Indie Rock Law #39 – Turn down gigs that require a one hour set because you can’t play that long
June 9, 2009 at 9:40 am 1 comment
Turn down gigs that require a one hour set because you can’t play that long.
Disclaimer: This is obviously not for bands accustomed to headlining tours but for the millions of bands with only an ep or an album to their name.
Recording and self-releasing an ep or a full-length is quite the accomplishment. It puts you in a good position to open for established touring bands and play a twenty or thirty minute set every night.
What about when you’re home and want to make some extra money by playing a few shows, though? Some of these clubs will expect you to play for an hour … or even worse … two hours. This leaves you in the difficult position of selling out and becoming a cover band or just not playing the gig.
You know what to do.
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