Good stuff Damo! Road etiquette is so important to a successful run. Quality food also leads to a less rancid environment. Nothing worse than sitting inches away from someone processing last nights chilidogs while trying to hold down today’s onion dip 🙈
Lol, that was amazing. Ever gone straight from surfing in winter where someone has pissed in their wetsuit, into the car, played a gig, gone out, got pissed and then all slept in the same room? Minging.
Hi Damian! Do you have any tips for artists who are singer-songwriters but have a band who play their music? Tips on how to keep them motivated, allow them to put in their own creative input without disrupting your vision as an artist, etc? That would be so helpful!!
Hi Lisey, This is a great question and something I would like to make a video on (thanks for that) How to keep your band motivated. I've never been a singer songwriter but I can come at it from the other angle of being the hired gun (paid or unpaid) and I know what I look for in projects to keep me motivated. Also from being around other musicians in a similar position. I would say the number one word I would use is momentum as all musicians are desperate to be on a winning side and will be looking to projects they are in to take them there. So when the artist is being proactive and getting gigs, new songs and opportunities its exciting. Also fun is very important for musicians and while it's important that everyone is professional and doing their job properly it's important to enjoy the project and have an all in it together mentality instead of feeling like you are replaceable at any minute. Lastly for now, feeling like a valued member of the team is important so looking after musicians with good feedback and thank you's help. If there is no money in the project and the musicians are doing it because they believe in the artist and that it's going somewhere then the odd buying a round of drinks or snacks make people feel wanted and loved. How does this sound so far? Damo
These are some great tips Damian! 🙏 I never thought about avoiding hot topics. That's true, people have differing opinions. These types of things could lead to heated arguments
Thanks Paulo, I can remember so many times where we accidentally broke that rule and you could see what was coming. It's so frustrating when stress and arguments spill over into the live show. Luckily for us (and probably many bands) as soon as you jump on stage it made us all happy and usually took away any bad feelings of the day 🙂
Hey this is not really related but I was wondering if you have ever done a video about 'Band Bio's / Band Descriptions'? Are they important? How we go about writing one? I find most bands have nothing written at all or they have an over inflated mess of phatic and over the top descriptions that make you cringe. (e.g. Bob's Blazing hot solo's will melt you face off while Mike's good looks and pitch perfect singing will hypnotize the audience!) How do you write something that's noticeable, factual and NOT ridiculous!
Damian, do you have a video on the legal options to start a band or hire musicians to backup a solo artist? BTW, tried sending you a private message on Twitter but your account is not accessible? Thank you in advance for your reply?
I watched over 30 of your videos in the last week. First: love your brit accent. Second: great contents. Do you know Marco Montemagno? Is a 47 y o men who lives in Brighton. He helps people with startups and big companies in marketing strategies, you should contact him ;) He also has a BIG youtube channel in Italian where he talks about marketing, social media etcs.
Another great video Damian! I would love to know what you think of my band and how we should be going about taking the next step... We are on the cusp of something great, but just lacking the direction to make the next leap I guess! Anyway here's our latest music video and would love to know your thoughts! ruclips.net/video/srK3VfoR2y0/видео.html
I don’t in anyway want to sound disrespectful, nor hurtful. However, in my part of America this just doesn’t apply anymore. Live music is now a thing of the past. The days of traveling and playing music are over. Even large name Bands of the past are at best playing small venues, such as Casinos. Making a living playing music is over. We had a thriving music scene not long ago. It’s over. I’m not an angry, resentful musician. I’m just being truthful. People don’t go out to see music anymore. There’s more players than people in the audience. The D.U.I. Laws seemed to be the start of the end. I see young people in your audience. The truth is they should keep playing. But, keep reality in mind. Get a trade, an education in something that you love to do as a living. Rap and hip hop are what’s happening now. All the labels are signing artists that don’t play instruments. I’m very sorry to have to say this. However, it’s the truth. I think all should realize this. Your speaking of your time and experience. I understand this. That time is over where I’m living. No one is making a living playing music. We all must deal with this reality. Please understand I’m not trying to be hurtful. The situation might be different in other parts of the world? But I have, and did have a career in music. Others I played with or knew did also. I only know one who’s still making a living as a studio musician. I’m sorry to have to say this. I wish the situation was different. Please feel free to delete my comment. I’m only trying to be truthful as I previously said. Thanks
Thanks Rick, Sadly with these events we only get a few mins to set up and have to go with what we get but hopefully we are getting better at them and over time can improve 🙂
Good stuff Damo! Road etiquette is so important to a successful run. Quality food also leads to a less rancid environment. Nothing worse than sitting inches away from someone processing last nights chilidogs while trying to hold down today’s onion dip 🙈
lol so true! Just reading that brought back memories lol
This is hilarious!
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Lol, that was amazing. Ever gone straight from surfing in winter where someone has pissed in their wetsuit, into the car, played a gig, gone out, got pissed and then all slept in the same room? Minging.
Hi Damian! Do you have any tips for artists who are singer-songwriters but have a band who play their music? Tips on how to keep them motivated, allow them to put in their own creative input without disrupting your vision as an artist, etc? That would be so helpful!!
Hi Lisey,
This is a great question and something I would like to make a video on (thanks for that) How to keep your band motivated.
