Seeking the definitive recording of Gustav Holst's The Planets. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2008 - 9 answers

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

Band-name-filter: It's been done before, do it again -- suggest band names... [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 35 answers

Can you name this band? note: very sparse details inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2008 - 44 answers

What are some generic things that a band might say to the audience at a concert? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 32 answers

I run a website for a band. I'm looking for a 3rd-party calendar solution so they can easily display their upcoming concerts on their website. [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2008 - 9 answers

What piece of music equipment should I get for my brother's birthday? Are there really only certain types of interfaces compatible with Pro Tools? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 4 answers

I have fallen in love with the song "Behind" by the band Lacquer. If I love this song, by this (thus-far, by me, at least) hard-to-locate band, who else would I enjoy listening to? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 13 answers

We have a lot of local talented artists locally, with a pretty happening music scene. Lots of these are college students with not much money, but loads of talent. Help me help them. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 3 answers

What grade of titanium are Walmart wedding bands? I'd like a CP grade ring, since I understand aircraft grades can't be cut off. I've read that they should be stamped "CP", and I'm also wary of a ring coming from China with lead in it or worse?
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Seattle area jazz/swing bands (for a wedding reception)? Google offers a big-ass list. But you have thoughtful, intelligent recommendations. Please to hope me?
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I find the right bass player for my band in the Philadelphia area? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 20 answers

Does anyone know of an affordable but quality studio where I can record vocal tracks? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 2 answers

So, how do you hire a big-name band to do a private event? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 15 answers

Please help me find my piano muse! [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Bassist buys the tour van then quits the band in the middle of the tour. What's a fair way to distribute the money now that it's over? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 15 answers

My band is pondering a move from San Francisco to Kansas City to take advantage of the rent savings and central location for touring. We'll be visiting the town again in a few weeks to check out neighborhoods and rentals -- any advice? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 16 answers

Where can I take my kids to see Script Ohio for free? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 6 answers

A Mexican TV station wants legal approval to film a gig of my band. Please give me some advice! [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to buy a small, Mac-compatible digital camcorder. My budget is under $1000. I will be using the camera to shoot videos that I will project when I play gigs with my band. I will probably also use it to film other people's gigs. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2007 - 2 answers

Help name my friend's band. We need some inspiration and I know you guys are a creative bunch. The type of music is nu-metal / rock and the band is located in Argentina so English or Spanish names are OK. [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 43 answers

Which band did a cover of The Cure song called 'A Forest'? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I need help writing a bio for an indie band. [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 17 answers

Info on a rock band called The Others circa 1960. They played out of upstate New York and NYC. Their drummer was Ken Carman.
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Our band is doing a private showcase for a label and management. What do we do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 8 answers

I have a ripped CD with music from a band I labeled as !!! [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm looking for some sort of web template / upload script that would act sort of like MetaMusic but on a private scale. [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 2 answers

How does one go about acquiring the permit for a band (not solo performer) to perform/busk on the streets of New York City? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 6 answers

I received a mix-tape a while ago with a really great band on it that I can't find. I'm pretty sure they're called "Album," and I think the song was called "hormigas." The song was quite bleak and beautiful and I think it was sung in Spanish. It sounded a little post-rockish. [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 8 answers

I heard music that I really liked at a pub the other day, and am hoping someone can help me identify it. I have very little information but am hoping the fact that it seemed I was listening to tracks on an album might help. Genre is alternative-ish. (notmany)More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Tips on taking good band photos? Best band photos ever? [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 25 answers

There's a rap video I saw a few years ago on a MTV, can anyone help me figure out what it is? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Where do we rent a van in the NY metro area to move 4 people, instruments, drums and amps for a short jaunt from Brooklyn to Philadelphia, DC and back to Brooklyn towards the end of this month? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 7 answers

What PA equipment does a four-piece band need to gig? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2007 - 12 answers

This youtube video credits a band named "BreakWater" with the song used in the video. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2007 - 2 answers

One my main professors here at school used to belong to a rock band before he changed careers and no one here at school can figure out what band he was in. Anyone know how I might find out? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2007 - 17 answers

MeFi musicians help me! I am in charge of the guitar club at my school, and we need to stage a concert in a few weeks. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm looking for band names which are complete sentences. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 111 answers

MySQL/PHPmyAdmin for a band: How do I easily create a repository of lyrics that can be brought in for multiple albums? [more inside]
posted on Jul 17, 2006 - 8 answers

Where does one find bands to hire for events? I'm talking about any type of band here, mariachi, swing, cover, etc. I'm looking to hire bands for my school's upcoming school year but since I'm not local to the area I'm having trouble. The school is in Trenton, NJ.
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me hire a great wedding band in the NYC area. [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 4 answers

How can I find musicians to collaborate with? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2006 - 8 answers

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

Locally signed band ready to release their cd is about to fire their lead guitarist. He's performed on the cd and written two of the songs as well. Would like to know the legal ramifications of handing him his walking papers... [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 12 answers

We need advice on how to structure our band practice sessions. We've been jamming together monthly for years and have just decided to start a band and have weekly rehearsals. What's the best way to organize our practice sessions? [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 9 answers

Writin'Filter: What makes a great musician/band profile? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Are there any problems with naming a band after other people's names -- people we don't know? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2006 - 17 answers

How do you get people to come to a cd release show? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me identify an intense piece of music I played in high school band. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2006 - 13 answers

My dad is looking for a recording -- format doesn't matter -- of Harold L. Walters' Badinage for Brass. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 4 answers