Live Music

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Garth Brooks is finally coming out of retirement to perform, at a minimum, a concert in Las Vegas and hopefully more. Attending a Garth Brooks concert in Las Vegas could be a dream come true, but...

A piano tuning and repair service is a luxury item these days, but if you've already invested in a beautiful musical instrument, or you're rehabbing an antique heirloom piano, it's well worth it....

A live concert is a great way to enjoy music you love. If you have never been to a concert you must know how to prepare so you fit in and enjoy your live concert to the fullest extent.

I like most kinds of music. I think, though, that sometimes it takes an enjoyable experience to open your eyes and ears to truly appreciate a form of music. Tonight I had one of those...

Many musicians and performers of all types often have trouble getting paid what they deserve for their very valuable services. Here are some tips for getting an edge up on owners and managers.

Being a parrothead is something that the average person can easily achieve. A Jimmy Buffett Parrothead is someone who wants to emulate the life or at least the perceived life of Jimmy Buffett. ...

As promised, I am continuing with a series of articles about running successful church coffee houses. In this economy, most of us are looking for more affordable activities and events to take our...

Often, a piano competition, especially the very big ones like the Van Cliburn or the Tschaikovsky competitions, is the route for some pianists to a concert career, especially if they win first...

This article will show you how to get and listen to an unlimited amount of songs for free. No sign ups at all. Just visit the website! No downloading free music!

Come enjoy a Labor Day weekend of festive music and entertainment for the whole family. The West Indian Labor Day parade will keep you coming back year after year.

If you are looking for some live entertainment during the Labor Day holiday, check out the free concert in Washington D.C. The concert is hosted at the U.S. Capitol.

These are suggestions on how to purchase the best seats for concerts without spending more than face value plus fees.

Worship teams in church frequently consist of either a guitar or keyboard, plus three to five vocalists. Church worship leaders usually desire more musicians, but congregants are either unwilling...

Purchasing concert tickets can be an overwhelmingly pricey endeavor. On top of the price of each ticket, many ticket companies will charge "convenience fees", processing fees, and...

So you have your tickets to the sell-out concert of the summer... But seeing your favorite Rockstar or Band on stage just isn't enough. You don't want to look like a stalker, but you really want...

You want your wedding to be perfect. Although the reception is important, the ceremony is really the biggest part. A big part of making the ceremony just right is having the proper music. If you...

There's nothing better than having great seats for a concert....but ever wonder how to get them? This article provides the hot tips and secrets of getting the best seats available.

Playing piano takes rhythm, --evaluate yourself. You need to have what people call a "musical ear'. You need the ability to keep a beat to the music. Ask family members if you have a...

Obtaining tickets to the next big event requires a strategy. Using this tips you can legally obtain tickets to that hot event!

A great way to meet people at college is to start a rock band. You will hang out with other people with similar interests, both musically and otherwise. It's also a great activity to occupy your...

Why shop for a piano you ask? Because when you shop around for a piano you get a good idea of what to do for the piano you get. You know what kind of piano you are getting and you know what you...

I wanted to write about how to shop for a clarinet. So many of you may have kids that are interested in learning to play musical instruments if it is still offered at your school. Here is a good...

Ludwig van Beethoven was an absolute giant of music. A rather arrogant individual, he thought of himself as somewhat of a musical messiah; once you've learned to appreciate and enjoy his music,...

Follow this simple guide to learn how to sing. This guide will teach you about breath control, tension, warming up, and more.

Getting backstage passes at your favorite band's concerts might just seem like a dream, but it doesn't have to be. Getting backstage passes doesn't have to be impossible, and you can start to get...

In the world of classical music performance, the accompanist plays an important but humble role as the person responsible for enhancing the performance of the soloist while conforming to that...

World Pulse Festival is awesome. If you've never attended this FREE Christian concert you must. 60,000 or more people from many different states pack into the lawn of Lesea Broadcasting and enjoy...

You should have bought those concert tickets the day they went on sale, but you didn't. Now the concert is weeks or even days away, and you can't find a ticket anywhere! Don't worry, you still...

Blossom Music Center is an outdoor amphitheater located within the city limits of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Situated in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the structure can be distinguished from other...

Attending a popular concert can be an exciting experience. While it may be easier to watch a taped performance from your couch, nothing quite compares to the thrill of seeing and hearing your...

U2 and Green Day are touring, Beyonce is going to be in your town. The American Idol tour is about to start. Your girlfriend must see Kenny Chesney or she will never forgive you. You need...

The best way to learn how to be a music promoter is to offer one's services to a working promoter, free of charge if necessary. Making oneself indispensable to a promoter's operation is the best...

Getting tickets to see the Jonas Brothers in concert is just like getting tickets to anything else. In fact, it might even be simpler because of the Jonas Brothers' high profile and popularity. A...

While it is certainly possible to go to a music store and buy a standard drum set that has everything you'll need, serious musicians know that the only way to go is to build a kit yourself. Every...

The number 1 skill you must master as a new karaoke host is how to manage a rotation. Managing a rotation is the key to keeping the patrons happy and making them aware that there is an order to...

With the Internet becoming a primary source of ticket purchases during the past decade, online ticket brokers have made it almost impossible to find good concert seats at a decent price. Often,...

Pick songs with the same speed throughout when beat matching. Learn more about picking music for beat matching in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

For most violin music performances you will need to memorize your music. Learn more about memorizing violin music for performances with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free...

For violin playing upper body movement, as if playing open strings, can be a good exercises for performance practice. Learn more about upper body movement exercises for a violin performance with...

There are several ways to hold a violin during a performance that can be practiced to ensure they are done properly. Learn more about hold exercises for a violin performance with tips from a...

Before hitting the road every touring musician should budget out costs of things like gas and hotels and food and reconcile that with what he or she will make per show. Learn about this important...

Money makes a music tour go round and without it touring would be impossible so knowing whom to pay is important. Learn about this important part of being a touring musician from an expert at...

For a touring musician income sheets are very important to assess the monetary situation each night and profit incurred after expenses of each show. Learn about this important part of being a...

Touring musicians should use inventory sheets to keep track of all the pieces of merch available for sale and what is left after each night. Learn about this important part of being a touring...