45 Do's & Don'ts To Make Your Band More Professional By Scott Grove

[@derekdamager7928]

Scott, just wanted to let you know we all love you man. How are you doing? I hope you’re taking care of yourself well enough to keep doing videos for us for the next 30 years.

[@lassel1644]

Scott!...in his finest hour👍

[@Scrimjer]

Always bring a extra guy who is sober not an asshole to help out, who is a friend of the band, I tried this and it was a major help driving home, packing up, looking after gear.

[@garysanders8304]

I enjoy your videos. This one is by far the best and should be watched by every member of every band. I've played in bands for over 10 years in years gone by and wished I'd known all this back then. Keep on keeping on.

[@groovydjs]

Glad you like them!

[@blackdot3538]

between songs I like to ask the crowd to stop booing. we should probably rehearse more.

[@Muggwhumpp]

Good seeing you again Scott, thanks for sharing.

[@thomask.9850]

Scott: Make a conscious effort to come up with a good band name .. Me: 'Conscious Effort' what a nice band name! :D

[@BOBANDVEG]

1 of the first things I learned about is difference of venue. Just because you're in metal band doesn't mean you cant take wedding/birthday gigs to make a couple of bucks. The whole artist vs show man thing is silly. Also note, those cheap stock ceramic pickups are pretty suitable for weddings and the like. Blazing on '81 '85s during your rendition of butterfly kisses and rod Stewart's forever young is completely unfitting. Most of these personal affairs just want you in the background.

[@Riffman42]

This is great info, Scott! Thanks for sharing your hard-won knowledge. Looking forward to part 2!

[@redhorse554det1]

scott , thank you for that band advice. ott to be a checklist for bands That want to get ahead. i sure could have used that advice back in 1965. our rhythm guitarist's brother was a member of the 'sand pipers' and the band did have some one to guide us(me the roadie). very sound advice scott.

[@54macdog]

Fantastic. Let's hear vol 2 soon.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

These were great Scott. Good Man. Thank You

[@Siebenstein83]

Very helpful tips, I will force my bandmates to watch your video!

[@Diamonddee426]

haha I already did :D

[@Grandpa.Dan8881]

Thanks Scott. Good stuff and I definately learned a few things. I would love to hear your view about other visiting musicians wanting to come on stage for a few songs. Not a very comforting feeling in our case, but we did ok. Just how would you deal with it? Keep doing what you do...

[@hazardboundband383]

Excellent tips Dr. Groovy!!

[@imaflatpicker3066]

Great video Scott!

[@sentforth5]

When Bob Seger gives me band tips I listen!!

[@GSSoulTV]

Love you Scott. ❤️

[@Floodedisposition]

Hey Scott I commented on one of your other videos. The one regarding the crappy volume pedals with pots. I would like to know if the Hilton Pro Limited Edition pedals are a good buy. Thank you so much!

[@ChrisHollandGuitar]

Tons of great information, thanks

[@imitatefirst]

Cracks me up! “Fat girls need love, too!”

[@cajunqueen5125]

THIS WAS GREAT

[@groovydjs]

You are too kind. Thanks so very much!

[@johnnygonzales3211]

Your the greatest Doc.😜

[@goodgodpluckme1]

Hi Scott...Not sure how to get a hold of you.I recently had my leg amputated.Trying to find one of those MBRACE Guitar holders.They don't make them any more thought you might have an idea or connection.The stands for the accoustic guitars won't work for me.I need the MBRACE one.If you can help thank you.If not...Thank you anyways...

[@PeterDunbar]

Scott!!! Great seeing you brother, let’s catch up soon!

[@andyg3]

i work at a pub that has a music venue attached, so see a few things but one that really gets on my tits is bands without tuners. i saw a band share a headstock tuner before, PAINFUL.

[@ChrisHollandGuitar]

It’s sad how common this is. Also, tuning out loud, in between songs.

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

I have left bands for the very reasons Scott talks about here. I got tired of ill maintained gear, bad stage manners, etc.....Scott nails them all.

