Next tip: stick around and make sure all the other bands see you in the front row or rocking out to their set. Also complement the other performers with a little simple “great set!” The first people to help market your band are the other bands you play with.
My band made 200 dollars just from playing 5 songs because the band we went to see took a break and asked us to cover! And they weren’t the ones paying us the, some stranger in the crowd offered!
Great tips here. As a sufferer of tinnitus I strongly recommend people getting into the habit of always using hearing protection! Take plenty of ear plugs.
Here's a couple extra tips: 1. Make your rig as easy as possible to pack up. One sub-tip is to mount an isolated power strip to your pedalboard, if you have multiple power supplies (let's say you're using a looper or a multieffect and some separate pedals), so you can leave those power supplies plugged into that one strip and only take up one power socket at the venue. 2. Bring spares of the little things your bandmates use, not just yourself. I've saved gigs by having spare drumsticks, a 9-volt battery for the bass preamp, and a couple of microphone cables laying around in my rig case.
Tip no: #6 This is absolutely key, I found out to my cost at my first ever gig, (thankfully a student night where I only did 2 songs), standing up is a LOT different to playing sitting down. I now encourage all the people who come to our open nights to learn the standing up. There are so many benefits to doing it.
There's so many "shredders" that do open mic nights by me that will sit in a chair and go all crazy and technical...but when they're onstage they look like they're just jamming in their bedroom. Gotta have some energy!
all good tips...learning how to roll your cables will also extend their life... another tip...always confirm that the gig is still on if you don't see anything advertised on the website, facebook page, etc...nothing worse than showing up to gig and finding out they double-booked the gig, or never put you on the calendar...
Another tip to add is: Travel light Meaning - don't bring too much gear to a gig. Stick to an amp suitable for the room (no Marshall stacks in pubs), stick to 1 guitar if possible (2 at the most) and keep the pedalboard to a minimum as much as you can. This ties into Dagan's tips for loading in/out. Trust me, you don't want to spend too much time setting up & breaking down. Also: depending on the gig and venue, don't feel compelled to bring your prized custom shop guitar to a gig, as damage and theft sometimes happen. Best to rely on a really good versatile mid-range guitar (not a beginner instrument) that won't cause you to lose sleep if something happened to it at a gig.
Great list! I think I would add ... assuming your set list calls for it ... have THE best vocals possible. This year everyone in our group agreed that everyone would sing. Guess what ... now we're doing 3 and 4 - way harmonies that really set us apart! Top priority is each individual's main instrument. Tied for first? KILLER vocals.
Great video! I would recommend wearing ear plugs because going deaf is not rock and roll and also start some kind of fitness regimen. You don’t have to look like a bodybuilder but rocking out takes a lot out of you and having the stamina will come in handy during and after the show😎
I played in a ton of bands in college but then took a decade off from gigging before getting back into it. I found out the hard way that my body took way more damage from a set as a 30-something than as a 20-something. Getting in shape is a legit tip.
Don’t forget stuff like plasters, superglue, vocalzones, bandages and paracetamol. All stuff that may not seem important that can really help get you out of a fix. Spares like guitar straps, batteries and at least a couple spare sets of strings. Batteries, sellotape gaffer tape and so on. Don’t drink (or any other mind altering stuff) before playing the gig.
Please make sure your gear is in good working order. Back in '96 L7 played Club Paragon in Tucson, AZ USA. L7 draws overly enthusiastic crowds in Tucson. The opening band didn't check their cables, and their set was a debacle. There were DJs, club owners and managers in the audience. There was also an A&R man there as well. You have one chance to make a first impression, and .....
