The reason most bands don't get the gig

Why bands are disappearing: 'Young people aren't excited by them'

Rock and pop now exist in different spheres – even the biggest bands struggle to crack the streaming-driven Top 20 – but bands are on the back ...

"How Many Songs" for a 3-Hour Solo Gig? - Music Player Network

I haven't played out solo or in a band for decades (agreed, that's way too long!), but I'm starting to get the "itch" to get back into it -- for ...

Anybody else do gigs without miking or going direct to FOH?

But none of the places we play (i.e. bars) ever have a sound man. Also, the singer in our band is for some reason against miking the guitars. So ...

Why can't we leave all mics on during a gig? - Music Stack Exchange

You never know what's going to happen and the expectation of the audience and the band is that all mikes are live all the time, so they will try ...

Does Anyone Here Not Gig? - The Acoustic Guitar Forum

I have been an AGF member/ user for more than 10 years. Never gigged until three years ago, and have maybe 2-5 gigs a year (at local Farmer's ...

I have the strongest urge to call it a day on being in bands

Long story short, so many things lately have soured me on wanting to stay doing the whole band/gigging thing. Especially in the region I am ...

Full Stack Bassist | Scott's Bass Lessons

... many from the essential few. However most people just don't have the time for that. Which is why so few bass players ever reach Full-Stack ...

The Rolling Stones - Wikipedia

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of ...

Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe opens up about Thanks' Leeds inspirations ...

If anything it's probably the other way around. I have been playing gigs with bands since I was 14, that's more than half my life, and the whole ...

Gig Review : Cradle of Filth By The Order of The Dragon UK Tour ...

Don't Remind Me/Decay – Unfortunately as these are new tracks, I can't find any footage of them, but they were awesome!! Sonne – Yeah, it is ...

Billy Strings Could Play Whatever He Wants - The Bluegrass Situation

I don't wanna be the dictator. I wanna be somebody who's in a band. My whole life, my friends have been my family, especially when I was a ...

Say This and Get the Gig - How to Book Your Band - YouTube

00:00 · 0:12 Don't say this if you your band to get the gig · 0:33 How Many is important when booking your band · 0:58 Marketing planning is key ...

bad excuses people have given for not showing up to a gig

as musicians we've all had times where our friends couldent make it to gigs. illness, work, family troubles ect. however i want to hear the ...

Why do some great bands make it and some don't? - AudioKarma

I think things are great now days for bands. Bands can do almost everything they need, on there own. Theres not as much of a need for record companys and thats ...

Shawn Riley and Ryan Moll from Distant Dominion | Echoes And Dust

Ryan: I don't foresee this ever really becoming a touring band. More or less weekend warrior type runs or maybe a week at most. But who knows.

The Who - Wikipedia

They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. ... Since Entwistle's death, the Who have continued to perform and tour, most ...

4 Secrets to Make Your Band Income Explode - MORE GIG MONEY!

6 Reasons Why Musicians Should Keep Your Day Job. The Working ... Don't Underprice for Family and Friends. The Working Musician•634 views.

Linkin Park Rises From Ashes With Triumphant Forum Gig - Variety

... most stereotypically testosterone-driven bands in history. We're finally getting a roughly comparable example of that with Armstrong's ...

8 Reasons Your Gigs Aren't As Busy As You'd Like

Local band's can offer that personal touch that big bands don't have the ... bands to work together to make a better gig. 6. You spend more time pushing ...

Echo and the Bunnymen | Facebook - Facebook

Ok, controversial question, don't over think it. Which band do you like the most The Smiths or The Cure ? You know our choice (if you ...