Perhaps everything is free in the age of downloading, but more and more artists are releasing music free of charge. Or, rather, free of the idea of initially charging for music. Though it’s a tough environment for musicians to try and make a living, some artists—such as Brooklyn hip-hop duo Das [...]
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February 14th, 2010 - 6:32 pm § in Behind the scene at shows, Featured
‘A Picture Postcard’ of Chicago venues, from a musician’s perspective
View Davey von Bohlen’s Chicago shows in a larger map Milwaukee musician Davey von Bohlen has led the kind of musical career that must leave other artists teeming with jealousy. Since the early ’90s, Davey has performed in a variety of bands: Ten Boy Summer, Cap’n Jazz, The Promise[...]
February 7th, 2010 - 1:52 pm § in Behind the scene at shows, Featured
Some kind of merchandiser
When Philadelphia's Algernon Cadwallader played Strangelight - a new Chicago DIY venue - on Friday, Feb. 5, singer/bassist Peter Helmis took some time to discuss the process of creating and selling merchandise.[...]
January 30th, 2010 - 5:23 pm § in Behind the scene at shows, Featured
Schubas: If these walls could talk
Location, location, location. That's often what can affect the outcome of a show. If a venue has terrible sound, can't handle the crowd and exudes a bad atmosphere, the show may just as well be over before it starts.[...]
January 23rd, 2010 - 8:11 pm § in Behind the scene at shows, Featured
Behind the soundboard
Sound quality is one of the most important components of a live show. Bad sound can ruin a perfectly good performance. As such, the sound-men and women play a pivotal role during concerts.[...]