Concert Venues

Around the pubs and venues in the United Kingdom (UK) there are still a lot of bands playing for only a few pounds to demanding fanss who simultaneously request Chuck Berry and the Arctic Monkeys. Keeping all these diverse individuals in the fans happy is never simple, but not impossible either. With good stage craft and clever of tunes at a particular Venue, a good band could make any person happy.
The organization of these bands is extraordinary. They must find like minded musicians that are committed. Then they must find somewhere to practice. This isn’t simple as most can’t do this at home. If you’re fortunate to have a house ample enough, it is un like ly you could get round the neighbours, as it is so loud! It can’t be turned down as everything must be as loud as the drums. A band often hires a room to practice, at excellent fee to themselves.
A band must also spend literally thousands on equipment. PA, lighting, guitars, drums etc.
The next hurdle is transport. For some reason most drummers can’t drive! Cars are often inadequate as you would need a fleet of about 5 for your gig, wonderfully expensive on the fuel, and impractical. Virtually all bands have to hire or buy a van, again at excellent fee to themselves.
When they have finally rehearsed all there material over weeks or months, they are ready to performance live. It’s an rousing day, one of wonder, excitement and slight fear. You turn up to the Venue to find one man and his dog. And that man is wonderfully drunk, wants to be your manager, and giving you all the benefit of his ‘wisdom’ in the music game! The landlord is also drunk, and you can’t work out if he likes you or not.
You get poorly paid, if you get paid at all, and return home often out of pocket.
Nonetheless the real rock heroes come back for more. They find the optimum Venue s, capture a reputation, and performance at some excellent places. Sure they still have bad shows, but the good ones make up for it. They make it look so simple, but it isn’t. One such band may be seen at http://www.thehalfmonty.tk
The Half Monty have had there share of ups and downs. They have been ripped of at shows, played in the most dodgy Venue s, and heckled to death. But they are still here, bigger and better than ever having learnt from their early days.
So remember, when you see a local/regional band advertised at a pub or venue, go see them and guide them. It isn’t simple for the lads and lasses. Perhaps buy them a beer after the show if you really enjoyed it. , for these are the true heroes of rock.