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Gigging

  • 20-12-2004 9:44pm
    #1
    why_ask_me_2_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭


    Where is good to start asking for a step up on the ladder of live giggin'? Just have our band formed now and want to do some covers to get our rhythm and sound right. Any ideas?


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  • #2
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    Get in contact with some local bands and ask them for support slots???


  • #3
    why_ask_me_2_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭why_ask_me_2_b


    dregin wrote:
    Get in contact with some local bands and ask them for support slots???


    But do bands not have a specially alotted time for a gig and then couldn't have another band playing the same evening..?? Thanks 4 the advice anyway Dregin.


  • #4
    DotOrg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,557 ✭✭✭DotOrg


    go to the forums at www.gigsmartireland.com and look at the posts up there about getting shows and meeting lots of other bands


  • #5
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    Alot of local bands just get together and organize their own gigs i.e. rent the venue out themselves and organize promotion. Just find some of the bands in the area and see if yiz can organize something.


  • #6
    Velvet Vocals
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭Velvet Vocals


    The international bar used to be a good place to start... not sure what it's like now but give them a call and see what they say.

    Gigsmart might be good but it seems to depend on the type of music you play. I've never know them to put on a gig that wasn't heavy rock or rock of some kind..... with the exception of some singer/songwriter types they don't really branch out. Also they are know for being slightly clique-ie so unless your in with someone you might find it hard.
    Saying all that, if you do get in with them they seem to do all they can for you....


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  • #7
    why_ask_me_2_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭why_ask_me_2_b


    Cheers folks! Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Will look into all of them. Happy Christmas to you all!


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