MoonBassAlpha Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Our band leader can get us on there apparently. What are people's experience of the event, and the Cavern club generally? In my opinion, it's a long way to go (from Oxford) just to play a short set, with probably an overnight stay and unlikely prospect of much remuneration, if any. Caveat: leader is a massive Beatles fan, so playing the Cavern would mean a lot to him. C'mon folks, sell it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wear black leather and bring your violin bass. Remember, you're the "cute" one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I've played this festival lots of times. Firstly, never been paid or sold much merch etc... you usually get to play two sets across two venues... decent crowd as its all free entry and plenty of music types and walk up punters about. The standard of bands is generally pretty decent and some are outstanding. My advice is to treat it as my band does. Boys jolly away from wives and young children, a few drinks, a couple of shows and a good hang in a vibrant city with musicians and cool musical history everywhere. Have also made good friends with musicians from all around the world from Spain to Japan... have fun! But don't expect to make money! Should just add I've only ever played weekends so can't vouch for week nights but knowing the Matthew street area of Liverpool I can't imagine it would be quiet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Never done the festival but have played at the Cavern. It is a pretty special feeling and I would do it if I were you you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hate to be the party pooper but didn't the original cavern shut down years ago and this one is just a tourist attraction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1484416095' post='3215353'] Hate to be the party pooper but didn't the original cavern shut down years ago and this one is just a tourist attraction? [/quote] Strictly speaking yes. The original was knocked down ages ago and made into a car park. The current one is the near the old site (maybe even next door?)and hence the same style of archictecture. So, it does look very much like the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 I also meant to ask - do they provide backline for this festival? It would make a lot of sense with so many bands on. I'm gradually coming round to the idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Playing The Cavern Club would be a dream gig for me. Blue Edited January 16, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Never liked The Beatles but I'll still say do the gig. Liverpool's a great city so go and enjoy yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1484572315' post='3216380'] I also meant to ask - do they provide backline for this festival? It would make a lot of sense with so many bands on. I'm gradually coming round to the idea... [/quote] Don't know about the festival but when we did it I hopped on a train with my bass and a lead as everything was provided inc' engineer. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks for all the input on this folks. Turns out our appearance wasn't as nailed on as I'd been led to believe, as our music apparently "didn't resonate" with the organizer. And I had just about made up my mind that I would do it too! Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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