What are the live performance concert DVDs that stun you with their excellence and excitement? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Dec 1, 2009 - 66 answers

I'm making a sort of a jukebox using Ableton Live, and I have some fairly complex and specific needs for launching scenes. I thought I had the entire thing solved a few months ago, but now I can't figure out what I was thinking! [more inside]
posted by moonmilk on Nov 27, 2009 - 4 answers

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

Long shot: Anyone know what site this was? It's an old musician, kinda kenny rogers looking, who used to be moderately big I think, but now has people play at his house and films it. It's kind of like La Blogotheque, but american. [more inside]
posted by I like to eat meat on Sep 29, 2009 - 5 answers

help with hardware for live music looping setup [more inside]
posted by figTree on Aug 23, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find live, low-key music in (North) Chicago? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Jul 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Trying to track down the source of a very early ('82) Minsitry song. [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon on Jul 22, 2009 - 1 answer

Where to go to see Live Music in Sydney? Given I'm into music, I really should know this but I don't tend to get out and see live music much. I have some friends from overseas who have tasked me with finding something on Saturday night. I'm looking for something that won't be so loud you can't talk to each other, isn't necessarily a cram everyone in to dance kind of place, possibly some jazz or latino style music. Usually I would go to the basement, but they are doing some Pink Floyd tribute which isn't my thing at all. I was thinking maybe vivaz at the rocks, but last time I was there it was a bit sleazy. The only other thing I can come up with is a gig by Chris McNulty at the Seymour Centre, but I have no idea what kind of music that is (other than jazz). Any other suggestions? Close to the city would be nice, but I'm open to ideas.
posted by Admira on May 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Where do we eat Thanksgiving dinner out, traditional style, under $30 per person in Portland, Oregon; family of 4 adults. Bonus points for live music of any kind, and/or great ambiance/view. We're familiar with Portland, and would love to use public transport rather than drive...we'll be staying in Rose Garden district, walking distance to light rail.
posted by mumstheword on Nov 9, 2008 - 5 answers

I have my first show coming up. My first show will be an admittedly lame DJ set where I pretty much just play one song after the other...if I had more time I would try to come up with something more interesting, but any suggestions for making this performance not so boring? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Oct 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Best live rap freestyles or cyphers with multiple rappers? NOT BATTLES [more inside]
posted by cashman on Oct 6, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the best method of "mic"ing a single-cone National steel guitar for live work? [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin on Aug 22, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some small live music venues in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by eralclare on Aug 5, 2008 - 4 answers

How do you setup an audio mixer when mixing from FOH (front of house)? [more inside]
posted by chitlin on Jul 9, 2008 - 7 answers

In Logic 8, when I try to import an audio (aif) file exported from Ableton Live, Logic slows down the audio file significantly. [more inside]
posted by god particle on Jun 29, 2008 - 7 answers

In Ableton Live, how do you properly render a MIDI loop that "leaks" over? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Jun 19, 2008 - 4 answers

What bands to see in Montreal from the 19th - 24th? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Jun 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Macbooks; I'm going to university this September to study a music technology course, all their computers are macs, I'd like to buy one so I can take my work home. For music recording and production, which macbook is most suitable for me? [more inside]
posted by ilumos on Jun 10, 2008 - 19 answers

What copyright restrictions may or may not be placed on me of a picture I took of a band's setlist during a live, public performance? [more inside]
posted by ozreiuosn on May 15, 2008 - 31 answers

Does anyone know what live music will appear on the Hawaiian island of Kauai between December 30 and January 8, 2008? I'd like to check something out. Superduper thumbs up for any Okinawan music.
posted by billtron on Dec 24, 2007 - 2 answers

Which bands/artists put on the best live shows? [more inside]
posted by SBMike on Apr 15, 2007 - 102 answers

Where can I find the most comprehensive online listings of live music in London?
posted by gravelshoes on Mar 1, 2007 - 10 answers

One of my greatest joys is dancing to live music. When I go to shows, all I see is hipsters nodding and smoking. Life is too short for this shit — help! (Rock fan, but all genres welcome. Pittsburgh area, but all answers welcome. More inside!) [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers

Long ago I heard a live version of Ween's "Tender Situation" that sounded sweeter, or more straightforward, than it is presented on Pure Guava or any of the live albums. What bootleg was that from? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Oct 16, 2006 - 4 answers

I want to perform my solo music project live and I'd like suggestions on how to do it. My music involves a keyboard, guitar, drum loops, multiple vocal tracks and random sound effects. [more inside]
posted by pollystark on Sep 22, 2006 - 7 answers

In browsing several concert venue websites, I noticed that many of them don't list their upcoming concerts and instead link off to www.livenation.com or www.pollstar.com. Does anyone know why this is? Is it a legal issue regarding the promoters of these events?
posted by ghastlyfop on Jul 12, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm taking a holiday from around the 25th of July for 5 weeks to the UK, France and Germany. As well as doing plenty of sightseeing, I'd love to see some great live music by some bands/DJs that might not make it to Australia for a few years. Being in Melbourne, and having never been to the UK before, I have no idea about what source to go to, to find out what festivals or gigs by bands/DJs are coming up. Melburnians know to check their local street press, where do the Brits go to find out all their music news? Please recommend some great websites for news, reviews and schedules. Anything with an RSS feed would be awesome, but I'm not worried if it doesn't have one. A poke around in google found www.virtualfestivals.com which seems to be good for festivals, but not much for gigs. Not like the usual street press that I'm used to reading. I had the thought to go to Reading/Leeds Festivals or Creamfields, but I think they might already be sold out. I also have no idea where to buy tickets from. Are there major ticket agencies to head to? Is ebay a good option? Also, any thoughts, recommendations or live music experiences for festivals, gigs or venues are more than welcome! Thanks!
posted by snarkle on May 8, 2006 - 10 answers

Just formed a new cover lounge band in Las Vegas. Male lead singer. Audience range from late 20s to 50s. Want some opinions on what songs people want to hear and what songs NEVER to play. So what do you want to hear? [more inside]
posted by SwingingJohnson1968 on Mar 21, 2006 - 31 answers

in san francisco for the weekend... any recommendations for happenings? places to hit?... it's been a little while since i have been in town. art, restaurants, live music ?
posted by specialk420 on Nov 18, 2005 - 13 answers