I've never been a singer songwriter but I can come at it from the other angle of being the hired gun (paid or unpaid) and I know what I look for in projects to keep me motivated. Also from being around other musicians in a similar position.
I would say the number one word I would use is momentum as all musicians are desperate to be on a winning side and will be looking to projects they are in to take them there. So when the artist is being proactive and getting gigs, new songs and opportunities its exciting.
Also fun is very important for musicians and while it's important that everyone is professional and doing their job properly it's important to enjoy the project and have an all in it together mentality instead of feeling like you are replaceable at any minute.
Lastly for now, feeling like a valued member of the team is important so looking after musicians with good feedback and thank you's help. If there is no money in the project and the musicians are doing it because they believe in the artist and that it's going somewhere then the odd buying a round of drinks or snacks make people feel wanted and loved.
How does this sound so far?
Damo
The ear plugs are a great idea - no, I don't want to listen to an hour of jazz fusion straight after doing a gig !
HA HA Absolutely.
😂😂😂
But that's perfect wind down music! 😂😂
I like Jazz fusion.
These are some great tips Damian! 🙏 I never thought about avoiding hot topics. That's true, people have differing opinions. These types of things could lead to heated arguments
Thanks Paulo,
I can remember so many times where we accidentally broke that rule and you could see what was coming. It's so frustrating when stress and arguments spill over into the live show. Luckily for us (and probably many bands) as soon as you jump on stage it made us all happy and usually took away any bad feelings of the day 🙂
@@DamianKeyes haha yes! That's honestly how my brother and I are. We get into arguments and then head straight to jam and we get over it 🤣
Another great video. Thanks Damo!
Hey this is not really related but I was wondering if you have ever done a video about 'Band Bio's / Band Descriptions'? Are they important? How we go about writing one? I find most bands have nothing written at all or they have an over inflated mess of phatic and over the top descriptions that make you cringe. (e.g. Bob's Blazing hot solo's will melt you face off while Mike's good looks and pitch perfect singing will hypnotize the audience!) How do you write something that's noticeable, factual and NOT ridiculous!
Best band I've worked with the fray hands down
Damian, do you have a video on the legal options to start a band or hire musicians to backup a solo artist?
BTW, tried sending you a private message on Twitter but your account is not accessible? Thank you in advance for your reply?
Does anyone here think it's easier or harder to be in a band with two people instead of three? As far as not getting on each others nerves?
Shoutout to Issac you rock brother
Brilliant Damian, really helpful.
Take care.
Cheers
Thanks Albert
I watched over 30 of your videos in the last week. First: love your brit accent. Second: great contents.
Do you know Marco Montemagno? Is a 47 y o men who lives in Brighton. He helps people with startups and big companies in marketing strategies, you should contact him ;) He also has a BIG youtube channel in Italian where he talks about marketing, social media etcs.
Goat video, your sub count doubled since I subscribed
haha me too, started watching just after 9k
Another great video Damian! I would love to know what you think of my band and how we should be going about taking the next step... We are on the cusp of something great, but just lacking the direction to make the next leap I guess! Anyway here's our latest music video and would love to know your thoughts! ruclips.net/video/srK3VfoR2y0/видео.html
That's an interesting title
It was a tough 8 years 😜
LOL Does not apply to India
🙂Ah yes good point I don't have any experience touring in India.. you might just need to kill them off quicker 😜
@@DamianKeyes Haha that's why we have a great populace it seems even researching India scares most minds
@@ashwadhwani Is there a touring scene in India?
@@DamianKeyes Yes for sure in winter due to festivals till the New Year
Lmfao seriously though bandmates can drive you insane
I don’t in anyway want to sound disrespectful, nor hurtful. However, in my part of America this just doesn’t apply anymore. Live music is now a thing of the past. The days of traveling and playing music are over. Even large name Bands of the past are at best playing small venues, such as Casinos. Making a living playing music is over. We had a thriving music scene not long ago. It’s over. I’m not an angry, resentful musician. I’m just being truthful. People don’t go out to see music anymore. There’s more players than people in the audience. The D.U.I. Laws seemed to be the start of the end. I see young people in your audience. The truth is they should keep playing. But, keep reality in mind. Get a trade, an education in something that you love to do as a living. Rap and hip hop are what’s happening now. All the labels are signing artists that don’t play instruments. I’m very sorry to have to say this. However, it’s the truth. I think all should realize this. Your speaking of your time and experience. I understand this. That time is over where I’m living. No one is making a living playing music. We all must deal with this reality. Please understand I’m not trying to be hurtful. The situation might be different in other parts of the world? But I have, and did have a career in music. Others I played with or knew did also. I only know one who’s still making a living as a studio musician. I’m sorry to have to say this. I wish the situation was different. Please feel free to delete my comment. I’m only trying to be truthful as I previously said. Thanks
This is England mate
Its heading that way in England/UK too, live music is dying. We are just always ten years behind the USA in all trends. @@danolaf8377
Great value, poor audio signal....again. Way too much headroom noise ... Thanks anyway.
Thanks Rick,
Sadly with these events we only get a few mins to set up and have to go with what we get but hopefully we are getting better at them and over time can improve 🙂
lol nice video
Thank you!
Great vid as always