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Of Battles of the Band, (And Other Gimics)

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by Gordon Kahan on February 10, 2010

If you’re starting a band and looking for gigs you should know that there are plenty of “promoters” out there waiting to take advantage of you. This is not to say that all Battle of the Bands are scams… Well, I’ll share some of my personal experiences, you can form your own opinions. [click to continue…]

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So You Want to be a Rockstar?

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by Gordon Kahan on June 26, 2009

Whenever people tell me they think the life of a gigging musician is cool I always tell them the same thing: “It ain’t glamorous”. This doesn’t mean it isn’t fun, I love it; however, it’s a ton of work for not much money. That’s not to say that some people don’t make great money playing music, but for most of us mortals it is a pursuit of love, and at best small remuneration. [click to continue…]

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Starting a Band

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by Gordon Kahan on June 26, 2009

Chances are, if you want to learn to play guitar it is because you have fantasized about playing live, probably in front of thousands of adoring fans. So how do you go from learning songs in your bedroom to playing Carnegie Hall? Well, as the saying goes: practice, practice, practice! That aside, here are some ideas to get you rolling towards that goal. [click to continue…]

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