for the hippies and jammers. is it worth it to travel with bands?
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Not really, join a bad.
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Actually no, and as much as I love the bands on it, I'd prefer not to.\n\nFirst off, Fall Out Boy are not good live. They have good stage presence but that's basically it. Patrick does NOT sound good, and often is too out of breath to sing all the lyrics. Now, I love Fall Out Boy. But since they've gone mainstream, all the kids at the shows are annoying little 10-year-old girls who shop at Hollister and who don't know what scene means, even though all the bands on that tour (excluding AAR) are indeed quite scene. Plus, it's an arena tour, and it just takes away from that closeness you get with the band at club shows. You know, the kind Fall Out boy used to play. *sigh*\n\nAAR. I've actually never seen them. But I hear they're decent live, and plus Tyson is beautiful. Of course, I don't understand why AAR isn't headlining; in my opinion, they should be. They have sold many more records, have been mainstream for way longer, more people have heard of them, etc. than Fall Out Boy anyway. And tickets are not cheap, because it's an arena show. Once upon a time, you'd be able to see all these bands live for like $10. \n\nHawthorne. They're okay I guess. Again, another band that has gone mainstream, not as intense as FOB, but still. They put on a pretty good live show, because of the three guitars, and JT usually sounds okay. They have plenty of energy. It's still surreal to me that they're on the radio, and I assume they have the third opening slot, the third biggest, right in the middle between AAR and FFTL? I'm not sure. Yeah so I can't believe they're playing arenas either.\n\nFFTL. Probably the best live on this tour? Derek and Matt are hot. =D Sonny is awesome. So...they should be good. Again, going mainstream, which is absolutely CRAZY. it's like, just because they're support for FOB on this tour, MTV does this crazy huge interview/article on them. *shakes head*\n\nOkay...well since you're going this weekend, (this is one of the last few dates, isn't it? Congratulations, you get the closing of the tour) October Fall is playing, right? I've never seen them live, but they're definitely more pop sounding, like AAR. I'm not sure if they're good live, and since they're a relatively newer band, I'm not sure they'll be the best. However, they're probably the first band playing (as the smallest band left on the tour) so their set will be short, I'm sure.\n\nYou should wish the Hush Sound was playing your date. They are amazing. They left the tour a couple weeks ago I think. They came here. And I'm seeing them July 1st with Panic! At the Disco. So..yeah they're probably the best out of all the bands, but you aren't seeing them...\n\nHope that helps. =D And who knows, I may be wrong. Things may have changed. Have fun anyway, even though I would never go.
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Find someone to help you book some gigs, get a band (if you dont have one) and get a van to travel to the gigs and to sleep in.  Be willing to take ANYTHING to get your music out there.  It will also be a very big help for you to have a self-recorded and self-pressed CD for sales at the gigs.  If you don't have extra ways of making money, you'll starve.\n\nI did this for a while back in the early 80s.  It was a lot of fun, but we were always dirty and hungry.  We'd play in front of anyone and any size crowd.  We never really 'made it', but it was fun for a while.
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having your own band is extremely cool:).......and it also involves a lot of responsabilities &hard work.......the name is good and interesting in my opinion:)......good luck!
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The easiest way would be to go to a show at a club in a city close to yours, and meet them after at the merch tables...bands usually hang out at the merch tables after shows.
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have u tried advertising in the publican?? that could help u get ur bands off to a good start...only prob with pubs getting live bands is the licence it costs an arm and a leg (apparently no more than 2 people are aloud to sing or dance in a pub) because if u do u have to have a license stupid i know but its the gouvenment.......good luck
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Ok, but i have never been there, but for me I like to travel. But i am jealous cuz you are going to a concert.
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its pretty crowded then and in the summer.the summer jeep safari is a major,major tourisdt attraction.i moved from there a year ago.its a very pretty place! i like to call it heaven......but it should be ok in may.also,its the best time to go cause its not sweterling hot yet...and it can be soo hot in the summer there!other than that,its a small town,with mostly hippies.have fun and go to arches,mondo cafe,slickrock cafe and rave and image for some shopping.
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Local bands are literally  everywhere. Just check local bars or clubs that could recommend any.
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relax, there are only 2 other bands, and if P!atd is there, then they won't be very good. it will or will not be loud, depending on where you're standing. If you love P!atd, then it won't be long enough.
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I have never been on either excursion but have rode on a number of scenic railroads.  Those are some pretty neat excursion packages the GSMR is offering.  After reading through both, they honestly seem to offer about the same thing except for a few dollars separating the two.  If it were me I would try the Raft N' Rail option simply because professional rafters are there to help, and hot showers and changing rooms are available incase I might need them.  In any event, whichever you choose have a great time, sounds like fun!
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Unfortunately, I think you just missed it...(if it's the one in Albany)\n\nMay 14\nThe Good Life City Jamboree (Battle of the Bands):  Come out and bring the family to a show where the bands battle on the Floor and Raise the Roof! This Jamboree will host Columbus' All Star Marching Band, Northeast High School from Macon Georgia, Augusta's All Star Marching Band, and Westover Marching Band. To add a touch of Wildcat flavor Albany's own South Georgia Marching Wildcats will be performing like none other. Get your tickets Now! Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, Westover Band Members and Wildcats Band Members. Doors open at 3pm. Proceeds to benefit instruments for the South Georgia Marching Wildcats.\nTickets:   $7 advance; $10 day of show\nTime:  4 p.m.\nLocation:  Albany Civic Center, 100 W Oglethorpe Blvd.\nFor more ticket information call: (229) 430-5200.
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Wow! you are so lucky. Who are you going to see? And yes, it is totally worth it. I live about 45 minutes from there.
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I went last year and had a wonderful time. The music is as good as it gets. There is a person or band for every kind of musical taste. The hardest part is deciding who you are going to see when, because sometimes you have to leave one awesome show to see another. There are a lot of people (85,000 last year I think), which at times is a little overwhelming and sometimes scary depending on your state of mind. The porta potties were disgusting by the last day and were out of tp- so take your own. Bring a hat for shade and a lot of water, you'll need it. Overall, it was an enlightening experience. You walk away with a new appreciation for music and how it affects people- really cool.
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Put your band on www.mylocalbands.com. That a pretty good sight.
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A big YES! Apart from brilliant music and great to see live, they are down-to-earth musicians who are actively doing their parts to help the poor countries. What more could you ask for from the money you spend as a fan?
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Not yet, but I SERIOUSLY want to go!!! I think there may be one in Cardiff next year, which is relatively near me, so I'm going there like a shot. Their music is great.