Good information and advice. Me myself been trying to build confidence playing in public is a big issue of mine. I remember going to a open mic night years ago and had to wait till late on for the opportunity of getting on stage I had a couple of drinks waiting and watching other musicians play beforehand. Yes bad move I felt on my behalf at time as I couldn't look at anybody in there eyes and under pressure with own confidence made a 5 mins seem eternal. Yes I made a thousand and one mistakes I felt at the time but those that think it's easy to leave the comfort of one's surroundings is a big lesson to learn. So been busking more regularly to address this problem. One big point I must mention that wasn't mentioned is egotistical issues a lot of musicians do this some people I know have really nice guitars or a collection but no proper techniques playing the same tune or piece over decades. And they don't know music terminology due to lazyness I seem to be teaching basics skills repeatedly over the years to some people expecially soloing and it seems frustrating as the penny never drops on many occasions. Anyway enough of my little rant on some of my friends and a big thanks on the video 👌👍😜
I always mark every bit of gear (with stickers for ex.) This way I can easily identify my "black cables" or other equipment from the stuff from the house or the other bands...
Don't put drinks on your amps. If you are sharing a backline this applies even more. And don't let anyone from the audience touch your gear. For us bassists...if you have active pickups, bring more than a spare, just in case the replacement battery is defective.
Nice one 😊 I know most of the sound guys in my local area so I'm ok on that front at least. I tend to pop in and say hello before starting either way. Good advice, keep it coming!!!
And a huge tip for gigging drummers: NEVER disassemble your drums on stage. Take them off the stage while still intact and break them down on the side or backstage. Tearing them down onstage will piss off the next band, especially the drummer.
Maybe try busking at a fair or street corner to build up courage. It can sometimes be liberating to just play what you want without obsessing over who is watching, because it's just random people all the time with random faces passing by.
Sounds like a joke, but it was actually doing karaoke with friends that helped me get over my nerves! That and realising that everyone starts out bad and the only ones who get good are the ones that keep working at it :)
And when you know to amp/pedal set-up etc. Learn everything about the other amps and drum kit. It takes me a few seconds to help the drummer to set up the cymbal stands so he doesn't have to walk around the kit on a small stage all the time. Use a light kind of tape at the back of your amp so you can connect the effects loop or speaker cable in the dark.
Newcastle looks ace , you have great bands up there, I have seen some cool tribute bands from up there like higher on maiden and Bon jovi forever, what a cool place
Excellent tips. May I add one or two? Along with business cards, have your diary with you. Ideally only one member of the band runs the diary. If two of you keep diaries, expect double-bookings. I keep a small one in my back pocket all the time (not just at gigs; you never know when you'll snag a booking). After the gig, go to the organiser/pub landlord and without nagging them while they're busy, ask them to get their diary. If you've gone down well enough for them to give you two or three gigs for next year, it's in their interests to book you there and then (try to up the price too, of course!). Another: depending on the stage layout, protect yourself from drunken dancers by playing with your headstock pointing out beyond your mic stand. Better that they get prodded in the back, than you get a mic in your teeth. Guitar straps: this is a matter of personal preference. I use wide, plain leather straps with a rough texture, so there's plenty of area to spread the weight of a guitar for a couple of hours, plus a bit of friction preventing the guitar slipping around. Punters offering to help pack up: tempting though this may be, these well-meaning folk will just be in the way, and they always wrap cables wrong, so I politely decline their offers of help. Before the gig: if possible and appropriate, banter with the punters (e.g. "I hope those are dancing shoes, missus, 'cause you'll be needing them tonight."), goes a long way to setting the scene for a good gig. Language: never, ever, use bad language when gigging. It doesn't look cool and no one notices if you don't swear, so keep it clean. That's my advice. In between songs: no noodling. If you're a drummer: never, ever, touch the controls on my amp. Just saying.
another great tip is to NEVER adjust your instruments on board volume control during a song, once i was playing the first song of a gig and i thought my bass was way too loud so i decided to adjust the volume and ended up turning it all the way down to 0! i felt quite stupid after that one......
Good tips, especially #5. I'm a guitarist, and nothing bores me more watching another band play than a 10 minute version of a song with 8 and half minutes of guitar wanking.
Put your cable thru your strap. Nothing sucks worse than stepping on a cable and yanking it out of your guitar. Oh, and make sure your cables are long enough-you do NOT want to hear a crash behind you and turn and see your head on the floor.
