My band played our first show!!

Come to our next show!!
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This video is an overview of my band's (Misyrion) first show on July 2, 2023 at the Rickshaw with Nita Strauss and Lions At The Gate.
I go over how we got it, preparations, upfront costs, profits, and things I learned.
Even though I corrected myself, I still made a mistake about the jamspace rental lol. We actually had 4 sessions that were 2 hours.
Hopefully it's helpful to someone out there, or that it's at least somewhat entertaining! :)
Subscribe to my band's youtube! @Misyrion
Follow my band on Instagram! @misyrion_

[@AlexTechNicol]

Sunshine’s drip is as spicy as Connor’s drumming 🥵

[@RasmusYde]

"the anxiety tells me that I care" is maybe one of the greatest things I've heard in quite some time. Super true.

[@mockingbirdex3450]

It should become a song title or part of lyrics

[@CountMecha]

That's wild you learned to do vocals and play at the same time for this. Glad to hear about you're able to tour while managing tendinitis injuries.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much :). I think all the twitch streaming where I was reading guitar tabs, playing, and talking to the chat at the same time really prepped me for this hahaha

[@CynicalSphere]

@@ClainesWorld I'm sure you know this already but I've always heard the key apparently is to be able to play your guitar parts in your sleep and focus on the vocals. I can barely pat my head and rub my stomach idk how I'd manage to do a show singing and playing lmao

[@awguitarroom8033]

You are a very cool person Claine. Been watching you and Dean for a long time. Don't ever stop doing what you guys do 🤘🤘

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much :)

[@jasondahlke1834]

as a touring death metal guitarist / vocalist - tucking your chin a little and shoving your face into the mic while doing vocals to peek at your fretboard is an absolute clutch move and looks pretty hard too haha

[@KytexEdits]

So awesome that you're ALSO able to do vocals live! Keep killing it.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much :D

[@user-sx9dv8jz8q]

Hi, i gigged 30 years, most time as 3 piece band, so no margin of error. After each gig, there was always one hurt in my heart that it went by so fast. I keep wishing i was in crowd to see what the fuss was about. Only camcorders, they were rare. It just went by so fast, we were so tight as three. Be Well, have great success, but treat everyone around you better than yourself, and in short time, they will be 50% of your success, just be the best you.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you for the sage wisdom :)

[@lestatt6996]

With those brutal riffs and drums, I'm 💯 % sure Misyrion destroyed it 🤘🤘🤘

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much!!

[@peterrichard4453]

Being in a band is hard work - congrats

[@sumonjamal1653]

Congratulation on the 1st show 🤘🤘Keep the metal alive... Anyone who can put a band together and jam has my admiration (I couldn't make it happen for me! 🤧) Stay heavy. Stay beautiful 😁

[@SokolRock]

What you said about preparing for the show reminded me of Nita's story about how she once met Steve Vai and he invited her to take part in a compilation album of female rock guitarists, "She Rocks". She had never created her own music before and she had no songs, but of course she agreed and then in an extreme hurry she composed and recorded an instrumental song "Pandemonium", which marked the beginning of her solo career and led to the creation of her debut album.

[@ClainesWorld]

That's so awesome, thanks for sharing the story :D

[@kevinblakemore6445]

All about having a great time! I remember starting shows. Just run with it & learn & learn. I’m sure Dean is super supportive & stoked! Keep Rockin

[@Garbrel80]

Great job Claine! I so enjoy yours and Dean's highly informative videos and overall positivity. 👍Keep on rocking in the free world. 🎸

[@tapwetugeye]

Yooooo! Let's goooo! Kingdom of misery is heavy as fuck. Keep the hits coming.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much!!! :D

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

This was so cool to get an inside look at the process, the learning to sing at same time, having to write lyrics, get everything tight, confirm members etc Absolutely crazy You’re a legend

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks a lot!! 🙏

[@BlessedByGod143]

Congratulations can't wait to follow and hear more. Keep the tradition alive.🤘🏼

[@mizikic]

Hope your guys continue to progress and I'm happy for you Ms Claire love and respect

[@DeanLamb]

🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐

[@AMPHETASAUR]

Congratulations 🎉 Vocals and Guitar simultaneously is not easy. Looks like the show was a success. Look forward to seeing more live performance content.

[@j.o.1715]

I'm so glad it worked out! You and Dean have given me a lot with your videos, I hope I can catch one of your shows someday (and a shirt obviously)

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@RebekahOL]

My husband and I saw you at the Cobalt on Saturday! We loved getting to chat with you and we love our shirts! ❤It was a great show!! You guys are awesome!!

