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Blues Band
- Thread starter bassmcgee
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I am moving this to the Band Management and Performance forum.
You might try doing a search in that Forum too. Lots of good advice from people who have been at it for years.
You might try doing a search in that Forum too. Lots of good advice from people who have been at it for years.
Getting the word out:
Any local radio stations (college, NPR) with blues shows? They probably do gig listings and some will be glad to have you perform live over the air.
Check all your local newspapers and see which of them cover local blues music in the arts pages and/or print gig listings. Get your gig notices and a promo photo to them.
Any local blues jams? Start hanging out if you can (many are all ages), pass out fliers for your gigs, chat up the local blues fans. Jams are a good way to network with other local players and get advice about good places to look for gigs.
Good gig idea for an underage band: Book a local hall and promote your own gig.
Good luck.
Any local radio stations (college, NPR) with blues shows? They probably do gig listings and some will be glad to have you perform live over the air.
Check all your local newspapers and see which of them cover local blues music in the arts pages and/or print gig listings. Get your gig notices and a promo photo to them.
Any local blues jams? Start hanging out if you can (many are all ages), pass out fliers for your gigs, chat up the local blues fans. Jams are a good way to network with other local players and get advice about good places to look for gigs.
Good gig idea for an underage band: Book a local hall and promote your own gig.
Good luck.
That's way cool that young dudes are playing blues.
Definitely flyer and play ANYWHERE you can. No gig too small. You never know who will be there.
Be well rehearsed first and foremost. TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT!!!
Good luck!!
Definitely flyer and play ANYWHERE you can. No gig too small. You never know who will be there.
Be well rehearsed first and foremost. TIGHT, TIGHT, TIGHT!!!
Good luck!!
Thanks. Any band name suggestions. Also, we see to have about 3 guitar players, do you think it needs to be cut down to 2? Also, we've then got a bass player, drummer, and a sax player. Could we work a sax player into the mix? He plays alto.
Any tips on putting together a first song to get us into it, because we all have enough knowledge of the blues, but we need a starting point. Thanks.
Any tips on putting together a first song to get us into it, because we all have enough knowledge of the blues, but we need a starting point. Thanks.