[@lesbrown8099]

Thank you... :)

[@4srv]

You the man, keep it coming, thx.

[@samiegfunk1]

this video is awesome

[@groovydjs]

Many thanks!!! So glad you liked it.

[@powertuber4.068]

The WS1000 has been my go-to acoustic for 15+ years.

[@tommyhunter9641]

Great common sense pointers. Common sense is not so common. Thank You.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

Great to see ya, Scotty! I also see you have been making videos that I have been missing. Thanks for being you.

[@EdDanaGuitar]

Sometimes I ask the drummer to give me an "A"... lol We often all wear the same tie-dye shirts. Or even matching blazers. We have Blue, Black and grey.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

Eh? LOL

[@williamgreen4757]

Hey there Dr. Groovy Sir. how the hell are you?

[@groovydjs]

They there my man. I'm getting fatter and sassier. I hope all is groovy on your end.

[@susanp.203]

57:23 lol! : )

[@davehenry9110]

SET THE TONE... Great point, I've yet to see a KISS tribute band, set a decent tone... 99% of them are crap from the moment the roadie says... You Wanted The Best... Great point Scott

[@alanduncan3710]

I was at my work Christmas party for a Catholic hospital, everyone in suits and dresses. Nuns and doctors... The band decides to play "The Rodeo Song". Don't think there were a lot of Coe fans there.

[@Rhett-Christopher]

I am not familiar with that one

[@groovydjs]

@@Rhett-Christopher It's actually a pretty vulgar song by Garry Lee and Showdown out of Canada.

[@robinmorris5416]

Lol, my band has a pretty cool name, The Groove Gypsies.

[@groovydjs]

Are you guys in Georgia?

[@robinmorris5416]

@@groovydjs yes, west Georgia, about 50 miles west of atlanta.

[@Southernguitar74]

Oh my...Are you a spin off from the cosmic gypsies? West Ga here, btw...

[@robinmorris5416]

@@Southernguitar74 Sorry, nope. The Groove Gypsies are their own thing, but we play in virtually the same circles. I can't tell you how many times, club owners and patrons will confuse our name with The Cosmic Gypsies over the years. They are a great band and I saw them once probably 7 or 8 years ago and they were killing it in a tiny club we were also booked there on a later date, in Alpharetta. You'd normally find us at TC Rose in Carrollton. The CInemaTavern, or The old sport Cafe, in Villa Rica. I retired from the band about a month ago due to my health, but the guys, and gals are still out there killing it. Theres also lots of video evidence here on KZbin. Look on 1Dabirdman channel or Thegroovegypsies channel for newer stuff, video press kit stuf. Thanks. West GA. Born n bred.

[@idahodad1]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it’s good to listen to opinions based on experiences.

[@Intensecure]

"Hello Cleveland!"

[@Diamonddee426]

"I thought we are in Cincinnati?" :D

[@johnsee7269]

Do - Watch Groovy Music Lessons. Don't - Screw up! 🤓 Many years ago... My favorite was Band With No Name. Shortened to No Name! Your name is No Name; lol. 🤓

[@andrewdoyle9203]

use one tuner for all

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

45 Tips... 1. Watch this video 2. Finish my list 3. Thank me later

[@BearfootBob]

Baal and the Groovetones

[@thevillainoutlaw3549]

The Villain Outlaw

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

Great Video as always . Go For a Slash - AFTER You Get Your CA$H =)

[@alanhoggard4554]

A lot of great info here.

[@gwag8410]

Dr. Groovy! GTSY...

[@DonVitoCorleone1972]

I've always hated the 'Show me your hands' or 'Are you feeling good?'

[@earthsteward9]

Virgin River Boys is definitely a lousy name

[@warpath6666]

How about The Ned Beatty Boulder Bangers? 😄

[@earthsteward9]

@@warpath6666 My mom said on tv drama they had a band called Rusty Metal and the Corrosions

[@warpath6666]

@@earthsteward9 😄

[@Scrimjer]

Using band in the name is stupid hahah, You should do a video on just band names

[@BustedSills]

The Stew Padas band...not a good name...bwahaha