anyone played a Starbucks gig?

Sleeq · #1 07-09-2008, 03:09 AM

We have have two blues/rock nights this weekend at Starbucks.

Yeah corporate sellouts and all that... I think its weird to play full on electric blues and classic rock at a coffee place no?

well I'll post pics/news next week.

Anesthesia · #2 07-09-2008, 03:15 AM

it actually sounds quite sweet man

i would enjoy playing bada$$ blues in a coffe shop. at extreme volume of course

Puck · #3 07-09-2008, 05:47 AM

Dude, everyone knows Starbuck is fxxking metal.

kesslari · #4 07-09-2008, 09:53 AM

No. Played recently at a local Starbucks competitor, which was gratifying and a fun gig...

Phantopeth · #5 07-09-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puck

Dude, everyone knows Starbuck is fxxking metal.

haha, nice

thumpbass1 · #6 07-09-2008, 10:14 AM

You get to do this in Kuwait??!!! Sweet! It would never happen here at any local Starbucks outlet here in my home town in the U.S.A. Keep us posted on how your gig goes for you. Good luck and best wishes.

Delta_Petra · #7 07-09-2008, 10:29 AM

They aren't exactly official gigs, but my old coworker and I jam at our drive-thru Starbucks Tuesday nights. We just get together on our own time and play. Its been fun, though some of the book clubs that meet that night get a little annoyed with us.

Rick Auricchio · #8 07-09-2008, 12:43 PM

Do you load the band on a flatbed, then just keep driving around and around the drive-thru?

Couldn't resist.

Seriously, though, don't be surprised if the jams are cancelled. The store owner won't want to lose the business from the book clubs.

JimK · #9 07-10-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeq

I think its weird to play full on electric blues and classic rock at a coffee place no?

We used to play a local coffee place (Aroma's)...perhaps a larger venue than the typical Starbucks'.
It was a 'decent' gig in that the hours were 7pm-10pm...plus it was an opportunity for kids to see a live band & for people my age & older who had not seen a live band in years.

Anyway, be aware that the coffee pourers will need to hear the customers' orders, etc.
Hope you guys can keep the intensity at a low volume.

wdinc01 · #10 07-11-2008, 07:52 AM

One of the Starbucks at a large mall near my house (it's an outside mall, but currently has four Starbucks) has people play in it usually on weekends. Pretty much acoustic sets, and its ridiculous because there's not much space to begin with and gets pretty crowded.

I've also seen the place next to it starting to hold gigs. I think its like some organic/healthy food place or something.

It sounds like it'd be cool, although I've stopped drinking Starbucks for the much better Badass Coffee. Maybe I should convince them to start holding gigs...and maybe I should put together and acoustic band as well...

invader3k · #11 07-11-2008, 08:30 AM

I've heard they don't pay. Not sure if that is accurate though.

fourstringdrums · #12 07-11-2008, 08:36 AM

Not a Starbucks but we've played at this place http://www.fritzbelgianfriesrestaurantnightlife.com/ a local Sandwich joint a few times. We probably have another gig there coming up. I personally enjoy it. The pay was about $50 and we got free food and beer so that makes me happy. It was a tight spot but we still were able to play at an enjoyable level of volume for everyone.

Pics - www.barebonesband.com/pictures/fritz.php (I'm the drummer)

Sleeq · #13 07-12-2008, 04:45 AM

Gig went great!!!

Pics as promised:

thumpbass1 · #14 07-12-2008, 07:42 AM

Great picture! Glad the gig went good for you. I wish the local Starbucks would do something like that where I live. Congratulations on your gig that it went well.