Backstage With the Band

[jimiv]

I would go with the subs first. Ditto on the vocals. Yes you can start with one, the get the other. Don't go cheapo on the subs though. Lighting is also a must, but I would go with the subs first.

[tlbonehead]

Originally Posted by jimiv

I would go with the subs first. Ditto on the vocals. Yes you can start with one, the get the other. Don't go cheapo on the subs though. Lighting is also a must, but I would go with the subs first.

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

[tlbonehead]

Originally Posted by jimiv

I would go with the subs first. Ditto on the vocals. Yes you can start with one, the get the other. Don't go cheapo on the subs though. Lighting is also a must, but I would go with the subs first.

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

[mstreck]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

We have done very well going cheap without going crappy. Got two powered Yorkville subs for $1200 and two powered EV tops for $800 - easily $4k of PA for $2k. Throw in a driverack for $250 and a mixwiz for $800 and we have a great sounding PA. A lot of it is being in the right place at the right time and constantly looking for deals, but it can be done.

I'd like to add that a good light show can make you look like a different band - and a lot of people listen with their eyes. That is our next step.

[mstreck]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

We have done very well going cheap without going crappy. Got two powered Yorkville subs for $1200 and two powered EV tops for $800 - easily $4k of PA for $2k. Throw in a driverack for $250 and a mixwiz for $800 and we have a great sounding PA. A lot of it is being in the right place at the right time and constantly looking for deals, but it can be done.

I'd like to add that a good light show can make you look like a different band - and a lot of people listen with their eyes. That is our next step.

[jimiv]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

Cheapo = crappy. Cheap = discount/deal.

Damn, this internet thang is addicting. I really gots to get out of here.....yous guys is makin me late. Hahahaha

[jimiv]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

you can certainly go cheap. Just don't go crappy!

Cheapo = crappy. Cheap = discount/deal.

Damn, this internet thang is addicting. I really gots to get out of here.....yous guys is makin me late. Hahahaha

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

true in many cases, but much of the listed genre had little for extravagant harmonies. But proper singing for the genre is definitely up there.

Harmony is the thing that puts bands to the next level. anyone can go buy subs , but they dont have near the impact on pay as multiple part vocals.

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by tlbonehead

true in many cases, but much of the listed genre had little for extravagant harmonies. But proper singing for the genre is definitely up there.

Harmony is the thing that puts bands to the next level. anyone can go buy subs , but they dont have near the impact on pay as multiple part vocals.

[Chicken Monkey]

^^
Does not listen to rock music from the last two decades...

[Chicken Monkey]

^^
Does not listen to rock music from the last two decades...

[roamingbard13]

And also assumes that when I said the music is in a good place now that we don't already have that...we've had 2 and 3 part harmonies when appropriate
since our first gig 2 years ago, although they are a lot tighter now than they were then.

[roamingbard13]

And also assumes that when I said the music is in a good place now that we don't already have that...we've had 2 and 3 part harmonies when appropriate
since our first gig 2 years ago, although they are a lot tighter now than they were then.

[Potts]

Originally Posted by TIMKEYS

the best way to increase the value of a band is by really working on multiple part harmony vocals. It will do more for the bottom line than any gear purchase.

THIS

[Potts]

Originally Posted by TIMKEYS

the best way to increase the value of a band is by really working on multiple part harmony vocals. It will do more for the bottom line than any gear purchase.

THIS

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by roamingbard13

And also assumes that when I said the music is in a good place now that we don't already have that...we've had 2 and 3 part harmonies when appropriate
since our first gig 2 years ago, although they are a lot tighter now than they were then.

What did tighening up your harmony do for your band? I would guess it really upped what you were getting. The big paycheck tend to come from playing events like daves band does. Upping the vocal game is what got them there according to his reports. When they went to the two girls up front did the trick.

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by roamingbard13

And also assumes that when I said the music is in a good place now that we don't already have that...we've had 2 and 3 part harmonies when appropriate
since our first gig 2 years ago, although they are a lot tighter now than they were then.

What did tighening up your harmony do for your band? I would guess it really upped what you were getting. The big paycheck tend to come from playing events like daves band does. Upping the vocal game is what got them there according to his reports. When they went to the two girls up front did the trick.

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by TIMKEYS

What did tighening up your harmony do for your band? I would guess it really upped what you were getting. The big paycheck tend to come from playing events like daves band does. Upping the vocal game is what got them there according to his reports. When they went to the two girls up front did the trick.

The problem with harmony is that there isnt any room for error. they have to be spot on to be effective. In fact weak harmony is worse than no harmony in many cases.

[TIMKEYS]

Originally Posted by TIMKEYS

What did tighening up your harmony do for your band? I would guess it really upped what you were getting. The big paycheck tend to come from playing events like daves band does. Upping the vocal game is what got them there according to his reports. When they went to the two girls up front did the trick.

The problem with harmony is that there isnt any room for error. they have to be spot on to be effective. In fact weak harmony is worse than no harmony in many cases.

[tlbonehead]

Originally Posted by TIMKEYS

Harmony is the thing that puts bands to the next level. anyone can go buy subs , but they dont have near the impact on pay as multiple part vocals.

but if you are playing stuff like ENTER SANDMAN with no lowend you will get sent back to your garage with no gigs regardless of how well you can sing elaborate harmonies.