Live Bands and Gigs

One of the world’s best known punk rock/love song factories is set for a reunion tour that would take you down memory lane as they play their love songs to live audiences this year. The specifics are not yet made public but they have confirmed their commitment to the move and welcome the support of their many fans. They have put their differences behind them and are preparing to face their loyal fans with their most loved songs. Their rise to fame was cut short when the band and it’s members couldn’t reconcile their differences that ended in a high-profile court case.
The band’s 30th year anniversary was a good time for the comeback as their lead Tony Hadley has made it known that all of them would be taking part in the tour. they say they’ve buried the hatchet and are again ready to face the music which had them fighting for the stuff they loved most, the music and their songs.

John Lennon appears in TV ad campaign! Yep, you heard it right, the Beatles legend appears in a commercial for the “One Laptop per Child” non-profit group which through what else, digital techniques has his voice and movement altered to make him plead for support of the program. Next, we have the famed Kurt Cobain Fender Mustang guitar he smashed on stage on the band’s first US tour. Well, it sold for $US 100,000 to a collector and music buff (trash is cash after all). And last news, Warner Music has begun removing free videos of their artists from YouTube after long negotiations about new royalties royalties for their use. Deemed as a cash stream, these videos from greats like Madonna, Linkin Park, Led Zepplin and others, have long been in demand yet the studio says it hasn’t received word on a better offer so bye guys, better luck next time.

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The widely popular British bands Oasis and Take That were not allowed to hold their concerts and gigs in their native Manchester Stadium. The turning down of the two groups by the Arab owners of the Manchester Stadium came as a big blow to the groups and its fans. At this time, the stadium doesn’t need extra money. The groups were supposed to start their gigs and tours this coming June 2009, alternating in the same venue, usually just a few days apart from each other. It is just recently that the stadium was taken over by the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi United Group Investment and Development Limited. With the rejection by the new owners, Oasis was forced to hold their gigs in Manchester’s Heaton Park.

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AC DC is back and ready to play some noisy classic gigs. This time, “The Black Ice World Tour” is set to conquer Prague on March 17, 2009. It will be held on a Tuesday at the O2 Arena. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. The city is known for its great parties and cheap flights.There are a number of tour packages available for the concert. And it also includes a one-night hotel accommodation, one breakfast meal and the Standing only concert ticket due to having just a few seats left. You can reserve your ticket preference. You can add extra nights, and extended stay will be charged accordingly. The city is exciting all by itself. The nightlife is great. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The bar scene is bustling with gorgeous people. It is a haven for shopping. Sights to see in Prague are the Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge. All for £169.00.

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An American alternative rock band that formed in the Belton and Temple, Texas regions in 2000 is becoming increasingly popular in the United Kingdom, despite the fact that their self titled album with Octone Records did not have a UK release. Singer Lacey Mosley has hoped to come back to the UK this October, and this might actually be the answered prayer for them.

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Trance music transpire in the early 90’s and became typical during the turn of the millenium. Basically, it is a fusion of electronic dance and techno music characterized by repetitive rhythms and melodies with shifting sounds. Musicians generally make the repeating melodies more interesting by altering the filter cuffs on the synthesizers, changing the sound from dull to piercing and bright.

Trance music is one of the most fashionable forms of music that is truly electronic; it relies heavily on synthesizers, sequencers, and electronic effects to produce different sounds. The Roland TR 808, TR 909, and TB 303 are typically used in trance. Although these models are around 20 years old, newer drum machines and bass synths mimic their sounds. Other synthesizers are also combined to add variety and spice to the mix. Orchestral arrangements and computer treatments are also added to trance music to make the melodies more complex.

In the 1970s, there is this rock band that rocked the World. Styx is an American rock band originally formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1961 known as “The Tradewinds” and later on change to Styx when the band signed up with Wooden Nickel Records, a recording company based in the Chicago area. Who can ever forget those multi-platinum album like “The Grand Illusion(1977), Pieces of Eight(1978), Cornerstone(1979), Paradise Theatre(1981) and had a total of eight Billboard Top Ten Hit Singles, not to mention the Top 40 single and Top 100 singles of the Billboard. Some of there unforgettable song are “Lady” from the album Styx II, “Babe” from the album Cornerstone which became number 1 in the U.S., “Mr. Roboto” from the album Kilroy was here. Truly Styx is a rock icon on the music industry. You can catch the stick in Jones Beach Theatre at Wantagh New York on August 12, Consol Energy Park at Washington on August 22 7:30 Pm, Davis Festival Park at Rockford Illinois on August 28 6:00 Pm and Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall at Honolulu Hawaii on October 9 7:30 pm.

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Open Mic Night - To get some gigs, start off playing open mic nights at local clubs. Not only will this give you a little experience on stage, you’ll actually have an audience to play a gig or show for. Also, many open mic nights are hosted by more established local bands or indie acts. You could make valuable contacts for the future with the hosting bands and other local bands playing in the show. Check your local music newspapers or music websites to find this info. This is a great starting point to play gigs and shows in your area.

Offer to Open for Free - The reality is that your not going to get paid when you first start out. Your not in it for the money anyway right, your there for the music. Offer to be an opening band for free for a local band you know or maybe met at an open mic night. Maybe even e-mail a more established indie band in the area, and play an opening gig for them. Many indie bands love opening acts, because you don’t have to pay them much, and they don’t have to play as long of a show. This is the time to start promoting your garage band too. Hand out business cards and Press Kits to any clubs you play. Make sure to follow up with the venue with a call or e-mail to make sure they get back to you. Be persistent, because booking agents are always getting approached by prospective indie bands.

Solicit your Press Kit - Now that you’ve played gigs at your open mic nights, you want to start calling clubs and soliciting your Press Kit and Demo. Its a good idea to start going to clubs that play your style of music and talk with the booker for the club. Leave a Press Kit with your Demo CD and give him a day or two to listen to it. Now call back and get some feedback. Ask for the gig or show for your band. Again, Be persistent.

Listed above are some tips to get your bands some local gigs or shows in your area.�� With a little persistence and the right presentation your act will most likely have success in securing some meaningful gigs.� Songwriting for your indie music act is quite important so make sure your songs are of professional quality.� Good Luck, and Keep Networking.

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Have you heard of Maroon 5? Of course with the great soul-influenced song of the band most of us know this band. Maroon 5 was formed in 1995 and originally known as Kara’s Flowers. But in 2001 the group adopted their new name “Maroon 5″, because Adam Levine was exposed to different genres of music in the east coast. The group is know their all time hits “This Love”, “Harder to Breathe” and “Makes me Wonder.” almost all of their album topped the charts in five different countries. They have won many awards such as Grammy, MTV Video Music and BillBoard Music Awards. And now they are heading to the concert stage with all of their all time favorite song. Catch Maroon 5 on July 25, 2008 at VA, July 26, 2008 at PA, July 28 & 29, 2008 at NC and July 31, 2008 at NY. For more information about ticket reservation just log-on to www.tickco.com.

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The Police is one of the most popular and distinguished band in 1980’s but due to amidst chaos and bitter fighting; they have ended their career leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of their fans. The police’s was known with their songs such as Roxanne, Every little thing she does is Magic, Don’t Stand so close to me and Every Breath you take that is played on the radio up to the present. Their last album was “Synchronicity”. But with a great miracle, the band was reunited last 2007 even without Joe Strummer who already passed away and Pete de Freitas who was killed in a motorcycle accident. Now they come back to have a concert on August 1,4,&5, 2008 at New York and August 3, 2008 at New Jersey. For Ticket inquiries you may log-on to www.tickco.com

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