I'm trying to figure out which party to take to small claims court or if i should take both. The band i play in was hired to play at a bar by a promoter we have worked with before. At the end of the night there was no check and still is no check. We have sent a demand payment letter to both club owner and promoter and both claim they are not responsible for paying us. Do we sue both or just the club owner ?
posted by scottbass on Nov 17, 2009 - 21 answers

What was the really good music of the fifties and sixties? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Nov 17, 2009 - 35 answers

Looking for a (previously linked) musical-connections bubble-diagram. [more inside]
posted by Kiwi on Oct 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I need about 40 musical artists that would please a crowd that likes mainstream rock & metal. The catch: I'm trying to avoid stuff that can easily be heard on the radio. [more inside]
posted by Sufi on Oct 5, 2009 - 30 answers

Looking for cover songs that have been reworked in a different time signature. [more inside]
posted by querty on Sep 28, 2009 - 24 answers

Do American musicians need a special work permit to play two shows in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue on Sep 8, 2009 - 19 answers

What bands should I check out at the Electric Picnic? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on Aug 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me find more of the good stuff on emusic. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on May 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Marriage in WAY northern New Hampshire (20 miles south of Canadian border - we're talking five hours from Boston.) Family is there, but we live on west coast. Great! Problem: music. We need a GOOD band and DJ. Save us from typical oldies/blues-rock/jazzy/swingy mish-mash. Doesn't have to be a typical wedding band, though it should be a group that can entertain a varied (grandparents, parents, friends, etc.) crowd. Maybe MeFiers from VT, Maine, or NH have suggestions? We don't want to spend a lot of $$$, but all suggestions, as well as creative (non-band) solutions, and off-list contacts, are welcome...
posted by soulbarn on Apr 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I have a friend on the Local Music Committee of the Toronto Public Library, and they're looking to hire some Toronto-area bands that have a CD and a following, but aren't so popular that the library couldn't afford them or accomodate the huge crowds they'd draw. The group's music would also have to be acceptable for a fairly general audience. However, I'm very out of the loop, current music-wise, so if anyone has any suggestions I'd be happy to pass them along to my friend on the committee.
posted by The Card Cheat on Mar 30, 2009 - 8 answers

Mägo de Oz to Manu Chao...what other awesomeness am I missing out on? Looking for Spanish music recommendations. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Feb 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Houston-Live-Music-This-Week-Filter: Help me be a cool uncle! :-) My nephew is visiting from out of state and he wants to see live music. [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo on Jan 6, 2009 - 9 answers

sorry if this is just so insanely obscure it is impossible. I heard this record that was apparantly a new york band. It was pretty obscure (probably the kind of thing reviewed in the Wire or a similar magazine) and may be classed under such genres as 'new weird america' or freak folk. Musically it was sort of a mishmash of electronica and some feedback and acousticy stuff with a male vocalist, and (this is the key thing) was a double album and probably quite recent (2007 or 08). May have been considered suitable for a late night mood. Any suggestions?
posted by iamnotateenagegirl on Dec 29, 2008 - 18 answers

How do you make a town more local-music-friendly? What things can individuals, businesses, and cities do to encourage a better local music scene? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Oct 27, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm told that for bands, the money is in live gigs - not much comes in from album sales. However. I was at a concert in Los Angeles recently, full house of about 500. Three bands, of which two had recently played Coachella. $25 general admission. This, to me, seems like terrible money. What's really going on? Help me overthink my plate of beans. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Tokyo Damage Report's list of shows and venues has sold me on going to see bands play while I'm in Japan, are there any resources like this for cities besides Tokyo? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jul 6, 2008 - 6 answers

LOS ANGELES LOCAL BANDS, recommend me. [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Apr 24, 2008 - 21 answers

I want to create a site for bands in my area to post their info, show upcoming gigs, put up a photo or two, and upload one or two mp3s to stream... something dead easy and bare bones, like The Seattle Stranger's Bands Page. ...What should I use? [more inside]
posted by stokast on Mar 15, 2008 - 1 answer

Good country bands in and around AZ? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner on Feb 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for good, guitar-driven new music that rocks, but that's away from the early 80s influenced, quirky indie pop that's been so ubiquitous of late. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Dec 14, 2007 - 44 answers

I need to broaden my horizons regarding the music I listen to. My last music purchase was years ago. Please suggest something new (or at least - new to me). I have no taste whatsoever. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Nov 18, 2007 - 35 answers

Somewhere in my travels I found the album "Alive In Belfast: The Warehouse Sessions." I have the song titles, but not the artists. Help! [more inside]
posted by vagabond on Aug 29, 2007 - 6 answers

GreatSongsfilter; I would like to learn a few great songs on the guitar, and need suggestions from the great people here. [more inside]
posted by boyinmiami on May 24, 2007 - 25 answers

Latin Pop Music: I really like Mana. Who else do I like? [more inside]
posted by fox_terrier_guy on May 22, 2007 - 12 answers

Mainstream bands with more than one (good) lead singer? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Mar 31, 2007 - 74 answers

What is the name of the band that was popular in the mid-1990's with a few hit singles. I think they were from California.... [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Mar 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there a site out there that will tell me what bands are playing on the major late-night talk shows/SNL/any other outlet for bands and on which day? Preferably with an RSS feed? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Feb 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Help me find music from mid-90's band Sages of Memphis. [more inside]
posted by krakedhalo on Feb 25, 2007 - 2 answers

How do I play my clarinet alongside guitar? [more inside]
posted by bmct on Sep 3, 2006 - 12 answers

What bands have a drummer as a/the lead singer? [more inside]
posted by awegz on Jul 24, 2006 - 66 answers

I'd like to write a book about a band. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Jun 6, 2006 - 6 answers

I can't find a cool, graphical web engine for identifying similar bands that I once used -- input a band, and it would generate a neat display of others, with your pick at the center and the others radiating out with the closest being the most similar. [more inside]
posted by Clyde Mnestra on Jun 4, 2006 - 11 answers

MusicFilter: I really seem to have a thing for bands that combine two vastly different genres. For example, Dimmu Borgir combines an orchestra and a death metal band to form an excellent mix of metal + symphonic. What other bands should I check out? [more inside]
posted by denimflavored on Jan 30, 2006 - 63 answers

Does anyone know the URL of a site where you entered a band you like and it showed connections to other bands based on a recommendation system? The whole thing was done in flash and looked very cool.
posted by FeldBum on Jan 12, 2006 - 20 answers

Just saw Walk the Line, which opens with Johnny Cash's performance at Folsom Prison, and I was wondering: what other bands (of any genre) have also played prisons and for what reason? I guess mental institutions count, but only if they're for the criminally insane ;-)
posted by ibeji on Nov 19, 2005 - 22 answers

Who sang "I want to be on your teevee so that you will notice me./You don't notice nothing else except that box that's on your shelf."?
posted by Eothele on Oct 7, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm looking for examples of bands named after members of the band that aren't the lead vocalist. [more inside]
posted by paisley on Aug 18, 2005 - 44 answers

I'm interested to find out if there are any (a) streaming radio stations or (b) mp3 blogs that focus on Icelandic music. [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Jun 20, 2005 - 4 answers

What are some good bands with lead singers who can (and do) really sing? The best example I can think of is Queen. I also like Ben Folds Five and The Shins.
posted by callmejay on Jun 8, 2005 - 81 answers

A long time ago I found a website where you could type in the name of a band/artist you liked, and it would show a web-shaped layout of other bands that were similar, those being the closest in sound and style physically closest to the name of the band entered (which was centered on the page). Anyone have any idea what I am talking about or know of a similar webiste???
posted by shminny on May 12, 2005 - 12 answers

I'm looking for inspiration. The subject is band/musical artist photographs... not live images, but portraits and art shots that accompany articles and are used for band promotion. Can anyone recommend some photographers, websites or individual images for me to check out? (I already know about Annie Leibovitz, Anton Corbijn, Steve Gullick and Chris Buck, but feel free to point out particular shots by these artists that you admire anyhow.)
posted by xo on Apr 9, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm part of a Chicago-based band, and we're on the cusp of releasing our first full-length studio album. We're not on a label, so we have to find radio stations to play our stuff and record stores to carry our CD's ourselves. Are there any good resources out there to help indie bands find these? Can you share any indie-friendly stores/stations in Chicago yourself?
posted by buriednexttoyou on Mar 21, 2005 - 9 answers

Back in the day, I used to like to go slink around mp3.com, pull down a couple of mp3s based on bands' stated influences, and then, maybe, buy an album or two. Is there any sort of reputable band community offering free mp3 downloads of unsigned or indy bands now that mp3.com is dead? I found IUMA and SoundClick, but they don't seem to be as solid as mp3.com was.
posted by socratic on Dec 6, 2004 - 16 answers

Does anyone remember the PBS series "On Tour?" It was on late Saturday nights when I was in high school, and I remember it being sponsored by IBM. Each 60-minute program was composed entirely of different rock bands doing live performances (usually at very large venues). It was usually one or two songs per band. There was an occasional interview with a roadie, but otherwise it was all music. The show's page has been "retired" from PBS.org. Did these shows ever get put on VHS or DVD?
posted by rxrfrx on Dec 6, 2004 - 1 answer

What are the best local/unsigned bands where you live? What do they sound like?
posted by Ufez Jones on Jul 14, 2004 - 29 answers

Three of my favorite bands (and three of the best live bands I've ever seen): Shotmaker [mp3s: 1 2 3], Sweep the Leg Johnny [1 2 3] and Rockets Red Glare [1 2 3]. What else would I like in this vein?
posted by dobbs on Jun 21, 2004 - 16 answers

Are there any really, truly great bands? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Jun 17, 2004 - 87 answers

[MusicRecommendationFilter] I'm looking for some new groups to listen to. I'm looking for bands that play "live" techno music. That is, music that sounds like techno but is played on live instruments. I know some bands dabble in this, but I'm looking for others. More description inside. [more inside]
posted by zpousman on Jun 14, 2004 - 34 answers

Each boxing week I take advantage of record store sales and buy a heap of music. What's one album (doesn't matter when it came out) that you think I should buy and one band you think I should investigate? The recommended album doesn't have to be by the recommended band. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Dec 20, 2003 - 67 answers