Gig Vlog - 5 Tips For SOLO ACOUSTIC Gigs

[@rudybilani2289]

Tip 1: Get to the venue early Tip 2: Bring back up supplies (strings, battery, power supply etc) Tip 3: Have at least 2 hours of music ready to play Tip 4: Expect the unexpected and be ready for anything Tip 5: Thank the host

[@triggerhappydad65]

I agree with the "be ready for anything". Over the last 20 years, I've played drums and vocals with several (local, small) cover bands, and we've all seen crazy shit go down 😂 The majority of our gigs were just, everybody having fun and pretty uneventful, as far as brawls/violence. But we also had some standing sets in a few redneck bars, and one biker bar........ like I said earlier, we saw some shit😮 I'm 58, and about to try my luck doing some solo acoustic gigs. I'm just a little timid about it though, I'm used to being "comfortably" behind my drums 😉 Wish me luck 🍀🤞

[@theshredshednb9891]

I do 4+ hour acoustic sets regularly, and improvising over a loop is a life saver lol

[@GeoMoniiMedia]

How many songs per set

[@pauljohnson3686]

Looping does work but most people prefer the direct live guitar and good vocals... They can get bored with loops if too much in the set.

[@masoodjamily]

you are great my man. Thanks for this video... stay blessed xoxo

[@izzy4el]

LOVE Tip #5. Always thank the host.

[@RichBischoff]

Yup

[@marklearnsguitar]

Thanks Rich - LOVE these gig vlogs, and your advice is great.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Mark.

[@kmohlal4876]

Great synopsis of what to expect. Great sound by the way.

[@analogblues9606]

Nice video! Beautiful part of the country! Where are you located?

[@leannbarker2051]

Forgive me if you have already covered this in a previous vlog, but how do you decide on your playlist. I am a new subscriber to your channel and new to SAM gigging and getting all the advice I can get.

[@fatabeeno]

Great tips. thanks Rich. I enjoy your videos.

[@NineMileDrop]

Beautiful venue great performance

[@guitardog]

Hah, you nailed, Rich! Great vlog! 👍

[@leannbarker2051]

Thank you for this helpful advice.

[@AksoHeart]

Love the advice! Thank you for a newcomer this is so useful! What would be your advice on someone who is singing along with backing or being accompanied by a guitarist - I always find it difficult to move on stage with my stage freight.

[@RichBischoff]

The more you do it the less stage freight there will be. Just be yourself. Try to read the gig. Should you talk to the audience? Or are you just background music? Stuff like that. If you know exactly what the client or venue expects it will make it easier.

[@RobertVeasquez]

I hate saying this but it’s sooooo true. Most people, at least 85% do not know if a musician is good or not. If you play mostly popular music, known songs, people will love you just for that alone. So when you think about, what’s to be fearful of? The answer, it’s just you not being confident. Maybe knowing these simpke facts will help you relax. Try looking like you’re excited a little just to be playing, which is true, right? Let that shine. If someone approaches you, talk to them a little…. Once I stopped playing and hiding in a band and went solo I became nervous before each gig. In one sense an old old old, lol, saying comes to mind. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” One more. “The greatest challenge we all face in our life, is ourselves.” Meaning, yes, we are affected by outside pressures. But the majority of obstacles come from within. Good luck to you. Hope things are getting better for you!!, 👍👍

[@AksoHeart]

@@RobertVeasquez love this Robert and that quote is so very relevant !

[@AksoHeart]

@@RichBischoff thanks for your reply Rich! And I appreciate the advice! I know the more I do the more comfortable I will get

[@RobertVeasquez]

@@AksoHeart Rich is right on. Now, I just go out and I don't even think about the things that used to make me nervous. You could be the best singer in the world. There will always be people who do not like you. ALWAYS. So forget about that. Actually, you, you know when you do well, and when you don't. We are our worst enemies. LOL. There is a famous jazz musician who said this, "About four or five times a year, everything seems to come together. The tone of my horn, the band...I don't know what that is but its like magic" The best to you Akso!

[@meteoroz]

How long do you play for, and what sort of Bunse do you get for a wedding gig like this?

[@jerrymullin2058]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MontyDeane]

Thanks for this brother. Great content! How many songs per set would be the norm? Im old school with a band, and soloing is different. Some say 5 to 6 songs, and leave them wanting more, and some say 10 songs per set. I do exclusively covers, and improvising to backing tracks. Love it.

