The reason most bands don't get the gig

The reason most bands don't get the gig (and how to fix it)

Most bands don't get the gig because they don't know how to ask for it. The focus is solely on how “great” their band is and why they should be playing the ...

Why can't I get gigs anymore? Is it because of my personality and ...

You may have already maxed out your local audience, and audiences can be fickle. If you get more interest in a new place, it's just the town and ...

The REAL Reason Why You Aren't Getting Gigs - YouTube

Comments5 · 6 BIG Decisions Older Musicians (Almost) Always Regret · 4 gig booking sites that ACTUALLY help musicians make more money.

Why Some Musicians Don't Gig | Page 7 - TalkBass.com

When you're starting out you don't have as many fans and ... So you play less and get more people in the door per gig. Maybe in ...

7 Reasons You Aren't Getting the Gig - Sonicbids Blog

In some cases, bands submit to major venues or shows, kick back, and wait for the offers to roll in. Putting all your eggs in one basket is ...

I'm stuck in a band that can't get a gig | TalkBass.com

Boils down to one of two things- marketing or marketability. And whatever you do, don't undercut the going rate just to get a gig! Click to ...

What are some reasons that musicians or bands, despite being very ...

lack of will - many so-called musicians just want to get wasted, bang some groupie here and there and live the life of a rock star without the ...

Suck bands that get gigs - [DFO] Drum Forum

There's a reason those bands are getting booked, and it's often because they draw a crowd. Try to figure out why and you'll be on your way to displacing them.

What do bands do when they're not gigging and stuff?! - forum topic

Many bands, while working on albums, gig at the same time. They might not have a large-scale tour, but they will do gigs every now and then.

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

1. CD copying and internet file sharing have reduced profits in the recording business so much that bands are rarely signed any more. 2. People's interests have ...

How To Get Gigs As An Opening Act – Getting Music Gigs - Tom Hess

Working hard to bring fans to gigs. Remember the open secret of the music industry mentioned earlier: the club owner only hires bands because they want more ...

Troubleshooting Getting Gigs - Indie Connect

Are you rehearsed well enough? Is the band ultra tight? Do you work together flawlessly on stage? Is it obvious that everyone in the band gets along and is ...

Is this a valid reason to turn down a gig? | Page 2 - Drummerworld

This is why I have had such a gap in live play. I time out projects when I know they are going to be nothing but basement dwellers. If a band can't put material ...

No Reply: Why Don't Venues Get Back to Me? - Dave Ruch

The problem I have run into booking my band and waiting for venues to get back is we usually book two and sometimes 3 other bands on the bill.

Bands Needing Musicians & Musicians Looking For Gigs | Facebook

The biggest advantages we have as a band are: free rehearsal space, a ... Don't care about distance within reason if the players involved are good. Don ...

Putting the Social in Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Musicians

That being said, most musicians are trying their best to make use of ... Don't get Political on Social Media… the exception being if ...

6 Tips and Tricks to Get More Music Gigs | How to Book More Gigs

Most of the time, the artist or the band members are much more than musicians. They are also songwriters, managers, social media directors, and ...

Finding gigs / people to play with | The Gear Forum

Best way is to go to local shows and make friends. Another way is to work social media. I've seen a fair share of people get gigs/into bands because of their ...

Top 12 Things Bands or Artists Should Not Do at Gigs! | Beat

Good lord, it is the most easy thing to do, and important! I can't even tell you how many bands or artists I've seen and never caught what the band name was or ...

When NOT To Take The Gig - Indie Connect

You don't play the kind of music they expect. Being mis-booked can be embarrassing, can damage your reputation, and can even hurt you personally. For example, ...