Kevin Dean Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 So if a venue says they only book duos I wonder how they would react if we turned up with my singer /drummer & his Roland kit & me with my Roland Gr55 all going through my PA ... should I explain to them first ? I'm thinking that they won't have a clue what I'm talking about . Quote
Yank Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Yes, I'd explain first. When folks think duo's, they don't expect drums. When they think drums, though, they think loud acoustic drums. I'd make a tape (generic term for some kind of recording) to show you can do low volume like they'd be expecting. Quote
arthurhenry Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Duo = two people. I've never known a venue to specify which instruments may or may not be played. If you're not sure, get Roland to give them a call. Quote
bonzodog Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 I'd work on the basis that most venues have no idea what constitutues a band or a duo so best to explain. Our local pub always puts signs up saying LIVE BAND tonight only to find when we get there it's a duo playing to backing tracks. We also turned up at a gig once and when the drummer starting taking his kit in the landlord came running over to say he didn't realise we had a drummer and was worried we would be too loud. This was despite him booking us through our Facebook page clearly showing us with a drummer. Quote
Roland Rock Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) Is love to see their faces if a duo like Lightning Bolt turned up http://youtu.be/1Z5BJ_s9EtM Edited October 22, 2017 by Roland Rock Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 The White Stripes, Ting Tings, Royal Blood, all duos, all with a drummer. I do agree though, contact the venue and advise of the set-up, no point in having the possible argument/discussion on the day, get it sorted beforehand. Quote
bertbass Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 Might be worth bearing in mind that a duo gets squeezed into a tiny corner just big enough for 2 guitarist to sit / stand side by side. Certainly less room than needed to set up a drum kit. Quote
M@23 Posted October 22, 2017 Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) We do duo gigs round here Kev. Most of them are duos because we're stuck in a corner and they're afternoon gigs where people are eating (Bargemans/Dairymans etc) so it is quite a quiet one. Also, 4 people splitting a duo fee is barely going to cover petrol! Edited October 22, 2017 by M@23 Quote
Bilbo Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Or a solo artist.... http://youtu.be/evHVh4bqaOQ Quote
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2017 Posted October 23, 2017 Most of the clubs we used to play would book duo's purely for financial reasons. They would have a band on Saturday nights but couldn't budget for fridays as well. They often said we could have a gig as a band if we only charge for a Duo. Never really got around to that lol. Quote
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