Playing for James: A Tribute to Drummer James Spillane at Crane Lane
Playing for James: A Tribute to Drummer James Spillane at Crane Lane There are gigs where the bands are the story, and there are gigs[…]
Anatomy Of A Gig
When I decided to put on a live rock gig in Cork — alternative rock, original music, bands outside the usual pub-friendly circuit — my[…]
The Gigging Trap – A Very Vicious Cycle
Musicians need gigs to get known — but often need to be known to get gigs. Being a musician is one of the most rewarding[…]
Four Acts, One Town, One Big Question
On July 4th, Backline Live is testing a simple question: can original live music work outside the usual city-centre venues? The test case is Midleton.[…]
Hag Roast, Alice in Chains, and the Weight of a Song
I had never paid any attention to the bass guitar until about a year ago. Then I came across a YouTuber, BassBuzz, who made funny[…]
Why Every Intermediate Guitar Player Should Spend Six Months Playing Bass
I had never paid any attention to the bass guitar until about a year ago. Then I came across a YouTuber, BassBuzz, who made funny[…]