I wish these videos had less common sense tips and more technical info so I don't look like such a noob in front of sound people and other musicians. I'm better now, but I'd still like to learn more in that respect
Learn the art of sound checking. What sounds great in a small brick garage will sound dull in a large room that has lots of curtains and soft furnishings, especially the case for lead instruments and vocals. Take 30 secs to make sure EVERYONE is properly in tune. You can lose an audience on the first song if one person is out.
1. get an amp suitable for the venues you work in, amps like fender hotrod deluxe/dsl40/ac30 are big enough for most situations. 2.swap tubes and speakers to make it better for you if needed and youre good. 3.don't waste your time on modelers thinking that the sound guy/bandmates will prefer it, they prefer it to sound good,you don't have a say in their tone they shouldn't have a say in yours. modelers will suck your tone and won't let you adjust on the fly.
@@kukyplayyI *think* he's talking about floor modelers (Helixes, Kempers, Quad Cortexes, Axe-FX'es et cetera). He's also pretty clearly biased (the username includes "nos-tubes", so consider the possibility he's got a vested interest in getting you to buy vintage vacuum tubes) and wrong. Loads of bands gig with amp-less or multieffect rigs and get great sounds out of them, and they're just as easy to tweak as a "traditional" pedalboard and amp once you get used to the interface. Use whatever set-up you like, as long as it's capable of getting your sound to front-of-house (or directly into the crowd, in the absence of a PA system), it's all good.
How about "no high volume noodling before the set starts". Maybe it's me but warming up with no volume is way better than noodles on full volume. Confusing to crowd and band. Be quiet! I think the first note the crowd hears should be the first note of the first song.
This was great. One thing that'll make a bands life really easy, put all the songs you do in a computer and print them out. Put next to each song s, m, f. That's slow, medium, fast. After you print them out, take some scissors and cut all the songs out, that way you can arrange them into sets. It's easy to stick a song Here pull a song from over there when they're all separate instead of scribbling all over a set list. Another really helpful tip is have the band practice at a quiet level, you always learn things faster when it's not at 11. And the first time you play new cover tunes, set a metronome to the speed the song should be and let it click through the PA. That may seem a little bit annoying, but then the band will always play the song at the right tempo and you probably only have to do that twice.
One of the most stressful gigs I did was when my band didn't show up on time for set up and soundcheck. I organised the gig and told the guys when they had to be there. For some reason they didn't believe me and all turned up late. The sound guys was obviously really annoyed and disappeared for a while when we were supposed to be starting the gig. In hindsight I think the band thought I was overdoing it, but the venue actually told me when to get there and when to do soundcheck. So, check with the venue. They all have different ways of doing things. Oh, and last tip I'd add - if you're nervous and aren't feeling confident then try and keep it to yourself. That can spread through a band and eventually everyone is on edge.
Just had this happen to be with my band a few days ago… I can vouch for this guy when I say the stress is through the roof when you’re late to a gig you planned…
Biggest one I can think of, especially if you’re in a pub cover band: be prepared to play songs you don’t like and play the songs the crowd can sing to. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is the most boring song to play but crowds love it. So while you might want to play the most obscure songs only your band has heard of, as shit as you might think he is, the crowd wants Ed Sheeran.
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Next tip: stick around and make sure all the other bands see you in the front row or rocking out to their set. Also complement the other performers with a little simple “great set!” The first people to help market your band are the other bands you play with.
Sadly no one ever understands this concept xD
My band made 200 dollars just from playing 5 songs because the band we went to see took a break and asked us to cover! And they weren’t the ones paying us the, some stranger in the crowd offered!
THIS. Holy shit
There's a picture of Kurt Cobain on stage wearing an L7 Smell the Magic t-shirt.
I do this anyway prior to being in a band
Great tips here. As a sufferer of tinnitus I strongly recommend people getting into the habit of always using hearing protection! Take plenty of ear plugs.
Great tip. -Lee
Yep.... always use protection ;)
Chris Cuthbertson You mean ear condoms?
Mario Xavier Morales Betancourt trust me, you don’t want hearing AIDS.
Adam Ray So I use hearing aids to avoid hearing AIDS.
I wish I could visit this shop just to meet Dagan, he seems like such an entertaining and laid-back kind of guy.
