Live Music Is Not Dead

Around the pubs and venues in the United Kingdom there are still many artists playing for only a few pounds to demanding audiencess who at the same time request Chuck Berry and the Arctic Monkeys. Keeping all these diverse individuals in the audiences happy is never simple, but not impossible either. With wonderful stage craft and clever of tunes at a specific Venue, a wonderful band might make anybody at all happy.
The organization of these artists is extraordinary. They must find like minded artists that are committed. Then they must find somewhere to practice. This is not simple as most can’t do this at home. If you are fortunate to have a house extensive enough, it’s un like ly you might get round the neighbours, as it’s so loud! It can’t be turned down as everything must be as loud as the drums. A band usually hires a room to practice, at great cost to themselves.
A band must additionally invest literally thousands on equipment. PA, lighting, guitars, drums etc.
The next hurdle is transport. For some reason most drummers can’t drive! Cars are usually inadequate as you would need a fleet of about 5 for your gig,  surprisingly expensive on the fuel, and impractical. Most artists have to hire or buy a van, again at great cost to themselves.
When they have finally rehearsed all there material over weeks or months, they are ready to play live. It is an sensational day, one of wonder, excitement and slight fear. You turn up to the Venue to find one man and his dog. And that man is  surprisingly drunk, wants to be your manager, and giving you all the worth of his ‘wisdom’ in the music game! The landlord is additionally drunk, and you can’t work out if he likes you or not.
You get poorly paid, if you get paid at all, and return home usually out of pocket.
Nonetheless the real rock heroes come back for more. They find the optimum Venue s, obtain a reputation, and play at some great places. Sure they still have bad shows, but the wonderful ones make up for it. They make it look so simple, but it is not. One such band may be seen at http://www.thehalfmonty.tk
The Half Monty have had there share of ups and downs. They have been ripped of at shows, played in the most dodgy Venue s, and heckled to death. But they are still here, bigger and better than ever having learnt from their early days.
So remember, when you see a local band advertised at a pub or club, go see them and help them. It is not simple for the lads and lasses. Perhaps buy them a beer  after  the show if you really enjoyed it. , for these are the true heroes of rock.