
HOW TO: Set the Stage On-premise - Bar Business
Jun 17, 2015 · Putting a band or DJ up on stage in your venue is like putting the biggest and best flat screen TV in the world in the corner of your bar; people are simply drawn to it, and held captive by the entertainment on display.
Stage Design for Bars: Expert Tips to Transform Your Venue …
Nov 22, 2024 · The ideal stage size for your bar depends on several factors, including your venue's square footage, ceiling height, and typical performance needs. For intimate acoustic sets, a stage as small as 12x8 feet might suffice, while full bands might need 24x16 feet or more.
Gigging Bands: Advice for Playing in Bars - Neal Rudnik
There is a wide range ideas and practices that can assist you and your band in maximizing your enjoyment level and potential. Most everything revolves around putting your band in position to succeed, temporarily aligning your band’s interests with the venue’s interests. Rule #1: The boss of the venue is always in charge.
Optimizing the Band Stage: A Guided Diagram
A well-designed band stage setup diagram can save time during setup, minimize technical issues during the performance, and create a visually appealing stage. It is an essential tool for any band or stage crew to ensure a successful and professional live show.
A Live Soundman’s Handbook for Small Venues - Pro Audio Files
Before the band gets to the venue, or perhaps while they’re setting up, ring out your room. This basically involves setting a mic on stage and increasing it’s gain until you start to hear feedback.
16 Tips for Working Musicians on How to Be a Successful Club or Bar …
Whether you're a full band, a duo, or a solo artist, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun and make some money. The most successful bands and artists practice certain fundamentals that have been proven effective time and time again.
Design Tips to Enhance Your Band’s Stage Presence
Feb 1, 2023 · With these tips in mind, you can start planning and designing a stage that will help you enhance your performance, better promote yourself and your band, and make a lasting …
What To Say Between Songs At A Gig; Top Banter & Crowd Interaction Tips
Dec 29, 2020 · If you have band members, an easy banter option is introducing the band. Personally, I like to do this over top of music, so as to keep energy up, but it's up to you.
A guide to Phish's on-stage hand signals, from Drunken Bar …
Jul 3, 2012 · When a band doesn't rely on a set list, musicians often find other ways to communicate on stage during the music. Phish, a band utterly reliant on improvisation, has gotten particularly good...
Streamlining Your Band's Stage Setup: Tips and Tricks
Jun 14, 2016 · Here are some common stage organizational issues that really put a damper on your band's live show and what you can do about them.