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Bluewine

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  1. Regarding space, our problem is our bar show is hot 70s style hard rock. It works well in bars, however it doesn't seem transend to the large stage Blue
  2. Pete, You should tell us if something happens. Blue
  3. I maintain my position. Weddings are for DJs and wedding bands. BTW all bars are not cramped and I haven't crossed paths with or seen any drunks in years.But that's just me. Blue
  4. My opinion, weddings are for DJs and bands specialize in weddings. They're called Wedding Bands. Blue
  5. Here's one we've all been through. You guys know Harley is headquartered here in Milwaukee. Ok so I believe it was one of theses anniversary things Harley's 110th. So people are coming in from all over the country on their bikes to celebrate.There are parties an events happening all over city. We got booked by this huge camp ground where they were expecting thousands of bikers to stay. Well to make a long story short and just our luck that didn't happen. There was this huge builing with a huge ballroom with a huge stage. A complete disaster. We played to a bar staff of about 5 people. Blue * You know the whole biker event thing has never worked out for us. Maybe it's me, but in the States I don't think bikers are these big partiers anymore. There older folks and the young Millennials are not following their parents. They're not into bikes or bike community or culture.
  6. OMG, the stench was that bad? Great story, hilarious! Blue
  7. I didn't check to see if they're booked through an agency. Another important consideration. While some agency bands are getting $1,500.00 gigs and in some cases more, you have to consider a few things. Are you one of the agencies top 5 acts? If not and your band is way down on the list your sort of screwed. And this is what I hear. At the end of the day and after expenses these guys aren't bringing vhome any more $$$ than us bar bands. Agency bands in the US traditionallly don't carry their own production. So after you pay for sound and lights there's not much left. And in the States guess who owns the sound and light company. Your right, the agency that booked you. Blue
  8. Hi Les, It was their schedule that appealed to me. I'll have to look back at their schedule. I thought they had quite a few gigs booked. We're still adding summer gigs. Blue
  9. Yes, we have the same issue. For us, it's only the host that love us. Not their guests. At not of these private parties people are there to eat, talk with friends , socialize. There really not there to hear or support a live band. Especially 70s hard rock. Blue
  10. Nice ! Blue
  11. Agreed, It's almost like you'd have to be a part of a community or have some understanding of country culture and country people. Blue
  12. OMG, hilarious! I have to be honest, we've always died at private events (anniversaries, weddings, backyard parties). The host has usually seen us at a bar gig flips and wants us to play a private party. Never thinking that there's a high probability his guests might not be into it. We're pretty honest with these folks and sometimes subtly discourage them. Blue
  13. I don't think I'd have a problem with a sharp looking more contemporary country rock band with a legitimate front and decent production. Blue
  14. Not a complete disaster, but close. We've always been challenged when the bar is in another room or distanced from the band. Blue
  15. G30, "Don't Leave Home Without One" I wrap an elastic band around the sender to secure that weird battery cap design. Blue
  16. It was worse. Blue
  17. My story is from a Wednesday night gig. Another untraditional gig night. We we're called last minute to fill in for a band that cancelled. No big deal, right. Thing is, it was a country music venue that books national country headliners. We're a local, regional at best 70s style hard rock band. These crowd if you could call it a crowd we're folks that wanted to line dance and show off their nifty hats, jeans and boots How can I put this? Got it! They hated us.Very embarrassing. But the pay was nice. Blue
  18. Not a complete disaster. I've had pretty good luck with Sunday afternoon biker bar gigs, 3:00-7:00. Sunday nights kind of scare me. It's not a traditional gig night for bar gigs. Not in the States, not now. However it used to be. Sunday night gigs were not uncommon. Back in the 60s even 70s you could gig 7 nights a week. If you busted your butt you could make 18k on the side. Blue
  19. Chuck and Rocco have always been in my top five. Blue
  20. As much as I've said I'd entertain any opportunities with bands with work, I'd have to pass on this one. 1.I don't think I'd fit in. 2.Didn't see or understand who was fronting the band. 3.Musically nothing turned me on. 4. My vocals are probably not good enough. I could be wrong Blue
  21. I haven't posted one of these in a while, so here goes. Review the ad and the web site. Would this be an opportunity for you, do you feel your a match for them. If yes why, if no why not? I would think it's a great opportunity for some and not so much for others. The search is on for Cowboy Up’s next bass player! Contact us with details about yourself. Pics/audio/video/experience/etc. Prefer someone that can sing harmony vocals. http://www.cowboyupcountry.com/ Blue
  22. In the spirit of fun share a few stories about gigs for whatever reason went bad. Could be poor communication between the band and the venue, bad night, equipment failures, wrong venue or crowd for your band. Blue
  23. I don't see much difference between my Early 2000s MIJ 1952 Fender P Reissue and a Squier Vintage Series P Blue
  24. Come to think of it I am pretty good at making those decisions. Blue
  25. Makes sense Dave. I guess I was thinking about my band. We just don't pay that much attention to those kinds of details. We should but we don't. Blue
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