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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

A guitar pickup is a device that converts the vibration of a guitar string into electrical signals. These signals are then either transmitted to an amplifier, which interprets these signals and...

Learning music is a multi-step process. To master an instrument or a vocal technique takes hours of practice and usually special lessons. Music stands are essential for beginners in music. Stands...

Behringer produces several different mixer models for use in live sound settings. Whether you need a simple setup for amplifying a speech or a more full-fledged system for mixing live music, the...

The PA system or "public address" system is a common method of connecting a microphone with an amplifier and then to a speaker. A PA system can become quite complicated as you add various...

The Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio is a popular concert and performance venue located in Western Ohio. Built specifically for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Riverbend Music...

Promoting a concert can be one of the most difficult and frustrating parts about being a musician. In order to assure a good turnout, you need to make sure to get the word out as frequently and in...

Mixing live music can be a thankless task. If the band sounds bad, the sound man often gets the blame. If it sounds good, the band gets all the credit. Nevertheless, if you're behind the mixing...

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...

Speakers used in live concerts come in a variety of types and sizes. While there is no real universal standard speaker, there are standard configurations, chosen for the type of music and concert...

In the early days of concert sound, the 1950s and '60s, there were few choices for professional sound-reinforcement speaker systems. JBL, Electro-Voice and Altec-Lansing were the first companies...

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. ...

Opera glasses make performances more accessible, because they allow patrons in large concert halls to see the performers on stage in greater detail. They come in a variety of colors and styles,...

Handbell choirs are a staple of liturgical music, especially during holidays and church festivals. For a music director new to the performance preparation of this unusual ensemble, certain...

Most professional DJs will admit that it sometimes takes more than just loud, catchy music to keep a crowd moving. Whether you're DJing a party, wedding, nightclub, or even performing a live DJ...

Music promoters produce live concerts, be they local events or national acts. A promoter can be an individual or a whole company, but the end result is always the same: produce an exciting live...

A road manager's job is never done. He starts many weeks before a tour and his job can last for many weeks after the tour has ended. A road manager is responsible for taking care of the talent and...

The Friend's of America Rally will be held in Holden West Virginia on September 7, 2009 at a reclaimed strip mine located on 22 mine road located between mingo/logan county from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00...

So you have Kenny Chesney tickets or perhaps your thinking of getting Kenny Chesney tixs. Now what? I have been to five Kenny Chesney concerts, and every one only gets better than the last. If...

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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.

It's a scenario that's all too familiar to music fans. You wait a month or more to buy tickets to see your favorite band in concert. You log on to Ticketmaster to buy tickets on the on-sale date...

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

Loop effect pedals have been around for well over 25 years, yet they are just beginning to pick up speed because of impressive innovations from professional pedal-makers. Basically, what loop...

The price of concert tickets has gone up over the past few years and it can be very expensive to go to a show. Not only are tickets expensive, but you must also pay for parking, service charges...

Let’s face it. Rock concerts are expensive. When you spend good money for tickets to a rock concert you want to have a great time and hear and see a great show. Of all the seats in the house,...

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...

Stage fright is that powerful feeling of fear most people get when they perform some action before a group of people. This fear often manifests itself as tightness in the stomach and chest areas...

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...

Properly miking a drum kit is very important for good overall sound. A general rule of thumb is to use as few microphones as possible to get the sound the engineer is after.

So you have fallen in love with the sound of an ocarina. Good! This article will help you choose which one fits you.

A fullback slid late and took out your center forward, near their goal. The Ref blew the whistle and awarded a penalty kick. Your team has never practiced PK's; Coach never played the game and...

So you bought the equipment, you've taken some lessons and you're looking for a group. Do you have what it takes to be a part of a working rock band?