By Michael Wangner
So, you've picked out your reception hall and you've signed the best wedding band you've ever heard to play. The question you may or may not have been expecting is coming: "Do you want to feed the band?"
The reception hall will gladly give the band the same treatment as the rest of your guests, for the same price. If they're marketing savvy they might even try to sell you on the idea by knocking off 10%. Don't do it.
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By Ryan Vinson
You’ve brought together three or four of the best musicians in town, and they are jamming to your tunes. You have spent days and nights writing and rewriting lyrics, and you have been working hard to perfect your sound. Finally, after many months of practice, you are ready to reap the benefits of your hard work. But how do you begin?
As a new band, the idea of booking your first gig could prove to be a daunting task. However, it doesn’t have to be. By following these simple steps, you can turn a seemingly overwhelming process into a productive one.
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By Robert Benson
In rock ‘n’ roll history there have been many bands whose moniker and names were shortened and universally recognized by abbreviated lettered names. Let’s explore some popular initial nicknames of bands.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (also known as CCR) began churning out classic rock ‘n’ roll singles shortly after the John Fogerty led band formed in 1967. |
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By Anze Sustar
Almost every musician comes to a point where he or she decides that it would be really great to start a band. The first thing that comes to mind about starting a band is – where are you going to get two solid guitarists, a drummer, someone who plays the bass guitar, someone on keyboards . |
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By Peter Kennedy
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often start looking for a manager to handle the business aspects of their music. This is especially the case in cities with big music scenes, like New York, Los Angeles and Austin.
Before diving into such a relationship, however, musicians should consider the pros and cons. Bands may determine that they don’t need a manager. On the other hand, few bands can exist without any management. Realistically, the choice often lies between hiring an outside manager and taking on certain important responsibilities yourself.
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