Live Music

The Celtic drum, or bodhran, has been making music for hundreds of years. Held in the hand, this small instrument can be used to create a remarkable variety of different sounds and tones....

Even though blues music inspired the creation of everything from jazz to rock, it isn't found in nearly as many places as it used to be. However, with a positive attitude and promotional...

Playing musical instruments in public can make musicians anxious. However, through practice and hard work, a trumpet player can conquer his fears and turn stage fright into positive energy that...

Fake books are a common way of learning condensed versions of your favorite tunes. According to "Pop Song Piracy, Fake Books, and a Pre-history of Sampling" by Barry Kernfeld, a professor at Penn...

So you look like, sound like, or can act like someone famous? Have perfect strangers stopped you and asked you for an autograph? Have you been asked questions such as “Are you…” or “Has anyone...

Karaoke is a popular way to spend an evening on the Space Coast of Florida. It allows many people to live out their dream of singing and entertaining in front of a live audience. Karaoke is like...

Here is an article on how to choose the right microphone. There are many different types of microphones for different types of use. Here, I will cover microphones and their uses for vocal performance.

Formed in London in 1998, Coldplay has become one of the major modern rock acts of the 21st century. With four acclaimed albums under their belt, the band regularly sells out performances all over...

The Sydney Jazz Festival is famous the world over. With the location's pleasant weather and a vibrant setting, a trip to the three-day festival will be one you will never forget--whether or not...

Slipknot is a heavy metal rock band from the United States. The band has been playing and touring for over 10 years. If you are a fan of the group you may be interested in attending a Slipknot...

Whether a solo steel drummer for an intimate party or a full steel drum ensemble for a large wedding, there is always demand for live steel drum entertainment. Marketing live steel drum music is...

LED lighting for theatre and live music use is connected and controlled by the Digital Multiplex communications protocol, also known as DMX512, or simply DMX. DMX systems are expandable, allowing...

The Internet has undoubtedly taken the work out of individual marketplace sales. The days of putting up posters for services or items for sale are virtually extinct, as the online marketplace...

Playing "Sunburn" on the piano keeps your fingers agile as they fly over the keyboard. Bring the popular alternative rock song from the Muse stage to your own living room and let the haunting...

The digital age has put a new spin on music. If you had a specific piano piece you wanted to learn 30 years ago, a piece like "All My Life," you would have to either play it by ear or purchase...

It seems like to go and see our favorite band it cost and arm and a leg nowadays. Ticket prices have gone up so much it is hard for two people to go and see there favorite band perform. There are...

It seems that some people just naturally have good rhythm, but a lot of us have to work at it. However, good rhythm, like everything else, is learned. Maybe some people automatically practice...

Sight reading is a valuable skill for keyboard or piano players. It makes it much easier to learn new music. In addition, it makes accompanying others for a sing-along or choir practice more...

If you have a difficult piece to accompany on keyboard or piano, you need to prepare properly so you can use scarce rehearsal time to advantage. You may only have one brief rehearsal just before...

Stage lighting can make a difference in how people perceive a small band show. Putting on an impressive light show in a small club is easier than it looks, it just requires an investment of time...

You'll understand how to make sure that you are using the services of a reliable overseas talent booking agency to allow you to have the best experience possible. A good agency is imperative to...

A few years ago, very high gas prices had took a big dent out of private piano teachers' budgets who use cars a lot...often eating away piano teachers' profits that come from charging lesson fees....

All too often, the words "garage band" are associated with music ensembles that are both dubious in quality and in skill level. Yet many of the greatest bands have started from humble roots, and...

A live light show, whether it is for a band or for a theatrical performance, needs lighting boards to operate. Choosing what kind of lighting boards to use can sometimes be intimidating, but if...

Many composers and musicians use the circle of fifths to create and practice music. The circle of fifths can be manipulated in both directions to produce chord and practice sequences on various...

Wondering which gig to go to? If you find it hard to find an interesting gig or concert, you're not alone. Live music is a great way to meet people, enjoy your night and unwind from the week's...

Hey music lovers, here is something free you will love; it's called Last.FM Internet Radio. It's free and it creates radio stations based on your bookmarked artists, songs and overall preferences,...

If you're desperate for tickets to a hot Broadway play or a sold-out concert, you can purchase tickets through TicketsNow and avoid shady scalpers. TicketsNow is a ticket reseller affiliated with...

If you want to find a good band and good music and have a good time and you are currently in the Commerce - Athens - Northeast Georgia area, go to www.elicarlanband.com and click on SHOW DATES. ...

Modern lighting fixtures for theater and live music performances are connected and controlled by the Digital Multiplex communications protocol, commonly known as DMX512, or DMX for short. The 512...

As the young lady here clearly illustrates, you can't jam on your axe at the gig if you have to use two hands just to hold it up. Store-bought straps are expensive and dumb-looking. You need a...

I used to study classical vocal music and have been to many recitals. Use these tips to avoid any potential pitfalls.

Music may or may not tame the wild beast. But certainly, it comforts the older soul. To all of us music is important; very important, indeed. But for those to whom music serves as a portal to...

Just like bands and solo artists have their own name, so does a DJ. Some of the best and most famous DJ's have had memorable names. Names such as DJ Quik, DJ Lethal, and DJ AM all have short and...

Half stack and full stack guitar amps consist of two basic parts: a power source, and a cabinet, or speaker. Most people buy these two together, but it's not necessary. Sometimes, certain amps...

Finding things to do with your grandchildren is always fun. Next time you want to plan an event think about taking them to a concert? Better yet how about a children’s concert with the local...

Whether you are setting up a small coffeehouse gig or a stadium show, you must use the proper equipment for the number of attendees. Each audience member must be able to hear what the performer is...

There’s more to the music industry and running a band than just the music. Much of the music industry is also in your image as a band, and, perhaps more importantly, how marketable that image is....

Sound systems come in all shapes and sizes, as do churches. There are general rules for configuring a sound system to include amplifying speakers, singers, instruments and other media, but some...

Promoting a live band is not easy. The Internet provides easy access to most music, but not much information on live shows--it can be tough to get the word out to fill a venue. You can make your...

Drums, guitars, ukuleles and songs are all important elements in both traditional and modern Cook Islands music. If one could sum up Cook Islands music in one word, it would be happy.

Stage floodlights are used to flood or "wash" large areas of the stage with light. Several lighting fixture types are commonly used as floods, depending on the particular application and installation.

Whether you are a musician or a laborer who works in a loud environment, ear plugs can save you from future hearing loss. Hearing loss is often gradual and goes unnoticed for years. By using a...

For a professional pianist, working as a church accompanist is one of the most steady and readily available sources of income and employment. When considering work as a church pianist, or just...

"Found percussion" is the art of turning everday objects into percussion instruments. One of the most popular forms of found percussion is the use of five gallon buckets as drums. This instrument...

We’ve all done it, your favorite song comes on the radio when you think that no one is watching and you whip out your air guitar. Don’t laugh because playing the air guitar has become an art form...

There are many types of music business promoters, but all have similar responsibilities and requirements. Whether promoting music for radio, live concerts, or broadcasting, the promoter must match...

Music plays an integral part in many cultures and has long been incorporated by promoters to enhance events. Music licensing plays an important role in protecting the rights of the artist and...

American Idol is one of the most popular tv shows on air today. Millions of people audition for American Idol, why haven't you? If your a great singer and your interested in getting on American...

New York City offers many free concerts, outside in parks or inside small venues. You can hear anything from rock, folk to jazz for free.