Here's a couple extra tips:
1. Make your rig as easy as possible to pack up. One sub-tip is to mount an isolated power strip to your pedalboard, if you have multiple power supplies (let's say you're using a looper or a multieffect and some separate pedals), so you can leave those power supplies plugged into that one strip and only take up one power socket at the venue.
2. Bring spares of the little things your bandmates use, not just yourself. I've saved gigs by having spare drumsticks, a 9-volt battery for the bass preamp, and a couple of microphone cables laying around in my rig case.
Tip no: #6 This is absolutely key, I found out to my cost at my first ever gig, (thankfully a student night where I only did 2 songs), standing up is a LOT different to playing sitting down. I now encourage all the people who come to our open nights to learn the standing up. There are so many benefits to doing it.
There's so many "shredders" that do open mic nights by me that will sit in a chair and go all crazy and technical...but when they're onstage they look like they're just jamming in their bedroom. Gotta have some energy!
Damn, I read that as "Tips for giggling guitarists"
Same, now what am I gonna do? *teehee*
all good tips...learning how to roll your cables will also extend their life... another tip...always confirm that the gig is still on if you don't see anything advertised on the website, facebook page, etc...nothing worse than showing up to gig and finding out they double-booked the gig, or never put you on the calendar...
Another tip to add is: Travel light
Meaning - don't bring too much gear to a gig. Stick to an amp suitable for the room (no Marshall stacks in pubs), stick to 1 guitar if possible (2 at the most) and keep the pedalboard to a minimum as much as you can. This ties into Dagan's tips for loading in/out. Trust me, you don't want to spend too much time setting up & breaking down.
Also: depending on the gig and venue, don't feel compelled to bring your prized custom shop guitar to a gig, as damage and theft sometimes happen. Best to rely on a really good versatile mid-range guitar (not a beginner instrument) that won't cause you to lose sleep if something happened to it at a gig.
0:17 I didn't know Babish played bass
lol
Great list! I think I would add ... assuming your set list calls for it ... have THE best vocals possible. This year everyone in our group agreed that everyone would sing. Guess what ... now we're doing 3 and 4 - way harmonies that really set us apart! Top priority is each individual's main instrument. Tied for first? KILLER vocals.
Great video! I would recommend wearing ear plugs because going deaf is not rock and roll and also start some kind of fitness regimen. You don’t have to look like a bodybuilder but rocking out takes a lot out of you and having the stamina will come in handy during and after the show😎
On stage never used ear protection, i found it too much of a risk of not hearing the others. Off stage and visiting concerts I always wear them.
@@Dennis_Karle you can buy those high fidelity earplugs
I played in a ton of bands in college but then took a decade off from gigging before getting back into it. I found out the hard way that my body took way more damage from a set as a 30-something than as a 20-something. Getting in shape is a legit tip.
Yeee
Don’t forget stuff like plasters, superglue, vocalzones, bandages and paracetamol. All stuff that may not seem important that can really help get you out of a fix. Spares like guitar straps, batteries and at least a couple spare sets of strings. Batteries, sellotape gaffer tape and so on. Don’t drink (or any other mind altering stuff) before playing the gig.
Please make sure your gear is in good working order. Back in '96 L7 played Club Paragon in Tucson, AZ USA. L7 draws overly enthusiastic crowds in Tucson. The opening band didn't check their cables, and their set was a debacle. There were DJs, club owners and managers in the audience. There was also an A&R man there as well.
You have one chance to make a first impression, and .....
In the words of my old co-guitarist Louis L when talking to a Pub owner. "What? two hours to fill? No Problem, four songs".
I like your band and your SG guitar is awesome !!!!
i got an 07 sg and i love it. bought it used and it plays like a dream, and holds tune very well. fixed bridge, no tail piece whammy.