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much for coming (and for grabbing merch!!), we're so glad you enjoyed the show! Lovely to meet you both, hopefully we'll see ya again at the next one 😎🤙

[@realMindmelter]

Wow, thanks for the deep insight and honest thoughts - metal is alive through people like you and the guys! Rock hard 🤘

[@webguitars]

Awesome video. Glad you had a good experience and got out there for people to see. My first experience was REALLY nerve-racking to. I was afraid I'd forget how to play my guitar. 😂

[@Vesperpott77]

So great to hear someone else's experience starting a metal band. I'm in one with my best friend of 43 years (Vesperwynd) and it's one of the most rewarding experiences of my life

[@ClainesWorld]

That's awesome!! Good luck with your musical endeavors! 🙏

[@edwardallender7749]

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you

[@mr.danandhorror4230]

Really excellent job breaking down what a first show was like. Very illuminating and interesting information. 🤘🤘

[@boogaethje]

Gratz on your show. Best feeling ever. As you have clearly learned; preparation, confidence (and extra 9 volt batteries) is definitely key. The writing, rehearsal is the work. The show is the reward. For me the anxiety always kicked in like 5 minutes before stage time but once we launched into the first the song I was locked in and good to go. I didn't have to think about what I was playing. This was the result of consistent practice and show experience. The stage sound and room sound differs dramatically. Get a good sound person you can trust if you can to communicate with. New sub. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@schnetzel]

Once played Bass in a Band, and still remember our first show (it was a desaster). Thanks for sharing the video, and much luck and fun for the future. Very strong.

[@rugbyguitargod]

Holy crap... that live sound mix in the intro clip is great and so is that song!! Also, my last main gigging band, we did that with our first unofficial 'show' which was 3 "songs" that were more like riff salads & incomplete vocals we had written. The show was also impromptu since it was for a friend's house party (and he later became our 2nd guitarist). Fun times!!

[@daveyiam]

It warms my heart that metal musicians are like the scariest looking people out there but are pretty much all adorable softies offstage

[@zombiespongebob6903]

thank you for the full explanation! Glad the first show went great!

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much :D

[@flowtographycg306]

Thx for this video. Love how you completely broke down everything that goes into performing.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks!!

[@metalpractor5150]

Congratulations on the show. Thank you so much for all of the insight.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you! 😊🙏

[@davidlawson7786]

Congratulations on your band’s first gig, I’m sure you’re itching to get back out there again! Cheers from Chicago!

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks!! 🙏

[@EmilWindahl]

Oh damn congrats on the show! Based on the seconds we got to hear i bet the show was crushing! Would love to see more footage! How crazy that you just learned to play and sing at the same time😅 it's the coolest thing ever! Hopefully ill see Misyrion in Stockholm one day!

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@scattaredlight]

Thank you for this video. It’s very interesting and, let’s call it, educational. I’m happy to see you doing awesome🖤🖤

[@belarusian8380]

Congrats on your first show! Interesting to see how it’s done now with computers and social media. My band played our first show (after being together about 6 months) on a community radio station New Year’s Eve 91/92. We recorded an 8 song demo tape in early ‘92 followed by an 8 song 7” that summer. 2nd 7” in ‘94, 3rd 7” in ‘96, then a full length LP in ‘97. The only merch we ever did was tshirts we screen printed in the basement in 1995. All our recordings were done by us in our bass player basement with the exception of the first 7” which was recorded in my cousin’s make-shift basement studio. We called it a day in March 2004.

[@gery8989]

wow, there´s so much to learn when you have a band ! wish you all the best and maybe one day to see you play ! greetings from austria

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much! :D

[@crust616]

Very informative and good for young bands! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much :D!!

[@dissonant_a]

Well done Claine! Definitely inspiring me to play more and get a band together. Hopefully I can catch a Misyrion show next time I’m in Canada.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks and good luck with your musical efforts!! 🙏

[@BrandonPrive1432]

just found your channel, very cool! congrats, funny enough i live in victoria! so i look forward to the moment i make it over there for a show or you guys eventually make it over here for a show!

[@roywennekes8548]

Great job dude! Glad to hear your arm held up well and that it makes you feel secure about touring, that has to be excellent news! Also liked the look with the corpsepaint, proper badass onstage...

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much dude! 😁

[@leeschaeffer7291]

Best of luck to you and your band!

[@jeremybennett2100]

In-ear monitors are a game changer! I highly recommend going that route if you guys are going to be playing shows regularly

[@jesusfelan604]

Claine, congrats on your first gig and all the insight you revealed of your live performance. I've been a metal fan for over 50 years and it is always so cool to see a new band come on to the scene. Nothing but respect, love, and best wishes on your career. Are you able to ship me a shirt, if so how much and what will be the payment method? Thanks again for your awesome videos.

[@SECULARISBAND]

Congrats on the first gig. So exciting. I remember in the 2000s playing at the Whisky Agogo in Hollywood and there was some teens there still in high school with their parents playing their first show. Good times. \m/

[@GPEART1]

The cutaways to the hand closeups added a lot I feel. Great video, very interesting.

