Gigs

We’ve gotten a few gigs before, but mostly parties and things with people we know who gave us a chance to play. We played a battle of the bands once and won second. I really want to find some real gigs, but I don’t know a lot of small venues that are open to thrash metal, and any venues of any size that I find, I don’t know how to go about getting the gig. We’re in the Downingtown/West Chester area (outside Philadelphia) if you know any venues that would be interested.

Talk to some similar bands in the area, try starting with secret shows at small, private "venues" (usually rigged-up garages are the ones I’ve played at)

Eventually, if you’re good enough, you’re likely to end up playing with a more popular band (thus gaining you notoriety) or for people there to recruit for larger shows.

I currently have a 15 watt guitar amp, its not enough for band practice.

Would a 75 watt 1×12 be plenty of power for practice and small gigs?

My bass player uses a 50 watt 1×12 and we have a 60 watt 2×10 PA (For vocals only) and a fairly loud drummer.

If you go tube then 30 watts would do it. If you buy solid state you probably will need 75 watts.

i have around 30 gigs of music. my got a macbook air for christmas and i’m afraid it won’t be able to hold my music once i try to transfer it.

Hi ian
30 gigs is next to nothing with a mac book i have one also it has over 150 gigs of free space.
if you are that worried an external drive might be the answer or a flash drive some of these now are up to 32 gigs so you could carry your music around in a pendrive. .
the hard drive is upgrade able to 1000 gigs.