the band, including hiring or firing members in case of serious disagreements. ...
Venues Does your current band equipment meet public-performance standards? The first step is to figure out the kind of venue that you will be playing, because you can potentially save yourself a lot of money by matching your equipment to the venue. For example, if you're going to be ...
Sukia also return to the UK with their highly unique and uniquely improvised live show – expect dressing down (to naked) and playing up to the max – Sukia are an experience, a world unto their own. So get down and ready to “Body Rock” at the following venues………. ...
apply a drumstick between the bottom of the snare throw off and your hoop to tighten things down. If all else fails, duct tape your snares to the bottom head. After the gig, you should assess the working value of your strainer system, which we carry plenty of models on, and see if ...