What Is An Ideal Gig For You ?

[Franticsmurf]

The main thing that makes a gig ideal for me is a good response from the crowd. I find that I, and bands I've been in, respond well to an enthusiastic crowd. Usually the performance benefits and in turn my level of enjoyment increases knowing that we're on top form. Icing on the cake is genuine compliments from the punters.

 

Pre-gig, I like to know that there's somewhere convenient to park, that there's a proper stage separated from the audience, that the landlord/venue owner understands live bands. There should be fair recompense and ideally soft drinks on the house. A changing room and back stage toilet is good from a convenience point of view. 

 

Post-gig, I like that buzz from knowing we've played well, a swift breakdown of kit and an easy load out. 

[police squad]

I discovered the perfect gigs for me, as we came out of lockdown.

We play a lot of upbeat dancy 80s stuff in my duo.

There was the curfew and everybody had to sit down, no dancing.

Audiences loved it and no one fell into us or spilled their drinks everywhere

 

Also the gigs finished early because of the said curfew

 

I now love afternoon gigs at the weekend.