The joy of playing in a Function Band
One of the great joys of playing in a function band is the variety of songs and styles which you get to play. Originals bands are obviously focused on their own material, and whilst they… Read More
The bitter taste of poor quality
I came across a well-known saying that I thought was very poignant especially when booking live entertainment for your special event. The saying is, “The bitter taste of poor quality remains long after the sweetness… Read More
Function Band vs Originals – Part 2b – The Musician: Function.
Having looked at the Musician’s pros and cons for playing in an Originals band, it is only right that we now look at the flip side: the Function Band – many an outstanding musician has… Read More
Function Band vs Originals – Part 2a The Musician: Originals.
So we looked at the pros and cons of function bands and originals bands from the viewpoint of the customer… but what about the musician?! Perhaps you are a musician looking to join a band… Read More
Function Band Vs Originals – Part 1 The Customer
Part 1 The Customer Although the live music scene is not what it was, there is still a great need for live music in a whole heap of settings. Large well-known Originals bands get to… Read More
Good natural energy boost for bands!
Good natural energy boost for bands! Have you ever got to the end of a gig feeling shattered and ready for bed but having to face all the packing down and the journey home??! As… Read More
Age doesn’t matter, unless you’re cheese!
“Age doesn’t matter, unless you’re cheese.” This is a famous saying by a sensible chap called Billie Burke. As a singer with After Dark Duo, Trio and Chemistry, I have come to increasingly support this… Read More