by David Andrew Wiebe | Nov 27, 2015 | Gigging & Live Performance, Music Marketing
Do you have regular open mic nights in your hometown? In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where I live, I got connected with a lot of musicians I know because of the open mics I regularly attended (a couple of years ago; I don’t go to as many as I used to these days)....
by David Andrew Wiebe | Aug 21, 2014 | Gigging & Live Performance
As artists, most of us have experienced an instance in which we booked, planned, and promoted a show only to be met with a small or lukewarm turnout. Disappointment sets in. We begin to feel as though our efforts were in vain. Or maybe we even flashback to previous...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Jul 3, 2014 | Gigging & Live Performance
I’ve had several conversations recently about disappointing concerts. I’m not really sure why that is, but maybe I’m meant to learn something. When you think back to concerts that really didn’t impress you, what comes to mind? The people...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Dec 9, 2010 | Gigging & Live Performance
Tonight I had the chance to watch Yanni: A Living Legacy on KSPS (public broadcast, for those who don’t know). As a musician, I am often taking notes on other musicians and concerts that I go to. I thought I would share with you some of the things I picked up...
by David Andrew Wiebe | Feb 5, 2009 | Gigging & Live Performance
One of the things I’ve learned after performing live for seven years is that just about any place of business can be a live venue. It doesn’t have to be a club, a bar, a pub, a lounge or a coffeehouse. It can be a clothing store or an office or a mall. It...
