Live Music

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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're a big fan of "The Boss" and want tickets to his concert near you. Fortunately, getting tickets no longer involves waiting in line overnight outside the ticket box office. You can get...

For any hardcore fan, getting backstage passes for a favorite artist is a dream come true. Unfortunately, backstage passes are few and far between--but there are ways to increase your chances of...

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...

One important aspect to booking a tour is choosing a good venue for your style of performance. Learn tips on how to choose a good venue to perform at from a professional performing and touring...

An open mic night can be a great way to bring musicians together, encourage artists try out new material, and provide entertainment to a coffee shop, bar, or other venue. This article will...

No one is born well-versed in the music scene. It is a skill that can only be developed with time and observation. Did a friend invite you to hear "this new band" but afraid to go...

The 2003 fire that torched the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others, is a horrific reminder of the terror that can result when an...

If you're going to a concert for the first time, or if you're going to a type of concert you've never been to before (e.g. orchestra performance or heavy metal show) then you should always be...

"Rocking the house" is hardly a term associated with coffeehouse crowds, yet it defines the basic task awaiting anybody trying to entertain--whether it's done with guitar or piano. For...

Recording concerts allows you to take home the memories of a great night of music and share it with friends. Best of all, it doesn't have to be tricky. This tutorial will help you understand the...

Good weather, multiple bands and hours of music can make for a great time at an outdoor concert, but only if you are properly prepared. With so much going on its easy to forget how important it is...

An outdoor venue is a great place to hold concerts and community events, especially during the spring and summer months. Outdoor venue admission prices differ from indoor venue prices because of...

Whether it's the fame or the fortune, the dream of becoming a rock star seems to be a popular one. However, not everyone will have the talent to one day rock the stage on their guitar. That...

No matter if your band is playing its first show or is already well-established, it needs to be promoted to the local area and sometimes outside of that area. Promoting a show well or not...

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing your favorite band live. There is also nothing more disappointing than finding out that tickets to see a band live can quite often break the hundred...

You will learn how to buy handicapped accessible concert tickets in the Washington DC, metropolitan area.

Once you're past the Open Mic and Amateur night stage of performing at your local venue, you're ready to book a real gig with a club. Here are some tips to help you on that end.

Self promotion can be a slippery slope for a musician. When you're performing live, it's important to let the audience know who you are while avoiding arrogance and incessant chatter. Planning...

You haven't fully experienced Atlanta until you've attended a concert at Chastain Park Ampitheater, an outdoor music venue that allows for listening, dining and drinking under the stars. It's a...

So you missed out on yet another Hannah Montana Presale. Not to fear. There is still a decent chance to buy Hannah Montana tickets at face value.

There are concerts performed in cities across the world on a nightly basis. Unless the artist has a huge promotional budget to spread the word of their tour, oftentimes you may find out weeks...

Buying concert tickets online beats standing in line for hours. However, online tickets cost extra with fees and shipping charges. Ticket brokers often buy large blocks of tickets to high-demand...

Folk concerts are a great way to reminisce about the music of days gone past, music with deep cultural and historical significance. You can still enjoy a folk music concert today and perhaps...

The art of jazz is best enjoyed live. If you want to get the full flavor of jazz, you’ll have to go out to a venue and hear it firsthand. Jazz is about feeling and improvisation and that can be...

Summer nights in Philadelphia are filled with outdoor entertainment. You can enjoy an outdoor concert in The City of Brotherly Love for free almost every night of the week during the warmer...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a great vacation spot with many things to do year-round. There are a large number of outdoor concert venues in the area. The key is to find a concert hall that has...

Catonsville, Maryland is home to the Lurman Woodland theatre, an excellent venue for open air musical performances. The venue is quite possibly the best place for quality, wholesome entertainment....

Whether it’s in a bar or in a stadium, almost anyone can enjoy a country music concert. Today’s modern blendings of pop, rock and western makes country music palatable to almost any lover of...

When you attend a celebrity recital, you have the opportunity to see a big-name star perform in an intimate setting. Many celebrity performers open up more to their fans and show a side of...

Attend a Christian music concert and hear that joyful noise. Hip-hop, rock, country...Christian music offers the full spectrum of modern music as well as traditional gospel songs. No matter if you...

A vocal recital is a performance given by a singer, frequently a cappella or with a piano accompaniment. Style plays almost as important a role as technique in these performances. Follow these...

Sample the sounds of humanity and attend a world music concert. World music brings the traditional sounds of different cultures to audiences of every race. Here's how to experience this powerful...