Friday, February 13, 2015

Simple Reasons For The Failing Of Cover Bands

By Katina Brady


There is no one out there who does not like music. Almost everyone has a favorite song that they want to play, especially during special occasions. To cater to people, a lot of cover bands Philadelphia start their gigs, aiming to make their names popular. However, not all can succeed in this field. Here are some reasons why that is so.

First, most of the groups fail because they do not pay attention to social network websites. The said website is one of the ways for you to keep your fans updated about your group. More than that, the said website is where you can promote yourself, your group, or your songs. You have to get yourself an account here.

Speaking of websites, it would be better for you to have a website of your own. In this website, you will be including contents about your band, about the members, tour dates, play dates, gig dates, and other relevant information. You have to make the website easy to navigate for your listeners so that they will get to know you more.

You should prepare a mailing list. The technology nowadays is not like before where people will have to wait for days just to get their letters to their destination. With just the click of the fingers, people can now send their message of love to you in seconds. You have to prepare your mailing list to receive messages from your fans.

Pictures are important for your popularity. That is why you have to take lots of pictures of your group and make them available to your fans. These are just not simple pictures, though. Make sure that they are good quality ones. You can take good quality pictures even by yourself if you just have a camera to use.

You need some video. There are times when you do not need a production company just to make a video. You can even make it with makeshift equipment. Once you have the video ready for screening, you can then promote it yourself online. You can share them with your listeners. That should help increase your popularity.

Pay attention to your vocals. This is actually the key for a successful band. Most people watch out for a band because of the vocals. You have to make sure that you entice your listeners to the songs that you play when you are singing. Of course, not only the songs, you have to make sure that the singer does not become off key.

Interacting with your fans does not only include you listening to what they have to say on your communication lines. When they say something good about you or when they congratulate you, then you better send even a simple comment of thanks for them. You have to show that you are grateful.

The songs you play must be properly selection. This is very important, after all. When you select the songs that you are interested in playing for an event, you have to pay attention to the times, the hit tracks of the year, as well as the people who will listen to your songs.




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