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.

[Bluewine]

7 hours ago, christhammer666 said:

great topic

 

for me, an indoor all day doom/stoner/sludge festival type thing. set around halfway through the day so i have time to have a few (lots) of beers and catch up with some friends and bands.

play a set and sway around like a drunken tramp without missing a note and then see the rest of the day out watching the others bands,selling merch while people comment on our band and ask about what gear used etc.

 

this comment have made me realise how much i miss it

The opportunity to talk with other musicians and friends in a festival setting can be tough.

 

Our old drummers band just happened to be the band that played before us at Wisconsin State Fair. We only had time to shake hands.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

3 hours ago, Franticsmurf said:

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. 

Parking, a bathroom dedicated to the band and comped food and drink are important to me. Even if I don't eat any food it's  still the right thing for the owners to do.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

6 hours ago, Mrbigstuff said:

Playing a 30 min set with jamiroquai at a French Riviera or Amalfi Coast private pool party with unlimited food and drink included, and unlimited dips in the pool. I would probably do it for free but a hefty cheque would also be nice.

Opening for celebrity level bands is always fun. I only have two under my belt, Charlie Daniel's (RIP) and Peter Frampton. The one with Frampton probably doesn't count. We just happened to be the band that played before him on a multi band festival stage.

 

Daryl

[Jackroadkill]

A 1.5hr covers set on a stage with enough room, good monitoring and an engineer who knows their apples.  A hundred or so enthusiastic punters and some nice comments afterwards.  I don't need a backline provided (I'd rather play on my own gear; old fashioned, I know....) or anything flashy.  Payment is nice but not essential.

 

That's about it, really.

[Bluewine]

6 hours ago, gjones said:

 

 

I think the best gigs are the ones were the crowd is great.

That seems to be the consensus Gjones.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

2 minutes ago, Jackroadkill said:

A 1.5hr covers set on a stage with enough room, good monitoring and an engineer who knows their apples.  A hundred or so enthusiastic punters and some nice comments afterwards.  I don't need a backline provided (I'd rather play on my own gear; old fashioned, I know....) or anything flashy.  Payment is nice but not essential.

 

That's about it, really.

 

Adequate pay is essential for me. I use to always prefer using my own rig. However at 71 years old I'll use whatever they provide.

 

Daryl

[Stewie]

Small crowd of smiling dancing people. Happy bar manager who asks when can we come back 

[tauzero]

Convenient car parking

PA, drumkit, and decent backline provided, and a decent sound engineer

Good sized and enthusiastic crowd

Air conditioning if indoors, sun and a light breeze if outdoors

No technical gremlins

Well paid, promptly, and a rebooking

 

Entering into the world of fantasy, no mistakes by anyone.

[Stub Mandrel]

A well organised and attended outdoor festival.

 

Ideally? Something like Wacken.

[Cliff Edge]

One that finishes in time for me to get home before bedtime. 

[bassbiscuits]

My perfect gig…

 

Somewhere within an hour from home, with good parking and an easy load in. 

Catering of which the band can partake is always good. 
 

A responsive crowd, decent pay and no one requesting Oasis.