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[Cloud]

Right, here's a question inspired by several things.

Is it better for gigs to be creative and varied and "risky" - say two touring bands and a couple of supports who are very different but don't have a fanbase but are musically amazing, or is it better for gigs to get as many people through the door at the expense of variation and creativity?

I'd be interested to hear different perspectives on this.

[The Ghost Of Fudge]

you'll need a troup of russian acrobats for a balancing act like that........

Keith Tippet "May music never just become another way of making money!"

[Hogisbald]

I think you can get a balance. For example I thought last night at the Malt Mill was very varied and it worked.

[ThanksAttack]

Where as the Fickle Public, Distophia, copy haho, Turning 13 gig didnt work. And before anyone starts there was flyers, posters etc out and about and posts on here so im just not sure what works.

[delboy]

it really is a lottery at times, the gigs you think will pull dont and the ones you you dont do!

[ThanksAttack]

Yeah spot on.

[Cloud]

Originally Posted by ThanksAttack

Where as the Fickle Public, Distophia, copy haho, Turning 13 gig didnt work. And before anyone starts there was flyers, posters etc out and about and posts on here so im just not sure what works.

How many people came through the door for that?

[milner]

they do work if you get the right blend of good bands. Im not saying any of those bands wernt good i havent heard most of them. I kinda prefer mixed gigs it gives the audience a far more interesting nights, we had some great nights with point in drakes playing with bands that were nothing like us at all and we have had a couple with stayover that have worked well. All punk gigs can be good but only if there are the right mix the same goes with metal really i think.

[trinitynscotland]

I'd say the first. Its important for the music to stay creative.

The later will happen anyhow if its any good.

But if the music is not creative or jells then you've lost the plot.

Take care,
Bobbie

Originally Posted by Cloud

Right, here's a question inspired by several things.

Is it better for gigs to be creative and varied and "risky" - say two touring bands and a couple of supports who are very different but don't have a fanbase but are musically amazing, or is it better for gigs to get as many people through the door at the expense of variation and creativity?

I'd be interested to hear different perspectives on this.