Live Bands and Gigs

The Wembley heroes bring their triumphant 12 months to a close on the other side of the planet. Next year, the moon�

We all witnessed it: there was the fire, the trapeze artists, the huge TV screens and the giant satellite dishes that flanked the stage; there was Matt Bellamy�s red lab coat, the smoke from the pitch and the mere fact that they�d even thought about flying in on jetpacks. There was the way that, a mere 30 seconds into �Knights Of Cydonia�, every last one of the 150,000 people present over those two nights in June realised they were witnessing modern stadium rock at its gloriously excessive pinnacle. There is the way our ears are still ringing. Everything about Muse at Wembley seemed so� final. Like, where on Earth can they go after this?

The answer � at least until that gig on the moon � is to its other side. Or Down Under, as we call it on Earth. The Greatest Live Band In The World Ever�s journey since July has taken in Japan, Korea, the US and Russia, and now they�re ending the year in Oz.

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This weekend�s rock list, Best Live Band Playing Right Now, got an awesome and terrifying response from you all – thanks for all the nominations. After careful consideration, here is our final list. Now go see these guys!

1. The White Stripes
2. Radiohead
3. Pearl Jam
4. Rage Against the Machine
5. U2
6. Metallica
7. Flaming Lips
8. My Morning Jacket
9. The Hold Steady
10. Arcade Fire
11. The Raconteurs
12. Wilco
13. Yeah Yeah Yeahs
14. Red Hot Chili Peppers
15. Gogol Bordello
16. Kings of Leon
17. Muse
18. Dave Matthews Band
19. Tool
20. LCD Soundsystem

Source:� RollingStone.com

5. Invite Press
Having a local journalist do a story on your performance can be a great way off gaining exposure, as well as add to your portfolio. If you live in a small town or suburban area with a decent art & entertainment scene, some journalists go out to random venues just to post pictures or write short clips. Either way, you should always be on top of your game and meet these people. If you are doing a major benefit, you may be able to get local news coverage.

6. Tip Your Waitresses And Bartenders
I do not care what your policies are on tipping people when in the general public, but you should ALWAYS tip when you are a guest performer in their establishment. Tipped employees remember those who do not tip and will hold it against you. Do not forget that they are working just as hard for you. I always tip 15% – 20% of my tab, but you can also consider giving your servers a flat fee for the entire band. Even if your entire tab is comped or you are just drinking water, you should leave a tip. This will establish good relations with your co-workers for the night (and future gigs) as well as keep things professional.
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Why should one gig equal one gig when it can equal five? Here are some quick tips to make the most out of your gigs:

1. Get A Banner
Having a banner is an often overlooked, yet effective way to get your band name out there. You will be surprised at how many people will hear and see your band but have no idea who you are. You can have a banner made by visiting your nearest office supply store or going old skool and painting over an old beer banner. Be sure to include a link to your website at the bottom. Banners will usually range between $20-$150 depending on the graphics, size, and material. Be sure that it is big enough to be clearly scene by audience members, yet portable. Keep your atmospheres in mind also. How often do you play in a dark club or daytime outside?

2. Avoid The �Band Table Of Doom�
Your girlfriend will be there for you after the gig, audience members may not be! I am surprised at the number of bands that I see get off stage, go directly to their band table (which is sometimes BEHIND the stage) and not talk to anyone. I once saw a guy go off stage, immediately had his girlfriend wrap her arms around him, and did not move until it was time to go back on stage. That was very unwelcoming and I felt like I would be intruding if I tried to network.

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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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ACDCが帰ってきて、また騒々しくクラシックな演奏を聞かせてくれます。 今回は2009年3月17日に｢ブラック・アイス・ワールド・ツアー」でプラハを制覇しようとしています。このコンサートは火曜日にO2アリーナで開催されます。プラハはチェコ・リパブリックの首都です。この都市は凄いパーティと安い航空券で知られています。コンサート用のパッケージツアーがいくつか用意されています。ホテルでの一泊、一朝食、チケットがあまり残っていないので、立席のみのコンサートチケットが含まれています。 チケットは好きな席を選べます。 もう一泊したい場合、宿泊を延長できますが追加料金となります。 街自体は非常に刺激的です。 ナイトライフは最高です。 ヨーロッパで一番人気のある行き先の一つです。 バーは魅力的な人々であふれています。 ショッピングは天国のようです。 プラハの観光はプラハ城、ウェンセラススクエア、チャールス橋などがあります。169パウンドで全部巡ることが出来ます。

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テキサス州テンプルとベルトンにて２０００年に結成されたこのアメリカのオルタナティブ ロックバンドは、オクトーンレコードと契約しているバンド名と同名のアルバムが英国で未販売にもかかわらず、現在英国で人気が上昇しています。 シンガーのレイシー・モーズリーは今年の１０月に英国に戻ってくることを希望しており、この人気の上昇に伴いその願いが実際に叶うかもしれません。

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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.