LiamPodmore Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 (edited) Our past 2 gigs its been pretty much the openers starting at 9, finishing at half 9, and we start at quarter to, do a 10 song set, 5 minute break, 2 song acoustic set, second 10 song set, and then encore for about 15 minutes. Finishing at around half 11. If we don't have another band with us we start at 9 and do pretty much the same set lengths we do then, just with a 6-10 song acoustic set instead of 2. Most of our gigs are free aswell, so we have no problems with going all night if the manager is fine with cause its abit of fun to us for now. Liam Edited January 30, 2011 by LiamPodmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 1 x 45 mins first set. 1 x 60 mins second set. Plus encores (if we get them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 When we first started we did a 2 hour set straight through, Then we realised that at our ages we needed a piss break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Pub gigs are always 2x 45s for us. For other gigs I always say that that's our standard show, but we're happy to do whatever. Then give them a higher quote if they want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I do a lot of 'dep gigs' with bands all over the place. It mainly seems to be two 40/45 minute sets, with an encore. Though I'm doing a cruise in April, and she wants to do three 45 minutes sets ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Most pubs we play usually start at 9pm and go through to midnight. We play 1 hour first set, then half hour break, so 2nd set is usually 9.30pm to midnight or thereabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 [quote name='alant' post='1109301' date='Jan 31 2011, 12:21 PM']Most pubs we play usually start at 9pm and go through to midnight. We play 1 hour first set, then half hour break, so 2nd set is usually 9.30pm to midnight or thereabouts.[/quote] That's clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 2 x 45's is the agreement, but we make space in the last set to take an hr or so as we tend to finish pretty strongly. I always ask the landlord what is the maximum last playing time and we try and hit it. In pubs round here, that is normally midnight. On sundays, the sets sometimes start at 7pm to finish at 10:00 or thereabouts. I agree that you should have a decent break min the set so people can chat... Much more than an hour and you have to be very keen..and capable of holding that attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Normal Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 In Brighton, usually 1 x 45 minute set as there is generally more than one band on the bill. Out and about around Kent and Sussex, 2 x 45 minute sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbytodd Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 normaly 2x45's but theres a few pubs where we do 1 two hour forty five set because just to keep folk in because theres 11 pubs in the space of 600 yards(workingtons circuit was featured on booze britan a few years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 [quote name='alant' post='1109301' date='Jan 31 2011, 12:21 PM']Most pubs we play usually start at 9pm and go through to midnight. We play 1 hour first set, then half hour break, so 2nd set is usually 9.30pm to midnight or thereabouts.[/quote] I've played a few bars stuck in a time-warp too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBiskit Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 [quote name='farmer61' post='1105534' date='Jan 27 2011, 08:37 PM']Longest in old band was 3 and a half hours, no break!!! Current band 1 x 1hr followed by 1x 1hr 15mins plus encores, my logic is I do this for fun therefore want to play as longs as is possible[/quote] up here int north we've played 1st set 'bout 1 hour 2nd set 11/2-2hrs plus encores(especially if its a private do,they want you on all night-mind you I would carry on but the lead throats buggered by then) or until the landlord pulls the plug-residents and all that kind of stuff,mind you It does fly by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloc Riff Nut Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 So for the pub gigs 2 X 45 mins seems to be the norm. We sometimes have trouble getting back into the groove after the break, it disrupts the flow of things. Our last gig was a birthday party and we did 1hr 30 in one set; I was dying for the toilet by the time we finished. Anyone else have trouble getting started after the break ? Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 [quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' post='1125685' date='Feb 13 2011, 09:16 AM']Anyone else have trouble getting started after the break ?[/quote] Nah - just choose your song wisely. This is just a general comment to no-one in particular: The thing to bear in mind about whether to play 2x45s or one long set, is that it's not about you & the band. It's about the punters, and what's best for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrislee Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 For us, pubs are either 1 x 45 and 1 hour, or sometimes 30m / 30m/ 45m to finish ( i dont like that personally, but sometimes the rest of them want to do it that way) And theres a working mens club we do where 3 x 30mins is specified, its typed out and pinned on the back of the club secretary's door. Ususlly something like: 8.15-8.45 - Artist 8.45-9.30 - Bingo & raffle 9.30-10.00 - Artist 10.00-10.40 - 'Play your cards right' 10.40-11.10 - Artist 11.10-11.15 - Encore (yes, even your encore is timetabled) The first time we played there we went over our first spot by 5 minutes and got told off. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelg Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 we have a 30 minute set, 45 minute set and hour set and each of those sets has an encore set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' post='1125685' date='Feb 13 2011, 09:16 AM']Anyone else have trouble getting started after the break ?[/quote] No. Just pick the right paced song as far as we are concerned. We have a few that can do this but it needs some thought. Also, when we pick new songs..we know where they will work best and some songs work as starters and closers... We try to close the 1st set the way we will start the 2nd. In pubs, breaks are essential, IMV so everyone can mingle and chat and it gives all a break from that incessant racket in the corner If people want more... then they will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Most Dinner dances we do an Hour then 10-15 min break change out of our monkey suits to coloured shirts then do hour 'n' half to finish. too often end up doing two hours because the little Lady says there's no time to break now. Thats ok for those that don't have a coffee table hanging round their neck all night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogrimark Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 When we are being booked for pubs we tell them x amount for 2x 45min sets. The last couple of gigs we did i kept an eye on the time, first set was about 50 mins so not too bad, second set was 1hr 20 before we started encores. We generally check when we are doing bookings as to what time they like bands to stop and work back from that to decide on start time. We are at the Churchill in West Lavington again on the 12th and know the score there now so won't start till about 2130 as he has a music license till 2 and the only thing we will disturb is the horses out back (but they are evil anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymariner Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 2x 1 hour + 4 encores is our max. Venues may ask for less, if so, so be it. Gives us a chance to condense the set list and tailor it to the audience a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 We do 2 x 45 min sets. But that's cos we don't know any more songs to make it longer. No, really.... (We only just started gigging hehe, we're learning more stuff!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBRebelMC Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 we do 9 - 12 with a 20 min break, never really thought about it before just seemed to work out that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 [b]Cover band[/b] Pubs 2 x 45 minutes and a max of 2 encores - always leave them wanting more Functions weddings corporate stuff - 2 x 1 hour [b] Originals band[/b] 1 x hour set + encore if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 When you chaps say "two encores" or "four encores", do you mean two or four extra songs or two or four extra sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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