anyway you can get this marathon set in a ny place for a show that starts before 10?
That's a tricky double order, X-Man. Sullivan Hall, our regular NYC venue, presents multiple bands per show. I can't speak to whether the audience's attention span is a function of the venue's format or vice versa, but I do know that a 35-song performance including many B-sides and deep album cuts would not fly in that room. It's not even an idea the promoter would entertain.
There is some latitude on the start time, though. Our 12/5 set at Sull Hall could begin as early as 10:15 if the transition between acts runs smoothly. On that night the latest we could play is 11:40, though.
seriously, you need to find a NY area bar where you can play all night. no other bands. problem solved! tho you still would more than likely have a 10 pm start time, seems to be the norm for NY area music for whatever reason....but you could easily play 3 sets. just sayin'. course this is the lawn guyland chick talkin'.
anyway you can get this marathon set in a ny place for a show that starts before 10?
That's a tricky double order, X-Man. Sullivan Hall, our regular NYC venue, presents multiple bands per show. I can't speak to whether the audience's attention span is a function of the venue's format or vice versa, but I do know that a 35-song performance including many B-sides and deep album cuts would not fly in that room. It's not even an idea the promoter would entertain.
There is some latitude on the start time, though. Our 12/5 set at Sull Hall could begin as early as 10:15 if the transition between acts runs smoothly. On that night the latest we could play is 11:40, though.
seriously, you need to find a NY area bar where you can play all night. no other bands. problem solved! tho you still would more than likely have a 10 pm start time, seems to be the norm for NY area music for whatever reason....but you could easily play 3 sets. just sayin'. course this is the lawn guyland chick talkin'.
Ah, another well-meaning individual whose suggestions imply that I haven't done my homework. Don't you understand how fastidious I am? (Side note: When describing oneself on a public message board, 'tis better to invoke "fastidious" than a more commonly used word beginning with A and consisting of four letters.)
Silliness aside, the scenario you've concocted seems to be attainable only at non-music venues where a full sound system must be provided by the band. Such a requirement is certainly not a "deal-breaker". It's the combination of factors that make many bars unsuitable for presenting shows. For example, last summer the owner of O'Reilly's Pub sought to book No Code to play the more modern of his two Manhattan bars, so I went on a scouting mission. I didn't expect to find an actual stage, but I thought the "stage area" would at least be situated in a reasonable location. It was identified as a narrow space between a long bar and a bearing wall, penned in by perpendicular semi-walls, with no power outlets within 20 feet on either side. I imagined a tight space with five band members, several amplifiers, a large drum kit, many exposed extension cords and X-number of lubricated bar patrons passing through. It seemed to be more of a blueprint for disaster than fun.
That's a tricky double order, X-Man. Sullivan Hall, our regular NYC venue, presents multiple bands per show. I can't speak to whether the audience's attention span is a function of the venue's format or vice versa, but I do know that a 35-song performance including many B-sides and deep album cuts would not fly in that room. It's not even an idea the promoter would entertain.
There is some latitude on the start time, though. Our 12/5 set at Sull Hall could begin as early as 10:15 if the transition between acts runs smoothly. On that night the latest we could play is 11:40, though.
seriously, you need to find a NY area bar where you can play all night. no other bands. problem solved! tho you still would more than likely have a 10 pm start time, seems to be the norm for NY area music for whatever reason....but you could easily play 3 sets. just sayin'. course this is the lawn guyland chick talkin'.
Ah, another well-meaning individual whose suggestions imply that I haven't done my homework. Don't you understand how fastidious I am? (Side note: When describing oneself on a public message board, 'tis better to invoke "fastidious" than a more commonly used word beginning with A and consisting of four letters.)
Silliness aside, the scenario you've concocted seems to be attainable only at non-music venues where a full sound system must be provided by the band. Such a requirement is certainly not a "deal-breaker". It's the combination of factors that make many bars unsuitable for presenting shows. For example, last summer the owner of O'Reilly's Pub sought to book No Code to play the more modern of his two Manhattan bars, so I went on a scouting mission. I didn't expect to find an actual stage, but I thought the "stage area" would at least be situated in a reasonable location. It was identified as a narrow space between a long bar and a bearing wall, penned in by perpendicular semi-walls, with no power outlets within 20 feet on either side. I imagined a tight space with five band members, several amplifiers, a large drum kit, many exposed extension cords and X-number of lubricated bar patrons passing through. It seemed to be more of a blueprint for disaster than fun.
That said, I'm always open to venue suggestions.
the smallest band mr. dream has ever been in was a 5 piece, more often than not, he plays in a 6-7 piece band. his 5 member band played many a gig in similar scenarios as you describe. no, it is not ideal, but it is still a FUN night, for all! however, these are all non-tribute bands, so i think the requirements of such can be vastly different. besides, each band has their own barometer of what is 'important' in a gig.
and, i have no venue suggestions, most especially for NYC. hubby only plays local, and again, not any places i imagine a tribute band, except perhaps when they play the annual oyster fest...outdoors! huge stage! (good thing, b/c then 9 piece band! :shock: ) but yes, their own PA system. probably their most fun gig every year tho!
anyhoo....it was more all in good fun, and sure...a bump for the promowhore.
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seriously, you need to find a NY area bar where you can play all night.
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Silliness aside, the scenario you've concocted seems to be attainable only at non-music venues where a full sound system must be provided by the band. Such a requirement is certainly not a "deal-breaker". It's the combination of factors that make many bars unsuitable for presenting shows. For example, last summer the owner of O'Reilly's Pub sought to book No Code to play the more modern of his two Manhattan bars, so I went on a scouting mission. I didn't expect to find an actual stage, but I thought the "stage area" would at least be situated in a reasonable location. It was identified as a narrow space between a long bar and a bearing wall, penned in by perpendicular semi-walls, with no power outlets within 20 feet on either side. I imagined a tight space with five band members, several amplifiers, a large drum kit, many exposed extension cords and X-number of lubricated bar patrons passing through. It seemed to be more of a blueprint for disaster than fun.
That said, I'm always open to venue suggestions.
the smallest band mr. dream has ever been in was a 5 piece, more often than not, he plays in a 6-7 piece band. his 5 member band played many a gig in similar scenarios as you describe.
and, i have no venue suggestions, most especially for NYC. hubby only plays local, and again, not any places i imagine a tribute band, except perhaps when they play the annual oyster fest...outdoors! huge stage! (good thing, b/c then 9 piece band! :shock: ) but yes, their own PA system. probably their most fun gig every year tho!
anyhoo....it was more all in good fun, and sure...a bump for the promowhore.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow