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ZERO !
We had some great gigs on the calendar in early March.
All of them were cancelled and we have no offers since.
1 or 2 gigs a month
2 to 4 gigs a month
4 to 6 gigs a month.
6 or more gigs a month
How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Poll above.
Curious how much everyone is playing these days now that some bars/restaurants are trying to open.
- Tom
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Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
ZERO !
We had some great gigs on the calendar in early March.
All of them were cancelled and we have no offers since.
Gretsch USA & Zildjian(What Else Would I Ever Need ?)
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Nada. All bars are closed in Cali after a short limited opening. Infection rates climbed after the bars and restaurants reopened.
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Zero should be an option.. None for me but not because of covid.
Last edited by MDK; 08-31-2020 at 03:48 PM.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
PDP Concept Classic Bop kit 18x14, 12x8, 14x14
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Man, I had no idea so few would still be playing. That's why I didn't put zero on there. Wow! - - Sorry guys! These are tough times.
- Tom
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Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
2 since March 14th, both at the same place, one scheduled, one a last minute addition after another band cancelled. Many others cancelled. We have one gig in September that hasn't been cancelled yet, but we're still waiting to hear if it will be.
Acoustic Kits:
DW Design 6 pc
Tama Silverstar Limited Edition Mirage 5 pc
Tama Superstar 5 pc
Gretsch Catalina Ash 4 pc
Slingerland 7 pc
Electronic Kits:
Yamaha DTX532k
Roland SPD-SX Sample Pad, Roland PD-85 (x3) and KD9 pads
Alessis Sample Pad
Snares:
Tama SLP Black Brass
Tama SLP G Maple
Rukus Santos/Bubinga/Poplar/Wenge
Hardware:
Tama and DW
Cymbals:
Zildjian A Series, A Custom and K Custom
Microphones:
Miktek, Audix and Shure
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
I miss playing so much... :(
14pc Yamaha Maple Custom Vintage (24pc in total) | 12pc PDP X7 | 9pc Ludwig Jr. | 9pc Pork Pie ZebraWood | 7pc PDP Concept Maple Classic | 5pc Sonor | 5pc Ddrum Dominion | 5pc Orbitone | 4pc Sonor Martini | 65 Snare drums and growing!
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Me too. I haven't played since all this started.
- Tom
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Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Absolutely zero & not looking like any for the rest of the year :(
The Varukers.
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
December 2019 at Motorheads was the last time we played out.
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Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
So we just booked another gig at the same venue(a marina) for Sept 19th, but also found out that the gig scheduled for the 11th is most likely cancelled. So for the entire summer we will have played a total of 3 gigs, all at the same place. NY has just slapped yet another restriction on live music. In addition to reduced capacity, masks, social distancing, etc., venues cannot sell tickets, charge a cover or advertise for live music. If there is live music, it must be "incidental" to dining or some other activity. If that doesn't drive the final nail into the coffin of live music I don't what will. There are rallies being held to try to bring attention to the seemingly arbitrary singling out of an already vulnerable industry. New York State currently has the lowest infection rate, and has allowed pretty much everything to reopen, including gyms, but for some reason live music venues are still being punished.
Acoustic Kits:
DW Design 6 pc
Tama Silverstar Limited Edition Mirage 5 pc
Tama Superstar 5 pc
Gretsch Catalina Ash 4 pc
Slingerland 7 pc
Electronic Kits:
Yamaha DTX532k
Roland SPD-SX Sample Pad, Roland PD-85 (x3) and KD9 pads
Alessis Sample Pad
Snares:
Tama SLP Black Brass
Tama SLP G Maple
Rukus Santos/Bubinga/Poplar/Wenge
Hardware:
Tama and DW
Cymbals:
Zildjian A Series, A Custom and K Custom
Microphones:
Miktek, Audix and Shure
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Last gig was Feb 29, leap year day..0 since.
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
We had 1 gig in late July and have another one Scheduled for next weekend. Both private parties/events. Most local venues have all but given up on live music for the rest of the year. No one wants to attend if you can’t dance and have to wear a mask.
That said, it’s not a big deal for my band right now. We changed some members, added 40+ new songs and are heading in a slightly different direction.
-Brian
"Too many crappy used drum stuff to list"
Play the SONG......not the DRUMS!!!
"I think that feeling is a lot more important than technique. It's all very well doing a triple paradiddle - but who's going to know you've done it? If you play technically you sound like everybody else. It's being original that counts." ~ John Bonham
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Added over 40 songs? Wow! Impressive.Originally Posted by N2Bluz
- Tom
Everyone loves FREE... like this free drum forum. But like your car and even your drums, they require upkeep and maintenance and that requires money.
