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We recently played a functions/ corporate gig. We're not a functions band. The guests had no interest in the band other than constantly telling us to turn down. We call these "take the money and run" gigs. Blue

Ok, makes sense, same here in the USA. Blue

If I'm learning something new, While it's a bass cover not a tutorial this would be what I would use to learn the song, but add my personal style to it. Blue

No, I believe it was raised to 21 due to the amount of fatal car accidents caused by alcohol for those under 21. Blue

Yes, it happens to all bands that are gigging consistently at the local level, bars, pubs and clubs. Blue

I've noticed a lot reference to multi bill shows. Is that common in the UK for bands? Blue

I get that and definitely some truth to it. However I love " loud " and I believe some bands can sound fantastic at loud volunes. Blue

I'm lucky, we have a dedicated sound and lighting tech. When I arrive at a gig the sound and lights are usually already set up. Takes me 20 mins to set up my rig. Tear down is a different story, we all stay as we are required to help tear down sound and lights. Lots of heavy lifting. Blue

One thing that had a significant impact on live bands started way back in the 70s when we raised the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. What's the legal drinking age in the UK? Blue

Overall, at least for my band the bars that book bands every week and have a good reputation for live music are the most fun to play. The patrons come there specifically to see bands. To me that's key. I'll never understand the landlords that occasionally book bands when they know their clientele has no interest. Blue

Space is an issue for all of us that play bars and pubs. If there's a cool atmosphere with a crowd familiar with a band and supportive I can deal with small space. Blue

If you can pull this off live , your in a pretty accomplished band. Blue

I think it shows your good enough to play along to high level pro backing tracks. Actually playing with pros might be a different story. Blue

Understood, If there's one thing that really angers me it's when someone "stiffs" a band. Blue

We're you paid anything for the gig? Blue

We've all experienced this, pubs with noise meters. What do owners think when they hire a rock, pop or blues band. If they have issues with volume, hire an acoustic jazz trio. Blue

How about Legion Hall gigs? The pay is good and the staffs are always nice. But all those 4 prong walkers and oxygen tanks make the atmosphere a little weird. Blue

Seen that many times. Blue

It was ok. The band was sounding pretty good. We played a biker Road House, but is was some sort of an event. They raffled off a Harley. There were a lot of people and they had bars set up outside. Some people were into us and some not. It is what it is., a 4 hour bar gig, 3-7. Blue

They're from Milwaukee, Yeah! Blue

Ok, not what I was thinking at all. Although as " hard up" as I am, even a beating from an attractive lady might not be all that bad. And I have no idea where the invisible bear is. Blue

Neither do we. We still play some bad places, we just don't play the really bad places anymore. Blue

Yeah, the no audience thing is a big one. First of all, it's no fun. We're so lucky, we don't have on stage talent collecting are fee. We have a young lady that does marketing stuff, sells merch, and manages our web site. She also collects and distributes the money. She is very business like and a little intimidating. She doesn't mess around. Blue

Ok, you got me on this one. Can anyone tranlate this into Yankee talk? Leathering? Is it something I might enjoy? Blue

Don't temp me, I'm quite 'hard up", haven't had much action lately. Blue