gigs

Teddy's MV25 thread got me thinking, since Cassidy brought up rehearsal versus gig volume: do you find you have to turn down for gigs? I don't know the exact science behind why rehearsals (usually in a much smaller sized room ;)) are louder than the shows bands play, but in my (somewhat...

Who are they? Lots of metal guys must be home more often these days.... too expensive to tour, families, day jobs, etc. Who is known for getting out in their own local scene? Not for their side projects, but to get out and support?

So, I found out today I need glasses. Fucking yay. As the title states, what do you do about playing gigs or see bands? Wearing glasses while playing isn't an option at all. Do you wear contacts or go without while you play?

Hey guys, The last few shows my bad has played have been at smaller shows where the PA was garbage. One place mic'd up the guitars, but didn't have a monitor for the drummer. The other didn't mic anything but the drums and vocals. They both had HORRIBLE acoustics. At both shows my drummer...

Those of you who gig as bassists, what would you say would be the minimum wattage needed to keep up in a guitar/bass/drums/keys lineup playing normal pub-sized venues?

My band is looking to start having basement gigs in the summer is anybody interested?

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