Will you consider Shopping at Drum Bum to help support this forum?
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I know from working with Drum Bum through the years, that this forum is costly to run. It requires server fees, hosting, ongoing moderation, advertising, software upgrades, security certificates and IT work when it breaks. All in addition to the expenses that come from running a business. These costs are offset (hopefully) by members that click through to Drum Bum to make a purchase now and then, if not make a contribution to help keep it running.
On behalf of Drum Bum, thank you for your consideration.
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
It sounds like it but not really, considering the songs and style we play.
Basically, our new front man plays rhythm and leads on a 12 string and does most all the vocals. He learns the songs (Most he already performed in his solo act or in one of the hard rock bands he’s been in) and we just follow him. Some songs are more complicated, but most of the time it only takes playing it a couple times. Once we’ve played it 4-5 times, the basic song structure is set and it’s gig-ready. From there, it just gets better as the guys jam, improvIse their own licks and find their “Place” in each song. The biggest issue is working up vocal harmonies.
-Brian
"Too many crappy used drum stuff to list"
Play the SONG......not the DRUMS!!!
"I think that feeling is a lot more important than technique. It's all very well doing a triple paradiddle - but who's going to know you've done it? If you play technically you sound like everybody else. It's being original that counts." ~ John Bonham
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Chalk another one up with zero.
I’m about tired of this COVID-19 crap. I’m getting real tired of not being able to play live shows!
Five piece DW Design Series, Six piece Mapex Armory, Mapex Black Panther Blade and Mapex Exterminator snare drums, Sabian AAX cymbals.
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
The venue we were scheduled to play September 11th, which was cancelled, just had its liquor license revoked because of alleged violations of Covid protocols. I feel the place has been unfairly targeted, with the police showing up ever other day to try to catch them. The owner has done everything by the rules, but he can't watch every single patron every minute. There is a GoFundMe set up to try to cover the costs of recovering the license. My band is going to contribute and is considering offering a free gig to help support the place.
Acoustic Kits:
DW Design 6 pc
Tama Silverstar Limited Edition Mirage 5 pc
Tama Superstar 5 pc
Gretsch Catalina Ash 4 pc
Slingerland 7 pc
Electronic Kits:
Yamaha DTX532k
Roland SPD-SX Sample Pad, Roland PD-85 (x3) and KD9 pads
Alessis Sample Pad
Snares:
Tama SLP Black Brass
Tama SLP G Maple
Rukus Santos/Bubinga/Poplar/Wenge
Hardware:
Tama and DW
Cymbals:
Zildjian A Series, A Custom and K Custom
Microphones:
Miktek, Audix and Shure
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Had one last month, and 3 this month. We have 2 on October 3rd (Community Octoberfest @2pm, Private Party (Children's Hospital fundraiser)) @ 8pm,
and one (Moose Lodge) on October 10th.
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Ayotte Custom "Ray Era" w/Wood Hoops Copper Sparkle (10,12,14,16, 20)
DW Rack
1964 Ludwig Downbeat Black Diamond Pearl (12,13,14,16,20)
ALL of its Original Hardware
Ludwig Stainless Steel "Bop" (12,14,18)
Ludwig 1947 Standard Deluxe w/Art Gold hardware 3ply Maple 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1959 LM470 Auditorium 3ply Mahogany 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1959 LM908P Jazz Festival 3ply Mahogany 5.5 x 14
Ludwig 1964 LM400 Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1968 LM410 Super Sensitive 5 x 14
Ludwig 1969 LM404 Acrolite 5 x 14
Ludwig 1976 LM400 Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1977 LM401 Lacquered Brass Supraphonic 5 x 14
Ludwig 1978 LM405 NYC Bd of Ed Acrolite w/factory Imperial Lugs 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1984 LB552 75th Anniversary Engraved Bronze 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 1990s LM404 Black Galaxy Acrolite 10 Lug w/Silver Monroe Keystone 5 x 14
Ludwig 2010 LB417BT Engraved Black Beauty 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 2017 LB402B COB Supraphonic 6.5 x 14
Ludwig 2020 LC662KTC Hammered Copperphonic w/all Copper Hardware 6.5 x 14
DW Collectors 3mm Cast Bell Brass 5.5 x 14
DW/Craviotto 2000 Steam Bent Solid Cherry 5.5 x 14
Zildjian As and A Customs
Re: How many gigs are you playing a month during this Covid pandemic?
Only a couple. Outside. Have an inside gig on 9/26. It's been rather sparse.
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