Sunday, October 22, 2017

The Iron Maidens And How They Have Changed The View Of Tribute Bands

By Joshua Hall


If you love music forming or joining a tribute band would be a perfect way to start your career. Tribute bands refer to a group of people singing songs from one artist unlike cover bands that sing songs by anyone. For instance The Iron Maidens are the best example of a tribute band who have set record in heavy metal industry over the years.

There are people who quit their day jobs and make a successful career but others never get to that level. It is essential to know the good and bad side of forming or joining a tribute band. Some have stated that it took them like five years of touring and singing before quitting. That means one must be patient and persistent if music is your passion.

With passion and persistence the group can pick up quickly. However one must also be ready to adopt the character of the person they are playing. That is the essence of creating the bands and catching the attention of many. Earning good salary comes with time but be ready to commit much of your time and money at first before seeing results.

Get used to dealing with different crowds since they will not always be the same. There are days one will go to play and find a group ready to get entertained which gives the group the energy to perform. In other cases you can play for hours with a group of people who seem to be less interested. Learn to make either of the situations work.

When your group starts becoming popular there will be fans from various places coming to see you play. That means things must be different each time. Fans are keen and if you keep playing same songs in the same order people will stop coming to your shows. These individuals will tell their friends who will start seeing like there is nothing new your tribute band can offer.

Buying equipment is expensive since good quality items need more money compared to lower quality ones. You need to get a guitar that can play all tunes and a drum with the best sound. All that does not come cheaply. There will also be a chance that a band travels on tour and losses their guitar which needs a replacement. Get cabinets to keep your equipment safe.

In the beginning the invites to play will be from different places and some are going to be scary. With time people get used to the idea and it will be interesting. It will also be a learning process that it is not only about playing and entertaining people but it will also make you famous. Learn ways of dealing with criticism and the fans too on social media.

A tribute band can be as good as the original. Have a website and keep it active and so should your social media pages be. Online representation is what saves most band since people should know about your gigs and how to book the group for an event. Interact with your fans online by going live and answering their questions.




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