http://www.performidable.com Live Performance and Band Business Tips Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:08:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A quick update for those that saw my previous entry on the Digitech Vocalist Live 4 Harmonizer.  Amazing as it is, yes I did convince my wife that we needed it before we bought a new refrigerator.  Not sure how I pulled that off, but it was something about being ... http://www.performidable.com/2008/04/13/more-on-the-digitech-vocalist-live-4-harmonizer/ I rarely write about specific products, but I've just been blown away by the DigiTech Vocalist Live 4 Harmonizer.  I was treated to a demo (it's best to set an appointment for a slow period during the day) by the friendly folks at the North Dallas Guitar Center, 4519 LBJ Freeway, ... http://www.performidable.com/2008/04/13/digitech-vocalist-live-4-harmonizer-rare-product-review/ Last Saturday night I was setting up to play with my buddies at a coffeehouse in a church in Mesquite, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Church-sponsored coffeehouses are a time-honored tradition in Dallas, the oldest of which is the famous Uncle Calvin's. Church or no church, things can get pretty ... http://www.performidable.com/2007/06/20/a-musician-should-also-be-a-tech/ The worst time I ever had worrying about liquids hitting my gear was when some drunk hobo was standing over my monitor and pedalboard with a beer bouncing up and down. Yes, I have spent too much time cleaning sticky crap out of my gear. While you might not be ... http://www.performidable.com/2007/06/19/mike-caddy-mic-stand-cd-and-drink-tray/ We are going to be working hard at providing the most relevant news, gear, books, and tips for managing your music enterprise. This is our soft launch, under the radar, but we will be making some major announcements soon. http://www.performidable.com/2007/06/18/welcome-to-performidablecom/ Blogging Muses has an article called "Songwriters, how to prepare for playing live". Tips include setting up your (or borrowing someone's) PA System and do a dress rehearsal at home, as well as practicing some of your running dialogue out loud. http://www.performidable.com/2007/05/26/songwriters-how-to-prepare-for-playing-live/