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An Ace Music Venue - Gloucester - The Guns, Alpha Method & Just Fuzz

THE RETROTONES - "A three piece hailing from the Eastern end of the District Line, The Retrotones name may suggests a 60s rock revival band, but their sound is more QOSA, Nirvana and Pearl Jam........They have been together for a few years now and their chunky riff's, deep basslines and eerie melodies are beginning to gather attention" BARFLY - CAMDEN/2ND FEB/3PM/DAY FEST. PURPLE TURTLE - CAMDEN/24TH FEB/9PM.

A great oportunity to enjoy a night of flamenco for free!!

An example performers / agents contract.

Bands and Professionalism, I view this is a very important topic. There are alot of bands that don't cross their T's and dot their I's. It's for the most part fairly easy to learn your part of the song on your instrument and perhaps your vocal part, but there are many other things to take into account for your live performances.

One of the most crucial things you can do for yourself and your band is to promote the gigs that you book.

The struggling musician, it isn't just a cliché, it's true. You know, music is a tough business to be in but with a little drive and determination you too can find gigs.

It is every musicians dream to find gigs after gigs. That is what your dream is right?

If you want to get gigs, then you are going to have to do some schmoozing with club owners, bar owners and people of that nature.