Good information and advice. Me myself been trying to build confidence playing in public is a big issue of mine. I remember going to a open mic night years ago and had to wait till late on for the opportunity of getting on stage I had a couple of drinks waiting and watching other musicians play beforehand. Yes bad move I felt on my behalf at time as I couldn't look at anybody in there eyes and under pressure with own confidence made a 5 mins seem eternal. Yes I made a thousand and one mistakes I felt at the time but those that think it's easy to leave the comfort of one's surroundings is a big lesson to learn. So been busking more regularly to address this problem. One big point I must mention that wasn't mentioned is egotistical issues a lot of musicians do this some people I know have really nice guitars or a collection but no proper techniques playing the same tune or piece over decades. And they don't know music terminology due to lazyness I seem to be teaching basics skills repeatedly over the years to some people expecially soloing and it seems frustrating as the penny never drops on many occasions. Anyway enough of my little rant on some of my friends and a big thanks on the video 👌👍😜
THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL SG
I always mark every bit of gear (with stickers for ex.)
This way I can easily identify my "black cables" or other equipment from the stuff from the house or the other bands...
Good advice. Well done to Dagan and everyone involved in making the video.
Don't put drinks on your amps. If you are sharing a backline this applies even more. And don't let anyone from the audience touch your gear. For us bassists...if you have active pickups, bring more than a spare, just in case the replacement battery is defective.
I'm 12 at the moment and I bought an ibanez jemjr and this is one of the best shops I've been in.
Nice
Nice one 😊 I know most of the sound guys in my local area so I'm ok on that front at least. I tend to pop in and say hello before starting either way. Good advice, keep it coming!!!
And a huge tip for gigging drummers: NEVER disassemble your drums on stage. Take them off the stage while still intact and break them down on the side or backstage. Tearing them down onstage will piss off the next band, especially the drummer.
I just wanna play at an open mic lol maybe someday I’ll get the courage too.
Do it ... the worst that happens is people don't like your sound. OR .... people do
Go for it! Its fun to do.
Do it! We believe in you. -Lee
Maybe try busking at a fair or street corner to build up courage. It can sometimes be liberating to just play what you want without obsessing over who is watching, because it's just random people all the time with random faces passing by.
Sounds like a joke, but it was actually doing karaoke with friends that helped me get over my nerves!
That and realising that everyone starts out bad and the only ones who get good are the ones that keep working at it :)
And when you know to amp/pedal set-up etc. Learn everything about the other amps and drum kit. It takes me a few seconds to help the drummer to set up the cymbal stands so he doesn't have to walk around the kit on a small stage all the time. Use a light kind of tape at the back of your amp so you can connect the effects loop or speaker cable in the dark.
"don't over-solo"
Fuck that! Imma keep it rocking till the janitor has to sweep around me!
Maybe this is why I'm not in a band...
this is the best video you guys have ever done! thankyou so much for this.
i have to show this to my bandmate
i just wanted to see dagan live play
Newcastle looks ace , you have great bands up there, I have seen some cool tribute bands from up there like higher on maiden and Bon jovi forever, what a cool place
Wow such great tips! Best band advice vid I’ve see yet. Thanks and God bless!
Extremely sensible advice buddy.bloody brilliant
Excellent tips. May I add one or two? Along with business cards, have your diary with you. Ideally only one member of the band runs the diary. If two of you keep diaries, expect double-bookings. I keep a small one in my back pocket all the time (not just at gigs; you never know when you'll snag a booking). After the gig, go to the organiser/pub landlord and without nagging them while they're busy, ask them to get their diary. If you've gone down well enough for them to give you two or three gigs for next year, it's in their interests to book you there and then (try to up the price too, of course!).
Another: depending on the stage layout, protect yourself from drunken dancers by playing with your headstock pointing out beyond your mic stand. Better that they get prodded in the back, than you get a mic in your teeth.
Guitar straps: this is a matter of personal preference. I use wide, plain leather straps with a rough texture, so there's plenty of area to spread the weight of a guitar for a couple of hours, plus a bit of friction preventing the guitar slipping around.
Punters offering to help pack up: tempting though this may be, these well-meaning folk will just be in the way, and they always wrap cables wrong, so I politely decline their offers of help.
Before the gig: if possible and appropriate, banter with the punters (e.g. "I hope those are dancing shoes, missus, 'cause you'll be needing them tonight."), goes a long way to setting the scene for a good gig.
