An essential guide to running a covers band for pub gigs and private functions. It is informative, funny and insightful and an absolute must-read for all gigging musicians and anyone considering running their own band. You don't have to be a musician to enjoy this book as the amusing anecdotes and real life experiences will resonate with everyone, whatever age, however musical!
"This book is incredible. Love, love, love it! I love how it is a factual reference book, but with comical anecdotes, real-life experience and, of course, a great personal touch. It really cheered me up and kept me entertained" Leah, aged 17.
"Despite the fact that the pub scene/market is one with which I was never involved, I think this book does a brilliant job of conveying the atmosphere and realities of said scene/market. The book is very approachable, flows well and is clearly and entertainingly written. The advice throughout is sensible, strategically well pointed-up, and some of the more chilling aspects of that part of the business (and she’s right, it IS a business, and should be treated as such) are painted in appropriately lurid - that is to say, realistic - fashion. The important background subjects - choice of material, presentation, rehearsal time, etc. - are given the importance they unquestionably deserve, together with sufficient good humour to hold the reader’s attention throughout." Jack Long, aged 73
"This book is incredible. Love, love, love it! I love how it is a factual reference book, but with comical anecdotes, real-life experience and, of course, a great personal touch. It really cheered me up and kept me entertained" Leah, aged 17.
"Despite the fact that the pub scene/market is one with which I was never involved, I think this book does a brilliant job of conveying the atmosphere and realities of said scene/market. The book is very approachable, flows well and is clearly and entertainingly written. The advice throughout is sensible, strategically well pointed-up, and some of the more chilling aspects of that part of the business (and she’s right, it IS a business, and should be treated as such) are painted in appropriately lurid - that is to say, realistic - fashion. The important background subjects - choice of material, presentation, rehearsal time, etc. - are given the importance they unquestionably deserve, together with sufficient good humour to hold the reader’s attention throughout." Jack Long, aged 73
