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Solo and Duo Acts

Solo and duo acts are becoming more popular in today's downsized world, and face their own unique challenges. Small Acoustic Gigs and Coffee House settings are also blossoming. From backing tracks to setup to maximizing your opportunities, here's the place to share your tips, advice, jokes, and horror stories.
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1,692 topics in this forum

  1. Small and Versatile PA Systems 1 2

    By Howie22,
    • 45 replies
    • 152 views

  2. Soundchecking alone...

    By Alpione,
    • 11 replies
    • 97 views

  3. Genz Benz

    By herbie d,
    • 8 replies
    • 74 views

  4. What songs do you make your own?

    By Telecruiser,
    • 17 replies
    • 65 views

  5. Setlists - How do you guys keep 200+ songs memorized? 1 2

    By gearo999,
    • 40 replies
    • 647 views

  6. Bit of a long shot but I thought I would ask

    By steve mac,
    • 14 replies
    • 65 views

  7. when your acoustic guitar lead tone has no sustain....

    By doezer,
    • 24 replies
    • 619 views

  8. Anyone using a looper in their live act?

    By gearo999,
    • 10 replies
    • 54 views

  9. People that Feel Entitled 1 2

    By Potts,
    • 25 replies
    • 102 views

  10. anyone using harmonicas??

    By doezer,
    • 17 replies
    • 79 views

  11. How You Select Songs, or?

    By richardmac,
    • 13 replies
    • 56 views

  12. Anyone near Detroit?

    By deanmass,
    • 3 replies
    • 56 views

  13. Bose L1 compact at $899

    By badhorsie777,
    • 12 replies
    • 63 views

  14. Do any of you DJ as well as play solo/duo/band

    By deanmass,
    • 6 replies
    • 67 views

  15. Breaks

    By Jersey Jack,
    • 18 replies
    • 582 views

  16. What are your most popular cover songs in your set.

    By Ides of March,
    • 6 replies
    • 57 views

  17. Vocalist Live 3 on the way.

    By busdriver72,
    • 10 replies
    • 58 views

  18. Performing Your Own Songs

    By pogo97,
    • 14 replies
    • 60 views

  19. Blackbird? 1 2

    By Potts,
    • 31 replies
    • 131 views

  20. Unplugged Open Mic Question

    By cherri,
    • 23 replies
    • 50 views

  21. Heading out to a "first", in a few minutes...

    By Terry Allan Hall,
    • 7 replies
    • 52 views

  22. No Love For Cat Stevens 1 2

    By Sgt. Rock,
    • 48 replies
    • 114 views

  23. "Thank God it's Over" Gig

    By Potts,
    • 16 replies
    • 129 views

  24. Song Verifcation

    By nchangin,
    • 6 replies
    • 39 views

  25. Whatever happened to house PAs? 1 2

    By pogo97,
    • 26 replies
    • 120 views

  26. going "Off Book" 1 2

    By pogo97,
    • 39 replies
    • 155 views

  27. Did my first solo cover gig tonight, two hours, in 25 years.

    By deanmass,
    • 2 replies
    • 48 views

  28. Aim High!

    By chemikool,
    • 11 replies
    • 77 views

  29. Mixer advice from my new solo & duo friends, please. 1 2

    By SusieP,
    • 46 replies
    • 244 views

  30. what canopy for outdoor gigs in summer

    By Steve Flash,
    • 3 replies
    • 78 views

  31. DJ KJ I saw this weekend

    By nchangin,
    • 0 replies
    • 40 views

  32. I had to cancel tonight :(

    By Potts,
    • 23 replies
    • 500 views

  33. What Beatles Tunes Do You Play?

    By Potts,
    • 19 replies
    • 214 views

  34. Wedding and who the heck is "Morrissey"? 1 2

    By nchangin,
    • 42 replies
    • 114 views

  35. Do You Ever Get Lazy With____?

    By Potts,
    • 24 replies
    • 85 views

  36. Covered in soot.

    By Sgt. Rock,
    • 1 reply
    • 48 views

  37. Do you use a sign w/ your tip jar? 1 2 3

    By Terry Allan Hall,
    • 68 replies
    • 773 views

  38. Homemade Laptop Stand

    By Potts,
    • 15 replies
    • 106 views

  39. a good way to find places to play?

    By imtheking,
    • 5 replies
    • 66 views

  40. Anyone here doing anything different?

    By badhorsie777,
    • 3 replies
    • 45 views

  41. iPad mic stand mount

    By mikerol,
    • 5 replies
    • 45 views

  42. No conventional mixer

    By zelmobeaty,
    • 4 replies
    • 54 views

  43. Building a Following as a Solo/Duo Act 1 2

    By Howie22,
    • 40 replies
    • 118 views

  44. Feeling Uncomfortable Right Off the Bat

    By Sgt. Rock,
    • 23 replies
    • 240 views

  45. Cheesy Backing Tracks and PA System Dynamic Range 1 2

    By dboomer,
    • 33 replies
    • 252 views

  46. farmers markets

    By eyesore,
    • 23 replies
    • 147 views

  47. fishman soloamp 1 2 3

    By eyesore,
    • 71 replies
    • 675 views

  48. What side? bar or restaurant?

    By Bob Dey,
    • 14 replies
    • 85 views

  49. Does anyone use a Variax for solo/duo gigs?

    By msmooth,
    • 11 replies
    • 207 views

  50. Fun and Unusual Gig Last Night

    By Howie22,
    • 2 replies
    • 68 views
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