[@RichBischoff]

In bands, it just depends on the venue and crowd. Gig like this, I don't take a break. Some places the band plays 45 min sets.

[@MontyDeane]

@@RichBischoff How many songs did you play on that non-stop gig?

[@michaelogden5093]

Caught you scarfing nuggets from random plates while everybody was getting their freak on. The gig know-how is interesting to those of us who don't/can't. Thanks...

[@RichBischoff]

That plate was made just for me thank you. 😊

[@michaelogden5093]

@@RichBischoff Just funn'in... Cool gig with a cool dude.

[@joeking9061]

Would you recommend bringing 2 guitars? One may be tuned down?

[@RichBischoff]

A backup guitar is a good idea or extra set of strings in case you break a string. I typically don't tune down, but do some alt tunes sometimes.

[@tragicbeat77]

Another Good Video Rich. What is the backing vocal/harmonize pedal ? im going to look into getting one .

[@RichBischoff]

Harmony Singer by TC Electronics.

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Cool video Rich! The power mixer is it the same one used in your studio? Have you a review of it?.. thinking of getting one now we can play live again..🎸🙂

[@RichBischoff]

It used to be in the studio. Now it sits downstairs waiting for gigs... I've never reviewed it. It's almost to loud for a lot of stuff I do. But I've had it for ever and know how to make it sound good.

[@bluessumlin...7067]

@@RichBischoff l need to buy a smaller version thanks for the reply Rich!

[@Mark_Williams300]

I thought you were going to say you play a little Taylor Swift when you play these wedding gigs. Then I thought "That sounds like a terrible idea"

[@triggerhappydad65]

That's exactly where I thought he was going also! 😂

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

I need advice, but nobody has answers for me about my gigs and the things that are happening to me at gigs!! It's horrible how venue owners can be etc!! Can't get gigs hardly, they don't wanna pay anything!!! Tips only

[@coreyoffman8739]

What brand is that natural Taylor acoustic Do you still have that in your collection? I’m sure it’s great

[@RichBischoff]

It's just one of the entry-level dreadnought. The 310ce. It sounds good. They sound better the older they get and the more they get played.

[@coreyoffman8739]

@@RichBischoff do you still have that or is it borrowed

[@RichBischoff]

Own

[@coreyoffman8739]

@@RichBischoff you mean it’s in your collection

[@arno_ka]

Hi. Thanks for the tips. Do you sometimes use playback or beats (like a boss RC or a beat buddy) ? Or do you find it useless ?

[@RichBischoff]

Not for wedding or acoustic gigs. Just my looper. Sometimes I smack my guitar to get some beat sounds going into the looper.

[@Hugorod86]

Gotta add "something like Olivia" to that setlist bud

[@joeyoleary7647]

What song is that? The first song you played with vocals.

[@RichBischoff]

She Talks to Angel's - Black Crows.

[@joeyoleary7647]

@@RichBischoff sounds good brother

[@JaredSchumaier]

Very helpful video. I’m starting out and not sure what to charge per hour for acoustic gigs. What’s a ballpark fair price per hour for bar gigs?

[@RichBischoff]

Depends on the bar. But maybe ask to $200-300 per night. A lot of times bars already have a set amount they are willing pay per night, bur it depends where you live.

[@JaredSchumaier]

@@RichBischoff thanks Rich! Helps a lot

[@surfinghollywood]

Utahhhhhhhh!

[@MrRafaztar]

I have started playing live a month ago here in the North of the England and I am wondering when is it appropriate to go after paid gigs...

[@RichBischoff]

Always ask for pay in my opinion, unless it's a gig where your doing a favor for a friend or something. If your new to gigging, maybe ask a lower price at first.

[@Mark_Williams300]

Don't you make enough money playing for Manchester City?

[@MrRafaztar]

@@Mark_Williams300 oh I wish, I wish I could just be related to Gabriel 😅

[@RogerThat902]

oh man, that would have been so annoying to have to hold that speaker up lol

[@RichBischoff]

I only held it for one tune then put it on my music stand...🤣

[@markg898]

she loves horse and she free falling,okay thanks.😮

[@outerbanks854]

Get that speaker out of your ear...thank me in 5 years

[@RichBischoff]

That was not the speaker I was playing through. Was one they already had there.