Author : Billy Mitchell
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780879306342
Based on the author's "Road Warrior" column in "Gig" magazine, this book offers practical advice from professional musicians on how to "get, keep, and play the gig". Topics include the creative challenges of successful gigging, controlling stage fright, and managing finances. 25 photos.
Author : Jon Niccum
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 15,42 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1402284969
"WORST GIG is Music Appreciation 225, taught by that cool professor everyone wanted to have beers with after class. One fun nugget after another. It was harder to close than my Twitter app."—Matthew James, McSweeney's "Tawdry tales of concert catastrophes!"—Buzzfeed "Musicians' 'Worst Gig' makes for best read ever."—Salon What is the worst show you've ever played? Sometimes the worst shows inspire the best stories. After hundreds of interviews with national headliners and beloved indie acts alike, entertainment journalist Jon Niccum has crafted a collection that chronicles the most embarrassing, most hilarious and most insane live show moments ever. THE WORST GIG features outrageous stories from stars such as Wilco, Def Leppard, Tenacious D, Rush, John Mayer, and The Sex Pistols. Be it nature's wrath, equipment breakdowns or even military intervention, get the wild scoop on what really happened, straight from the artists themselves.
Author : Chuck Sher
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457101386
The only comprehensive book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean and various South American styles. Over 250 pages of exact transcriptions of every note Oscar plays on the 3 accompanying CDs. Endorsed by Down Beat magazine, Latin Beat magazine, Benny Rietveld, etc.
Author : Sleazegrinder
Publisher : Headpress
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 29,28 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781900486347
Foreword by Vadge Moore, drummer for the Dwarves From the darkest rat hole basements to flash arenas, here is a wild ride through Rock's worst moments. Rife with confessionals, Gigs from Hell strips the mythology and starry-eyed allure of life on the road to its barest essentials - puke, rip-offs, come-downs and the odd stab at glory. Collected and translated from drunken rock-speak by music writer Sleazegrinder, this book offers a rare glimpse at what it's really like to tour, record and survive in the cut-throat music industry. Illustrated.
Author : Michael Nichols
Publisher :
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 14,24 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category :
ISBN : 9781953910684
Michael Nichols shares personal experiences and technical know-how from over 30 years as a live performer. In a straightforward conversational voice, he lays out a dynamic vision for how to make a living and have fun being a solo musician.
Author : Hal Galper
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457426933
The Touring Musician helps performers at all levels of experience to take control of their careers. Packed with practical information, this invaluable handbook guides musicians in applying sound business practices to band travel by evaluating assets, creating an action plan, researching, negotiating, and booking venues, arranging transportation and lodgings, managing personal and tour finances, and getting publicity. The Touring Musician includes: * Point-by-point advice about how to set up a small business * Eleven sample worksheets and checklists, in a ready-to-photocopy format, that will help keep you and your information organized * Samples of the major types of legal documents involved in booking a band * A step-by-step chapter showing you how to book and route a sample tour, including five calendars and five budgets * Plus solid advice about how to research your venue contacts, negotiate gigs and fees, manage your band finances, coordinate your promotional activities, and much, much more.
Author : Trev Wilkins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 50,94 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0240520440
From the paperwork to the practical aspects, 'Access All Areas' offers an insight into the live music and touring industry. Drawing on a vast range of real-world experiences, the author provides the key technical aspects of gigging and touring in an easily understood manner.
Author : Bobby Owsinski
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,46 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Concert tours
ISBN : 9781423492368
(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). Containing everything you ever wanted to know about being a musician on a tour with a signed recording group or performer, the Touring Musician's Handbook answers the questions every musician has about moving up to the big-time world of concerts, clubs, and live shows. Among the topics covered are: * how to become a touring musician * Getting a gig with a touring act * The kind of chops and gear needed * How the audition process works * Different types of tours and pay scales * What to expect in production rehearsals * How to prep for a tour * Proper tour etiquette * What to look for in a tech The book also looks into the unique challenges facing touring players according to their instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals, percussion, horns, and strings. As a bonus, interviews with veteran touring musicians and techs provide an overview of touring with some of the biggest acts in the world. A DVD that covers tour preparation based on both personal and equipment needs accompanies the book.
Author : Graham Vickers
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781849380942
Featuring lyrics, chord boxes and melody line, text, as well as black and white photos, these handy books are an ideal size for stuffing in your gig bag. Glance inside and you'll see they're super-sized packages of hit after hit for all musicians.With a hard-wearing PVC cover, each book in the series is designed to be carried around and used, over and over again!Bound to be as popular with keyboard players as the Little Black Books are with guitarists!
Author : Damian Keyes
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 25,18 MB
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781999615307
WANT TO BUILD AN ONLINE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE OR PRODUCTS BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN? In The Rule-Breaker's Guide to Social Media Damian Keyes shows you how to get ahead in the 'creative age' of the internet by ripping up the rule-book and starting all over again. Crammed full of expert anecdotes, tips and advice - plus a highly effective 30 Day Challenge - this book will revolutionise the way you view online marketing. It's time to unplug from the old ways of doing things and embrace your unique strengths, skills and passion. It's time to become a rule-breaker! 'Throw out any other guide, because this is all you need to effectively build your brand and business through social media.' John Michael Morgan, author of Brand Against the Machine At the age of 23 Damian Keyes became one of the founders of The British Institute of Modern Music, which is now the largest full-time independent music education provider in the world. Damian also owns several businesses, including DK Music Management and Warble Entertainment. As a bass player he has performed in over 2000 venues around the world, including Wembley Stadium and Hyde Park. In his role as a keynote speaker Damian travels the globe helping brands and businesses grow using social media marketing. For more information please visit: damiankeyes.com
