Live Indoor Music

[LOREN]

I’m talking indoors like a bar or restaurant, not a big venue. The music is so loud to me it’s not enjoyable. I ask for an adjacent dining room if there is one. Sometimes, anywhere in the main room is too loud for me and I can’t stay. Some people sit at tables or stools up close. I can’t imagine doing that, I think it would actually hurt my ears.

 

[STP]

Most venues advertise. If not interested, then I just go somewhere else, but I like it when I’m in the mood ?

 

[fireground_piper]

Unfortunately, as soon as you put anything with a drum kit in a small venue, that’s pretty much your lowest starting point of a mix. Only going up from there.

It’s been a long time since I’ve done live mixing, but I used to wear custom molded ear plugs to save my ears.

 

[shanez]

It might be loud but trust me, it's better than dead indoor music.

 

[kg.legat0]

I play music out all the time and I totally understand how you feel...actually, this is exactly how I "win" at playing music around my area. I deliberately market myself as not being 'loud' - I even use videos for booking where you can hear people talking over me. ...granted, it's easy for me as I am an instrumental guitarist. I feel like it's key to provide something interesting that people can 'tune into' but at the same time prioritize the atmosphere.

That said, there are places where the managment wants a bit more...I play with a drummer, one of my oldest friends (30+ years) - we go from low volume winery jazz duo gigs to full on psychedelic progressive rock sets at outdoor music festivals. ...it's all about reading the room! Cheers!

 

[LOREN]

I play music out all the time and I totally understand how you feel...actually, this is exactly how I "win" at playing music around my area. I deliberately market myself as not being 'loud' - I even use videos for booking where you can hear people talking over me. ...granted, it's easy for me as I am an instrumental guitarist. I feel like it's key to provide something interesting that people can 'tune into' but at the same time prioritize the atmosphere.

That said, there are places where the managment wants a bit more...I play with a drummer, one of my oldest friends (30+ years) - we go from low volume winery jazz duo gigs to full on psychedelic progressive rock sets at outdoor music festivals. ...it's all about reading the room! Cheers!

I go to outdoor venues and open air stadiums.

 

[AcesAndEights]

Me in my 20’s: (Slips band a $20) “Hey guys, can you play my jam?”

Me now: (Slips band a $5) “Hello, good sirs. Mind turning it down a skootch?”

 

[LOREN]

It might be loud but trust me, it's better than dead indoor music.

I like Muzak, I can hear a conversation ?