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Bluewine

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  1. Interesting stories about owners that have questionable policies regarding pay. We are usually paid our fee prior to playing. Blue
  2. I've seen new management come in and stop paying bands their fee and move to a questionable percentage of the bar. Keep in mind bands have the option to say, " no thanks" Blue
  3. No, the invisible bear does not count. That was not dancing. Blue
  4. We use to play the Wisconsin State Fair 5 nights in a row. Mon- Fri. Tiny stage and not the best location on the grounds. The fair ground is huge several miles and getting bands back and forth to the stage was awful, very problematic. With other band members having day jobs it was too much of a grind. We stopped playing there. Blue
  5. There was a county fair we use to play every year. Nice faiir lots of nice stages for bands, however we did not have a connection for any of the nice stages. We played in some sort of large barn where there were a few food and drink vendors. We could never draw a decent crowd on that stage. And it was a 4 hour gig. Since we couldn't get booked on the nicer stages we stopped playing this fair 2 years ago. Blue
  6. It happens everywhere for us. We're not really a band for dancing. Also guys in the USA tend not to dance. The single guys looking for action with the ladies sort have to dance or your chances of getting anywhere are slim I can't dance and I won't dance. I'm way to self conscious. Some guys can get out there and don't have a care in the world. That ain't me. Blue
  7. Set hours or play as long as you like? Blue
  8. We recently played a functions/ corporate gig. We're not a functions band. The guests had no interest in the band other than constantly telling us to turn down. We call these "take the money and run" gigs. Blue
  9. Ok, makes sense, same here in the USA. Blue
  10. If I'm learning something new, While it's a bass cover not a tutorial this would be what I would use to learn the song, but add my personal style to it. Blue
  11. No, I believe it was raised to 21 due to the amount of fatal car accidents caused by alcohol for those under 21. Blue
  12. Yes, it happens to all bands that are gigging consistently at the local level, bars, pubs and clubs. Blue
  13. I've noticed a lot reference to multi bill shows. Is that common in the UK for bands? Blue
  14. I get that and definitely some truth to it. However I love " loud " and I believe some bands can sound fantastic at loud volunes. Blue
  15. I'm lucky, we have a dedicated sound and lighting tech. When I arrive at a gig the sound and lights are usually already set up. Takes me 20 mins to set up my rig. Tear down is a different story, we all stay as we are required to help tear down sound and lights. Lots of heavy lifting. Blue
  16. One thing that had a significant impact on live bands started way back in the 70s when we raised the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. What's the legal drinking age in the UK? Blue
  17. Overall, at least for my band the bars that book bands every week and have a good reputation for live music are the most fun to play. The patrons come there specifically to see bands. To me that's key. I'll never understand the landlords that occasionally book bands when they know their clientele has no interest. Blue
  18. Space is an issue for all of us that play bars and pubs. If there's a cool atmosphere with a crowd familiar with a band and supportive I can deal with small space. Blue
  19. If you can pull this off live , your in a pretty accomplished band. Blue
  20. I think it shows your good enough to play along to high level pro backing tracks. Actually playing with pros might be a different story. Blue
  21. Understood, If there's one thing that really angers me it's when someone "stiffs" a band. Blue
  22. We're you paid anything for the gig? Blue
  23. We've all experienced this, pubs with noise meters. What do owners think when they hire a rock, pop or blues band. If they have issues with volume, hire an acoustic jazz trio. Blue
  24. How about Legion Hall gigs? The pay is good and the staffs are always nice. But all those 4 prong walkers and oxygen tanks make the atmosphere a little weird. Blue
  25. Seen that many times. Blue
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