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07-26-2018, 06:38 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Should we take this gig? Don't want to sell out.
My good buddies and I are planning on making music full time with our band, while we’re still young and have the time to do so. Due to our plans, we’ve all had to make sacrifices and basically spend more money for studio time, and trying to rack up as many gigs as possible to get our name out there. Our band plays original compositions that can be categorized under the nu-metal and alternative rock genre, so there’s somewhat of an image to uphold.
Following this trail of thought, money has been tight lately with the expenses of getting some much needed recording sessions at this local studio in town. Our bassist’s girlfriend recently set us up for a gig that pays really well, and we’re only required to play for at least an hour for an event. The only problem is that it’s for this foreign affair matchmaker company, and they want us to play acoustic covers, along with other popular songs that are just not our style. Should we go for it? I don’t want us to sell out, but we badly need the cash if we wanna make this work out. |
07-26-2018, 06:54 PM | #2 (permalink) | |
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07-26-2018, 07:55 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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How the **** do you know how to play a bunch of acoustic covers?
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07-26-2018, 08:16 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I don’t think Metallica could do a full set of acoustic covers unless they practiced and learned them.
But then again i guess that is what session musicians and tonight show bands do
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07-26-2018, 08:19 PM | #5 (permalink) | ||
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If it's not some private party at a house, or if it's at a place that isn't a venue for nu metal & alt-Rock then don't worry too much about whether or not you will keep the engagement. If it's a done deal and it's a venue that books nu metal bands like yours, then don't cancel out of it. You don't want a reputation for being a no-show for that kind of venue. Just be more aware and more careful what gigs gets booked.
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Make your money cause you're already in a whore industry.
And yeah what Neapolitan said, you don't want to develop a reputation for being unreliable.
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07-26-2018, 08:48 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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Death before dishonor. Show up naked, and smash an acoustic guitar on a xylophone.
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I've also seen multiple musicians that were trained in a more traditional manner listen to a song, play their instrument for thirty seconds before having the song down pat. Quote:
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