Language: never, ever, use bad language when gigging. It doesn't look cool and no one notices if you don't swear, so keep it clean. That's my advice.
In between songs: no noodling.
If you're a drummer: never, ever, touch the controls on my amp. Just saying.
Wow!!!!!!!Thanks a lot man really helped me....
You gig with babish? Cool!
Thank you Russel Brand
If you turn up to a Metal gig with a traditional 3 single coil pup setup on your guitar, do they laugh at you?
How does this guy only have 130k subscribers
another great tip is to NEVER adjust your instruments on board volume control during a song, once i was playing the first song of a gig and i thought my bass was way too loud so i decided to adjust the volume and ended up turning it all the way down to 0! i felt quite stupid after that one......
All Excellent Advice
Didn't know Bill Burr had a band
He is a drummer tbf lol
lol...i thought dude looked like bill too.
On time, in tune. This is your Mantra
Great video!
Great tips for a 15 year old like me
"practice guitar standing up!"
Me: **doesn't have a strap cause I insisted that I didn't need one when buying a guitar**
Good tips, especially #5. I'm a guitarist, and nothing bores me more watching another band play than a 10 minute version of a song with 8 and half minutes of guitar wanking.
Great video brother! Thank you.
Put your cable thru your strap. Nothing sucks worse than stepping on a cable and yanking it out of your guitar. Oh, and make sure your cables are long enough-you do NOT want to hear a crash behind you and turn and see your head on the floor.
Dont snort heroin and cocaine mixed together before your set.
is it ok to do after my set?
Tip#1 Be Punktual
If you can have your own soundman, that's the way to go. It sucks being at the mercy of someone who is most likely incompetent.
5:18 SCHECTER SYN GATES 😍
Play wot u want, when you want and how you want!
I made it work cause I … didn’t care! Haha brilliant! Great video
this was posted on my birthday !!!!!!!!!!
Do'nt get drunk before your gig... The best advice! Never again!
16. SMASH YA FUCKING GUITAR AT THE END
Is a Jackson king v js32t ferrari red a good buy?
All of the js series are good.
Yes
You forgot the most important one, don’t smash your Kramer headstock while you doing your best gilby Clarke... ;) 😂😂🤘🏿
I wish these videos had less common sense tips and more technical info so I don't look like such a noob in front of sound people and other musicians. I'm better now, but I'd still like to learn more in that respect
Did anybody listen to drunk welcome to the jungle at 7:07😂😂
Take 15+ min before the gig to warm up 🕺🏼
always play standing up......except maybe a song or two acoustic....
Does Dagan have his own TH-cam channel?
Man there was a band I hated playing shows with cause their set always went on foreeeeever. That band was the absolute worst.
👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🤘🤘🤘
Learn the art of sound checking. What sounds great in a small brick garage will sound dull in a large room that has lots of curtains and soft furnishings, especially the case for lead instruments and vocals. Take 30 secs to make sure EVERYONE is properly in tune. You can lose an audience on the first song if one person is out.
I literally prefer to practice standing up, it just feels alot more natural, and theres more freedom with movement
wasn’t the singer in your band drinking a beer while on stage? lol
Me eyes on guitars😁😁😁😁
You forgot the best piece of advice... be the closing band! PRACTICE!
5:19 syns guitar how id like to rip that shit up
If Russel Brand and Gene Simmons had a baby boy
Huge tongue...spits TEA!!
"Spaghetti Jumprope." There's a band name for you!
5:28 what?
Thank you!!!!! I’m him girlfriend and he speaks to me like this all the time. And I’ve got nee idea what he’s saying to me 😂 creased
@@iamarandompirate lol
Tip 15 keep your shirt on. Tip 15 is optional for women
1. get an amp suitable for the venues you work in, amps like fender hotrod deluxe/dsl40/ac30 are big enough for most situations.
2.swap tubes and speakers to make it better for you if needed and youre good.
3.don't waste your time on modelers thinking that the sound guy/bandmates will prefer it, they prefer it to sound good,you don't have a say in their tone they shouldn't have a say in yours. modelers will suck your tone and won't let you adjust on the fly.