[@Metaldad87]

It's so cool to hear this. I'm glad you guys first show went well and everyone had fun. Sucks that it took so much monetary investment but at least it'll come back eventually. You're so busy I wouldn't expect you to remember but I asked for advice on playing my first show ever a few months ago. It went great and I had such an amazing time and we as a band have gotten nothing but compliments on our performance. I did like you said and focused more on entertaining and having fun then playing everything perfectly and it worked out great. I can't wait to do it again now it was so much fun. Thank you for your advice, like I expected I made plenty of mistakes but nobody but me really noticed.

[@ClainesWorld]

Yes, I remember! I'm so glad your show went so great and that you had fun!!!! Congratulations :D Here's to many more!!

[@Metaldad87]

@@ClainesWorld thank you so much it's so cool that you remember 😁

[@jamieplatt1243]

Congratulations, as long as you had a good time playing, that's all that matters ♡

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you, and agreed! :)

[@FTAtx]

Good video! As a band just starting out we found this educational. Thank You! We have not played our 1st gig yet.

[@shahnawazvlog6266]

I am not a heavy metal fan, but I love your vlog, I am subscribed now. Best wishes to you and your band. I learn a lot from your vlog, you share your experiences with us. This channel the way you vlog peoples will come to your show..

[@wolfwen80]

Great!!!! Amazing sound 💥💥💥

[@caseyreed1106]

Your show was amazing great job!!!

[@BookofTerrors]

This is a great video. Lots of good info. Wish you were around when I was playing. :)

[@haydenwhite4381]

That was interesting to hear about your experience. Your positivity will take you where you want to be also. Good luck for the next show 🤘 I'm in NZ so can't make it unfortunately !

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you! 😁🙏

[@gavanofarrell789]

Look at you go bud!! 😁🤟 I wish you the best with your band 💚

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks so much buddy!! 😊🖤

[@timmie2k3]

The Rickshaw is probably my favourite venue. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for shows when I'm a bit less busy!

[@romainnemo6423]

Great video 🎉. Lots of info and that cool vibe of yours

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you! :D

[@Phymatic]

Cant wait to see y'all get more comfortable with the live scenarios. Dean is also a very cute faux band manager.

[@supersoberguy1]

Congrats on making it work. You did it!

[@leechild4655]

wow wait what? hearing your opening video onstage was awesome. reminds me of those days going to metal shows in sketchy venues. fun times. old school death metal is my jam. ;-)

[@chocolatecoveredchainsaws2570]

Proud of you keep crushing it. 🎸

[@seannfkennedy]

I was there, i was the tour photographer for Lions At The Gate and we all caught your guys set. you guys KILLED IT!

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@caseyreed1106]

Can't wait to see you in Vancouver!!!!

[@krisbishop7452]

Wow very informative and entertaining… Solid work 💪😎

[@BenEaton1212]

Congrats! And good luck!

[@Dead-Eye]

Congrats on the show. 🤘👍

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Congrats C. As an older guy who has untold gigs under his belt know this. It gets easier. Perhaps more footage. And if you do have some already up I will go find it and ignore this entire part. What I saw so far was professional. And being a perfectionist that I am, and kind of seeing that in you over the years now, I am impressed. Hope to see more.

[@AaronMiearsMusic]

Congratulations on getting that first gig. They are always a great learning experience. Aside from all the money and sweat that goes in to it, getting that first show under your belt helps get those butterflies out of your stomach. Playing in front of a crowd of strangers is the best way to improve as a performer. Looking forward to hearing more from your band.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you! 😁

[@OUTL4Wx]

hell yeah stoked to see yall perform on the 9th

[@ClainesWorld]

hell yea dude!! \m/

[@heyzeushoards1405]

I was so nervous before my first show with my first band but felt more comfortable as the show went thanks to being able to hide behind my drum kit. I miss those days. Congrats on first show. You have an amazing teacher as a partner so you'll be a natural on stage in no time. Hope to see more live footage and maybe see your band live some day. \,,/

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you but also please know Dean is not my teacher lol. I've also performed on stage a fair amount already in various bands, this was just my first show with my new band :)

[@batsali99]

Awesome! Looking forward to new music too. Btw, since I found you guys last year through 4 Levels Of Death Metal, I've started listening to The Zenith Passage, Revocation and even picked up guitar again after many years. I just go super slow and learn the evil stuff, who cares how fast and difficult it is! I'm almost ready to write some cool stuff too, I think. Thanks for the laughs, take care, hail crows!

[@ClainesWorld]

Hey that's awesome! So glad you've picked the guitar back up! Good luck on your musical journey, hail crows!!!

[@kernelpanic3520]

Congrats!! you deserve it!!

[@stephanm.7402]

Very interesting report and analysis - with Yngwie in the back!

