Getting And Performing Gigs

If you’re a performing musician, one thing’s for sure; you’re not going to be performing just once! And here’s the thing about anything you do on a recurring basis; it can be boiled down into a checklist. The question, of course, is why would you want to go to the trouble of creating a checklist? […]

Having a car definitely has it’s advantages. But so does taking the expense of having and maintaining a vehicle and investing it elsewhere. For those of us working musicians who don’t have a car for whatever reason but still have gigs to get to – we have to figure out creative means of transportation. […]

If you play your cards right, eventually you’ll break away from dead-end bar gigs with small crowds. It’s a “paying your dues” phase that most have to go through. How long it lasts is different for everyone, but smart artists that take time to educate themselves can usually shorten the life span. Especially if they […]

Editor Note: Hi guys, today we’ve something a bit different. Cynthia Brando has kindly agreed to her story with you, specifically loing at why she feels she got stage fright, and some of the things she did to better manage that as a performing musician. It’s our hope that if you also suffer with […]

For most bands and artists gigging is a big component of their overall strategy. Although their are a few who have successfully taken the road less traveled, the vast majority of artists need to play live if they want to grow and sustain a music career - this is true whether they are megastars performing in packed […]

If you’re a musician or band loing for venues to play music at, you’re in luck. Today I’m going to show you how to find shows to play, whether you’re loing for a one off gig or to bo a tour. You should also check my guide on how to get gigs as the below […]

When this topic was first brought to my attention, I had no idea that this was such a huge on debate. I also had no idea it was such a polarizing issue – as if there were no grey area to this. Pretty crazy. Before going any further, to ensure we’re all on the same […]

Album release parties, also know as album drop parties, are pivotal for any musician in any genre at any stage in their career. These gatherings announce that a record is going live, celebrating the culmination of an artist’s hard work. They’re also important for album promotion, the building of your reputation, and network development. So […]

Festival season is a great time for musicians and fans alike. For musicians, decent paying shows are available. For fans, they get to see many of their favorite acts all on one stage. If you’ve got a boing at one of these gigs, or if you want to perform at a music festival in […]

If you’re a singer or rapper, chances are you’re going to want to start gigging at some point if you’re not already. Performing gigs are a great way to increase the amount of money you make form your music career, as well as a great way to build loyalty among your fans. While musicians often […]