Gigs

Music jobs in the Military sucks. Can I be a Military and have my music gigs in the civil world?

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:57:42 +0000

If you are a music producer or musician, can you be in the Military and still have your gigs? And when I say gigs I mean to work in the music industry on the civil world?

Yes – you can.

First of all, there are musicians in the military – however, you need to be very good! Each branch of the military have bands in several locations. In most cases, music is their primary job.

If you have a ‘regular’ job in the military, that is your first duty. If you have a regular schedule, and can work your ‘garage band’ around that schedule, there is nothing stopping you from playing, writing, producing with civilians in your area.

I was in the Navy, and played rythm guitar n a band that took of local gigs. When it conflicted with my ‘duty’, I had to miss the gigs.

Bottom line, as long as you’re staying ‘legal’, and your involvment with music doesn’t conflict with your job in the military – you should be fine.

Good Luck

How Many Gigs of RAM Will I Need To Run Minecraft Well?

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:52:28 +0000

I’m getting a new computer because my laptop can’t run Minecraft without lagging. Even on tiny render setting and fast graphics. I’m just curious to how many gigs I would need. Thanks!

2-3 Gigs is efficient enough. I have 2 gigs of RAM and it runs good on Normal fog view.

How to get gigs for a solo artist?

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:30:14 +0000

I am a solo artist trying to get my name out to the people. I just wanna know, how do I find gigs for myself to play. I have NO connections in the business and I am NOT comfortable with Battle of the Bands. Is there anywhere online I can find gigs.

A great way to go is House Concerts – perfect for the solo performer. You get an appreciative audience, you get to play your original material and they can pay well if done right.

A few great resource sites are:

How can I get gigs for my metal band?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:04:07 +0000

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.

Guitar Amp question, for Band practice and Gigs?

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:13:35 +0000

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.

How many gigs of music can my 11 inch macbook air hold ?

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:23:24 +0000

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.

Can I use BEHRINGER B215D x 2 PA for my band gigs?

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:03:33 +0000

We play Jazz (Bass, keyboard and vocal) we want to play at small pubs, cafe and small hall for party etc. I’ve been looking for some PA. some brand are really expensive!! last week I found this Behringer PA (that we can afford), when I googled I couldn’t find any clue whether this PA is suitable for a band performance like us. someone, please help us!!! thanks

Yes. They are 550 watts each if I read correctly. I have Yamaha MS400 speakers that are very clear and clean and big enough, so 550 is even more, as long as they are 550 each.
You might want a subwoofer for larger gigs too, or for the hall.

WMy band gigs too much- what can I do?

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:10:25 +0000

I joined a band with the agreement that we would do 2 gigs a month. Now they are booing 3-4 a month and there is even one stretch of 5 weeks in a row of gigs. What can I do about this- If I bring it up they tell me they have to take what they can get as you never know what a gig can lead too.

ether quite or keep going.

What is a good free website to show my band for paying gigs.?

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:58:51 +0000

I have a band and would like to make a website for my band for free.does anyone know where i can find one?

i would start a youtube account so people would also capture some visual aspects of your performances which would make them want to check you guys out.
my friends’ bands use PureVolume, although i’m not sure if it’s free to put up songs. everything else like band sign up is, however.
you might also wanna try myspace, even if it is a little outdated.
you never know what could happen.

How much is 2 gigs of data really for phone usage?

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:04:03 +0000

I was looking into phone services for when my contract ends, but 2 gigs seems like so little. But maybe its not.

To use up all 2 gigs of data in a month, what would you have to do? How many apps to download, does havent facebook connected all the time kill that usage, all that, because I dont know and really I just use wifi for now.

Someone clear this up for me?

Every carrier has a data calculator on its website. Go find one and play with it.