Bluewine

Yes, if you can, you always want the higher paying gigs. The pay for Midwestern bar bands in the States is not much different. While we get $500.00 for a four piece we play four hours not two. Festival and fair pay in the summer is much better. $500.00 for 1.5 hours. Blue

An e kit might help. Thing is, a lot of people are not into the " loud rock band" thing. We're a loud rock band and we try to appeal to the folks that are still into loud rock. We tell the owners what we are before they book us. We're not background music. Blue

One of my major complaints. Being separated from the bar. It's always the kiss of death for my band. Do you guys think it's done on purpose in some instances? Blue

When gigs aren't coming in the way they should. Blue

I've watched your clip about a dozen times. Very clever and you guys sound great. Blue

Very cool, nice job! Blue

It's a 2012 , full scale. Really fun to play, very thin neck. Blue

In the States, for bar bands, when the put you in a room separate from the bar, no matter how good you are your doomed. Blue

Thanks, I've been playing all my hollows lately for some reason. Gibson Custom Shop ES-335 in vintage faded cherry. Blue

A fun year, I was 17. Blue

Nice pics of Glastonbury! Here's a little Summerfest History. Back in the late 60s, Mayor Meyers wanted a place where the working class guy that couldn't afford to take his family to Disney World could have an affordable place to take his family during the Summer. Hence Summerfest was born. I think the first Summerfest was in 1969. Blue

Sunfest is a 3 day festival. Summerfest is 2 weeks. Blue

Yeah, they have a greatful dead type following. Great for the jam band fan. Blue

You wouldn't like Summerfest, the crowds are overwhelming. Personally, I love it. Blue

Cheap Trick used to play at my college dances back in 1972 before they broke big. They've never stopped. Blue

Nice overhead evening pic of Summerfest. If you struggle with crowds Summfest is not for you. Also, a bottle of Miller Light beer is at least $7.00. I don't drink, is that expensive? It's like a city of music. Blue

I get the feeling your Glastonbury is a totally different type of festival And if I remember correctly it's very expensive. Blue

Yeah, and the thing is, again it's only a $7.00 investment. Plus there's always a ton of free tickets that seem to come my way. I hope my band gets an evening time slot again. For those of you that play large scale festivals know that day time slots can be not so much fun. Blue

Me too! However I've heard rumor that Frankie Beverly doesn't sing much anymore.😢 Blue

Yes indeed, Nick has ties with some of my friends in Milwaukee that go way back. He's the "real deal" and a nice guy. Blue

If they're from Liverpool I'm going to check them out. Blue

Yup, and Steven Tyler is on a "free" stage. BTW, all stages are free except The Amphitheatre. My band doesn't have a date yet. Last year we played before Frampton. Blue

Last time I saw McCartney he had 45,000 in attendance. Blue

Most of the headliner shows I go to are in the $15.00- $20.00 range. Blue

Summerfest, Milwaukee WI.. The world's largest music festival. Located on the beautiful Lake Michigan lake front. As a Senior my day pass is $7.00. A huge bargain https://summerfest.com/2018-lineup/ If interested take a look at the line up. Most bands are too young for me to know much about. I do see that Greta Van Fleet will be there, Manchester Orchestra? Comment on any artist or band if you know anything about them.