@@kukyplayyI *think* he's talking about floor modelers (Helixes, Kempers, Quad Cortexes, Axe-FX'es et cetera). He's also pretty clearly biased (the username includes "nos-tubes", so consider the possibility he's got a vested interest in getting you to buy vintage vacuum tubes) and wrong.
Loads of bands gig with amp-less or multieffect rigs and get great sounds out of them, and they're just as easy to tweak as a "traditional" pedalboard and amp once you get used to the interface. Use whatever set-up you like, as long as it's capable of getting your sound to front-of-house (or directly into the crowd, in the absence of a PA system), it's all good.
"Don't drink before the gig"
You lost me at this one
More like don’t smoke weed before a gig, having a few brews to calm the nerves can be alright.
Lolji
Nice vid though.
Dont shit on the stage
Looking stupid doesn't work if you don't have style. You have style, if someone does it with no style it's not gonna work lol ...
Don't do an Ingwie solo, unless you are Malmsteen LOL
he's british so you know hes good at guitar
always bring a condom
In all my years of gigging, I can count on the thumbs of one hand, the number of times this advice was useful!
dagan looks like a slimmer hagrid
14, don't drink before you play ever.
Smoke a blunt instead. Way better.
Wrong. Weed will make you self concious. Need some booze to take the edge off. Then a toke or two.
Sorry man, i cant stand playing guitar. I have sciatica
6:45 Dimebag Darrell disliked this video
How about "no high volume noodling before the set starts". Maybe it's me but warming up with no volume is way better than noodles on full volume. Confusing to crowd and band. Be quiet! I think the first note the crowd hears should be the first note of the first song.
This was great. One thing that'll make a bands life really easy, put all the songs you do in a computer and print them out. Put next to each song s, m, f. That's slow, medium, fast. After you print them out, take some scissors and cut all the songs out, that way you can arrange them into sets. It's easy to stick a song Here pull a song from over there when they're all separate instead of scribbling all over a set list. Another really helpful tip is have the band practice at a quiet level, you always learn things faster when it's not at 11. And the first time you play new cover tunes, set a metronome to the speed the song should be and let it click through the PA. That may seem a little bit annoying, but then the band will always play the song at the right tempo and you probably only have to do that twice.
A good advice is also to clear the stage for the next band ASAP.
Yes!!
You smashed the gig, it went to time, you were great, no-one turned up.....
Yeah we've all done gigs where nobody turned up.
One of the most stressful gigs I did was when my band didn't show up on time for set up and soundcheck. I organised the gig and told the guys when they had to be there. For some reason they didn't believe me and all turned up late. The sound guys was obviously really annoyed and disappeared for a while when we were supposed to be starting the gig. In hindsight I think the band thought I was overdoing it, but the venue actually told me when to get there and when to do soundcheck. So, check with the venue. They all have different ways of doing things. Oh, and last tip I'd add - if you're nervous and aren't feeling confident then try and keep it to yourself. That can spread through a band and eventually everyone is on edge.
Just had this happen to be with my band a few days ago… I can vouch for this guy when I say the stress is through the roof when you’re late to a gig you planned…
How did you get over the nervousness?
What band do you play for? It looks like a fun show 😊
He plays with another colleague from PMT (I think) in a band called The Re-Issues based in Newcastle. Cracking live band too might I add!
@@Liquidmetal6661 Indeed! A great live act.
Search TH-cam for The Re-Issues and lets give them some love for their "Lockdown Sessions" : th-cam.com/channels/fko8fU2Y-mjcV-3FrgXjVA.html
Dagan's got the whole band's hair!
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6:53 the face of a man speaking from trauma
Another tip for the drummer beside not leaving your girlfriend...don't overplay. This one drives me nuts sometimes...
Biggest one I can think of, especially if you’re in a pub cover band: be prepared to play songs you don’t like and play the songs the crowd can sing to. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is the most boring song to play but crowds love it.
So while you might want to play the most obscure songs only your band has heard of, as shit as you might think he is, the crowd wants Ed Sheeran.
I think I met this dude when I bought a guitar in Newcastle in the spring. Nice bloke and it’s a great shop.