Music Concerts

Around the pubs and venues in the United Kingdom there are still many bands playing for only a few pounds to demanding fanss who simultaneously request Chuck Berry and the Arctic Monkeys. Keeping all these different people in the fans happy is never easy, but not impossible either. With nice stage craft and clever of songs at a specific Club, a nice band could make everybody happy.
The organization of these bands is extraordinary. They must find prefer minded musicians that are committed. Then they must find somewhere to practice. This is not easy as most can’t do this at home. If you’re fortunate to have a house ample enough, it is un like ly you could get round the neighbours, as it is so loud! It can’t be turned down as everything must be as loud as the drums. A band ofttimes hires a room to practice, at wonderful fee to themselves.
A band must also spend literally thousands on equipment. PA, lighting, guitars, drums etc.
The next hurdle is transport. For some reason most drummers can’t drive! Cars are ofttimes inadequate as you would need a fleet of about 5 for your gig,  surprisingly expensive on the fuel, and impractical. Virtually all bands have to hire or buy a van, again at wonderful fee to themselves.
When they have finally rehearsed all there material over weeks or months, they’re ready to play live. It’s an exhilarating day, one of wonder, excitement and slight fear. You turn up to the Club to find one man and his dog. And that man is  surprisingly drunk, wants to be your manager, and giving you all the worth of his ‘wisdom’ in the music game! The landlord is also drunk, and you can’t work out if he prefers you or not.
You get poorly paid, if you get paid at all, and return home ofttimes out of pocket.
However the real rock heroes come back for more. They find the best Club s, gain a reputation, and play at some wonderful places. Sure they still have bad gigs, but the nice ones make up for it. They make it look so easy, but it is not.
The Half Monty have had there share of ups and downs. They have been ripped of at gigs, played in the most dodgy Club s, and heckled to death. But they’re still here, bigger and better than ever having learnt from their early days.
So recall, when you see a regional band advertised at a pub or venue, go see them and assist them. It is not easy for the lads and lasses. Perhaps buy them a beer following the show if you really enjoyed it. , for these are the true heroes of rock.