bassfan Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, peety said: Most venues near us seem to be going down the solo / duo route which is probably understandable because of cost , while we understand the situation and are quite prepared to help out our regular venues by reducing normal fees, we won’t be playing anywhere for free and won’t be taken advantage off especially when they’re selling tickets. I don’t blame you either. We wouldn’t go out for free especially if the venue is selling tickets. That takes the P155! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/aug/20/tour-lost-money-live-music-broken-covid-19-concerts A very interesting read and I have seen that first hand (60's legend picking tomatoes). I was a taxi driver between tours. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Sadly, bands are already saying they will play for free. A post on a midlands music group on FB got torn apart last week because a band proudly announced they were going to play for free for the foreseeable to support venues (raise their profile). The more bands that make such announcements, the more venues are going to expect bands bending over to perform. It’s so wrong. it’s a pandemic. For my function band to get back on the circuit, our fee will increase due to the risk, as opposed to decrease! Bands are doing favours by playing in the first place, not the other way around. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 There's no right or wrong response, as everyone is having to make their own decisions. In principle the Musicians Union could canvas its members and then promote a policy. However, most small bands, many playing for pleasure not profit, are not members. Also, big pub chains could adopt positive policies and set an example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Got a gig at 7.30 tonight at a 3 day mini music fest. Love a gig where there's a supplied P.A and engineer. Normal fee so lucky there but could be a few problems as I'm one of two deps in a 4 piece band and the singer and guitarist are bricking it😆. At least the two deps are me and the drummer and I've played with him before a couple of times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Out tonight,3rd gig since lift of restrictions first indoors and a we've done the bar before so no idea how its on . We load in a seperate door then i'm staying well clear of the locals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Ha ha, gig update. Back home with double espresso in front of the telly by 10.15. Rained off after 5 numbers, headliners never even got to play. Not bad, got paid so, 30€ per song👍 Felt really sorry for the organisers though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, leschirons said: Ha ha, gig update. Back home with double espresso in front of the telly by 10.15. Rained off after 5 numbers, headliners never even got to play. Not bad, got paid so, 30€ per song👍 Felt really sorry for the organisers though. Sadly this is the problem with the current situation and having to play outdoors, Winter will be looming fast and that will be that option closed.☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I have my first gig since March a week tomorrow. I play bass in a Bowie tribute and we are doing a 45 min set in a 4-piece (rather than 6-piece) lineup, which means I get to play lead guitar for a change. We will be playing outdoors at a pub that lets us rehearse FOC in their skittle alley, so happy to help them even if we don’t get paid much/anything. Rehearsal this week was hugely enjoyable, can’t wait for the gig - fingers crossed for decent weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Our next gig is on 5th September, it's an online benefit for Hope Orphanage in Sierra Leone organised by Punk 4 The Homeless. Funnily enough, we'll be playing for free... But this isn't really a problem as firstly, it's about helping kids orphaned by ebola, and secondly, we'll be playing in my conservatory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5th September for me, too. My blues rock trio has been offered an outdoor gig. Yippee! The Pickerel Inn, Stowmarket, if anyone wants to come along and heckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 The gig planned with the blues rock trio on 29th has bitten the dust, apparently been a bit of a local spike in the area where venue is. The guitarists wife is on the vulnerable list so I think he's a bit relieved not to do it tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I'll be playing at the Port Mahon in Oxford if the weather holds (outdoor gig, obviously). Same band I played yet another of our 'mini festivals in a field' with yesterday. We thought that was the end of them, as during the second band's set a couple of police arrived. They'd had a report of someone carry amplifiers in the field and thought there was going to be an illegal rave until they saw us! Hopefully, we can do a few more before the weather closes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Weird that things here are not the same as in the UK. The French government are taking things seriously but maybe it's the attitude of the venue owners and punters. Last night was the third gig for me in 8 days albeit that they were all outside and dependent on weather. The attached picture gives a clue to the farce that was to unfold 40 mins before starting last night's first set. So, if you add together, a stage right 500 ltr rainwater tank, a protruding tap, an inattentive french lead guitarist, I'm sure you'll figure out what happened. Took approximately 40 mins with towels and a hairdryer to dry the entire drum kit, the WIFI mixer and his pedal board😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pete.young Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 On 22/08/2020 at 09:55, Paul S said: 5th September for me, too. My blues rock trio has been offered an outdoor gig. Yippee! The Pickerel Inn, Stowmarket, if anyone wants to come along and heckle. There isn't a right lot of outdoors at The Pickerel, unless they've boarded over the car park. And then there are the noise issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, pete.young said: There isn't a right lot of outdoors at The Pickerel, unless they've boarded over the car park. And then there are the noise issues! 8-10, apparently. No idea re outside space! Played there once indoors and it was dark when I arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 We have had a gig in the Hard Rock in Glasgow postponed twice now. It`s supposed to be next Feb now but I`m not taking anything for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 My bands continue to observe all Government advice and guidelines. Question.mp4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Next Friday!! WOOHOO!!! The Alibi @ The Factory Live - Friday 4 Sep 2020 Our Lockdown covers page 😁🤘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 This Saturday at this online benefit: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 With the current covid situation I am half considering selling my combo, was tricky enough getting gigs in my area before the covid situation if you didn't play dad rock or cheese so I think it will be a long time before people start booking gigs around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 For us it was on Bank Holiday Sunday, two days ago, with Damo And The Dynamites. Great setting, excellent, appreciative audience, decent sound, but cold, very cold! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Had my first gig since March this bank holiday Sunday too. Pub was well set up for social distancing and everyone was taking notice of it. Felt great to be playing in front of people again and it looks like it wasn't as cold as Silvias gig. I have no idea when I'll be gigging next. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Silvia Bluejay said: For us it was on Bank Holiday Sunday, two days ago, with Damo And The Dynamites. Great setting, excellent, appreciative audience, decent sound, but cold, very cold! Nice violin, what did you feed it on? (ducks and runs for cover) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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