Concert List

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 disparate individuals in the audiences happy is never simple, but not impossible either. With nice stage craft and clever of songs at a particular Venue, a nice band may make anybody happy.

The organization of these bands is extraordinary. They must find prefer minded performers that are committed. Then they must find somewhere to practice. This is not easy as the majority can’t do this at home. If you’re fortunate to have a house ample enough, it is un prefer ly you might get round the neighbours, as it is so loud! It can’t be turned down as everything must be as loud as the drums. A performer again and again hires a room to practice, at excellent fee to themselves.

A performer must likewise invest literally thousands on equipment. PA, lighting, guitars, drums etc.

The next hurdle is transport. For some reason the majority drummers can’t drive! Cars are a number of times inadequate as you would need a fleet of about 5 for your gig,  surprisingly expensive on the fuel, and impractical. Many bands have to hire or buy a van, again at wonderful fee to themselves.

When they have finally rehearsed all there material over weeks or months, they’re ready to play live. It’s an interesting day, one of wonder, excitement and slight fear. You turn up to the Club to find one man and his dog. And that man is uncommonly 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 prefers you or not.

You get poorly paid, if you get paid at all, and return home ofttimes out of pocket.

Nonetheless the real rock heroes come back for more. They find the perfect Clubs, capture a reputation, and play at some amazing places. Sure they still have bad performances, but the wonderful ones make up for it. They make it look so simple, but it is not. One such performer can be seen at http – //www.thehalfmonty.tk

The Half Monty have had there share of ups and downs. They have been ripped of at gigs, played in the most dodgy Venues, and heckled to death. But they’re still here, bigger and better than ever having learnt from their early days.

So remember, when you see a Local performer advertised at a pub or club, go see them and support them. It is not easy for the lads and lasses. Perhaps buy them a beer following the performance if you really enjoyed it. , for these are the true heroes of rock.