[@centerhillcards]

awesome to get your feet wet to get that first Gig with the band! singing and playing is something I haven't worked at enough. background vocals is not bad though. Good luck with everything!

[@The_Absurdistt]

I remember my first show in 94'. We showed up plugged in and fkn played. We didn't think about anything... Ah, the good ol' days.

[@drewharrito5705]

so sick!! congrats!!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

The first show is always full of valuable lessons. Mine was to not let a drunk person hold their beer over my pedalboard ever again. ;)

[@BigFurnyy]

This was fucking sick, found a new band that I no doubt will be playing on repeat! haha

[@metalpunk9519]

Just bring it!🤘🎼⛓🦇

[@lovelesstv]

fun, informative, and inspiring. thank you :DD

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much! :D

[@hjalmarwidmark5906]

Thats awesome!! 🤜🤛

[@Sybex82]

You guys did your'e first live show thats the main thing🎤🎸🥁 🤘🏾

[@LitbyNoonProductions]

Love it Thank You.

[@thequarryproductions1101]

Great looking gig and really interesting to see the business side as well. Yous got a good price for those shirts considering how good Gildans are. Look forward to any live footage that comes, I'm sure it'll be great to look back on further down the line as yous continue on.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks buddy!

[@leftinmymisery86]

It's interesting that you are telling how was your band progression, I've tryed to have a band years ago but its gone for multiple reason and surely for many mistakes done in what was the recording, the "management" and etc. By the way I hope the best for you and your band mates (I know I'm watching this video 1 year later but here, I'm glad to have found it)

[@theariesexperiment4642]

As a 48 year old guitarist who has been in 3 death metal bands in my life. One of which was signed on Dwell Records who was a subsidiary label for Century Media (B-league)😊. We had a manager assigned to us by the name of John Bookshire. Loud, rude, honest, native New Yorker and perpetually condescending. He was a good manager though. He used to say this thing that kinda stuck with me. He would tell unsigned bands hanging around venues during shows "never play a show because your offered a show. Play a show because you sick of playing your material in your basement." In other words, when your so tight its like breathing. I get it though. Sometimes you simply cant say no.

[@mandalorthedeaf1237]

Congrats on your first show with your band. My band is currently preparing for our third show and there's some points in the video that I found really helpful. Like the monitor mix for example. We are definitely gonna write that down for the future.

[@ClainesWorld]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful 😁 Good luck on your next show! 😎

[@mandalorthedeaf1237]

@@ClainesWorld Thank you! And good luck on your own band journey.

[@davidr1615]

You got a great voice cool vibe hope to see you perform one day 🤘🏼💀🖤🖤🖤

[@richiebricker]

Wow, Tshirts for your first show. It would be so cool to have a shirt for a bands first show, It might be a first. It sure would make you look professional. Dont forget to have fun. There is nothing more fun on the planet then Rockin out on a stage in front of people. You are now one of the Lucky Ones. Its very cool to hear your story, thanks. Also you should lock down your members, If theyre not dedicated then you can find a replacement and get back to work quicker. Lots a Luck to ya. Ill come and check you out

[@effectosis742]

I heard yesterday from Akerfeldt (Opeth) that after their first disaster gigs they decided to practice 6 days a week together standing with guitars in darkness . It is completely different thing practicing on sofa and actual standing and playing in dark place where you see nothing .

[@terrencesk8]

I’m glad you had fun with your band keep it brutal 💙🫰🏼

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you!

[@FadyenRS]

Fucking killin it dude. Can't wait for more music and who knows, one day you might make it over to my neck of the woods so I can come see a show and add to my shirt collection

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you so much dude! And yes, hopefully!!

[@Underournorthernstar]

Sounded crushing 💪

[@rocketsauce8017]

You are a maniac! My favorite gig my band played was a Showcase. We replaced our drummer and our guitar player. We decided to play 4 songs we had never played before 2 hours before the show. We were so dialed in it was almost on a psychic level. Pressure makes diamonds.

[@ClainesWorld]

Hahah wow that's insane!! I'm glad it went well though 😅

[@trevorsflatroundspun-vinyl9803]

Hopefully you’ll make it down to Seattle. Liked what I heard.

[@usafschue]

Well done claine! You're awesome

[@EightfulNel]

I know that it will be another expanse but I can’t wait for your first videoclip! 🖤

[@ClainesWorld]

Thank you! :)

[@somarriba333]

I've been lucky. Every band I have been in practiced in their own house. My last band actually ended with a tiny profit. We had to see 100 tickets for the local venue. We got $2 per ticket sold but $4 if we sold the 100 tickets. Anytime we were close to the 100, we would just buy the remaining tickets ourselves and get paid $400 per show. The tickets were easy to sell because we made sure we opened for the big bands like Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Deicide... Then there was the merch. T-shirts and CD's.

[@aries_9130]

Dude, super cool!