When your band is performing at a private event it is so important to always follow proper etiquette. This is to not only guarantee a successful event but to also set your band on a path for future referrals and a busy schedule with some high paying gigs. Here are a couple of suggestions: One thing that comes to mind is "band attire". Please follow whatever attire the host or hostess requests of you. If the event is formal or black tie you don't necessarily have to go rent

One of the toughest things for people to do, not only in business but personally, is to admit when they've made a mistake. A lesson we've learned over the years in the music business is to check and cross check and triple check our calendars for double bookings and errors. Tonight we had a mistake. It was one that we wouldn't have even noticed if one of our venues hadn't noticed that the band booked at their room was also on another clubs website. He called the other venue to

When replacing a bandmate who has decided to leave the band for one reason or another, take your time and find the right person. Often there is a sense of panic especially when it's an abrupt exit. Don't panic. Find viable substitutes to fill in while you are in the search process. Sometimes, an unexpected substitute could end up being the right fit. Don't rush it. Don't just hire the first player that happens to have an open schedule just to ease your burden. Having a gui

Listen to and respect your manager.... If you are smart enough to be represented by a manager then please listen to what they have to say. The reason to hire a manager is to help you hold your band to a higher standard, get your projects started and finished, have representation when It comes to contracts and negotiations and a myriad of other extremely important things. A manager is your advocate, they have your back and will handle aspects of the business that will keep yo

Check your ego at the door. Definition of a Band.... A band consists of more than one person therefore it's a unit or group of musicians and artists. A large key to the success of a group is to have a cohesive, collective and cooperative blend of talented people. Every successful band needs a leader or music director to call the show, run rehearsals, possibly handle money and bookings if no manager or agent are involved. With that being said, If one person feels that they a

Tax time can be a really tough time for musicians and other self employed individuals. A few words of advice in regards to making this time less stressful. 1. Make sure to keep receipts for everything that you purchase over the year. File those receipts in a safe place and in an orderly manner. This is extremely important as you might not only need these for your records but if you are ever audited, they are required. 2. As a singer you will very likely be able to write off c

Starting a band can be really exciting and also intimidating at the same time. Think of it as opening the doors of a brand new business or creating a family. This will help you approach the process in a most effective way. Something important to consider is finding musicians and singers that not only get along with one another, but also have similar musical goals. Make it a priority to choose artists that are interested in performing the same type of genres as well as putting

Some of the most talented musicians and singers we work with also happen to be the most humble. When you are in a profession that tends to garner positive attention from many, it's easy to get swept up in it. The fairest of them all are the ones that don't brag, don't boast and don't post about how great they are and how great their band is. Leave it to your clients and fans to let the rest of the world know how awesome you are. Your talents in conjunction with your humility

Customer service is paramount, always. In the music business, if you are a cover band, there is an even higher standard for it. Performing for the client and not for yourself can be a struggle for some musicians. Everyone has their favorite songs by their favorite artists but if you want to be a successful cover band you must appeal to the masses by choosing the correct songs. It's your job to cover other people's music, hence "cover" band. You've made a choice to perform th

Your sound engineer can make or break your band, therefore, it's extremely important to find the best person for the job. When someone walks into a venue and the first thing they hear is feedback or muffled vocals it can truly set the tone for how your band will be perceived for the rest of the evening. The sound engineer is an extension of your group, whether they are on stage mixing (as a band member) or out front mixing. Your band members need to make sure their equipment