Gigging & Touring - Parlor City Sound https://www.parlorcitysound.com Fri, 16 May 2025 12:39:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-parlor-city-sound-logo-32x32.jpg Gigging & Touring - Parlor City Sound https://www.parlorcitysound.com 32 32 What is the Best Microphone for Live Vocals? Here are Ten Practical Picks https://www.parlorcitysound.com/what-is-the-best-microphone-for-live-vocals-here-are-ten-practical-picks/ https://www.parlorcitysound.com/what-is-the-best-microphone-for-live-vocals-here-are-ten-practical-picks/#comments Fri, 09 May 2025 17:50:24 +0000 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/?p=1752 It’s a question that’s been asked zillions of times by musicians all over the globe. What is the best microphone for live vocals? It seems pretty straightforward, too. If you’ve ever asked me in the past for my take on the best microphone for live vocals, you’ve always consistently heard the same exact answer as […]

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]]> How to Write a Fantastic Band Setlist for Any Gig https://www.parlorcitysound.com/how-to-write-a-fantastic-band-setlist-for-any-gig/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:35:09 +0000 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/?p=1034 A great band setlist should not just entertain a crowd, but also manage time, crowd energy, and more. This guide goes over how to write a setlist for any gig.

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]]> Playing Out: How to Book a Gig with your Band https://www.parlorcitysound.com/playing-out-how-to-book-a-gig-with-your-band/ https://www.parlorcitysound.com/playing-out-how-to-book-a-gig-with-your-band/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:53:34 +0000 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/?p=1010 The idea of a band getting gigs can get pretty daunting. Many a nerve has been frayed at the prospect of standing on a stage in front of perfect strangers and performing music for them. Learning how to book a gig for the band is probably just one of a zillion questions you have at […]

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]]> https://www.parlorcitysound.com/playing-out-how-to-book-a-gig-with-your-band/feed/ 2 How much does a band make per gig/ show? https://www.parlorcitysound.com/how-much-does-a-band-make-per-gig-show/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:51:37 +0000 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/?p=767 How much does a band make per gig? That depends on how popular the band is and how carefully they manage their bookings. Popular bands can earn a small fortune.

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]]> What is Busking and How Much can Busking Earn You? https://www.parlorcitysound.com/what-is-busking/ https://www.parlorcitysound.com/what-is-busking/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 21:43:19 +0000 https://www.parlorcitysound.com/?p=502 Busking can be a great way for musicians to earn money in their spare time. But what is busking, exactly? Busking is the act of a musician performing in a public space to earn tips from passersby. It can refer to other types of artists as well—dancers, caricature artists, mimes, and other types of street […]

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