Next tip: stick around and make sure all the other bands see you in the front row or rocking out to their set. Also complement the other performers with a little simple “great set!” The first people to help market your band are the other bands you play with.

Great tips here. As a sufferer of tinnitus I strongly recommend people getting into the habit of always using hearing protection! Take plenty of ear plugs.

Damn, I read that as "Tips for giggling guitarists"

I wish I could visit this shop just to meet Dagan, he seems like such an entertaining and laid-back kind of guy.

Tip no: #6 This is absolutely key, I found out to my cost at my first ever gig, (thankfully a student night where I only did 2 songs), standing up is a LOT different to playing sitting down. I now encourage all the people who come to our open nights to learn the standing up. There are so many benefits to doing it.

A good advice is also to clear the stage for the next band ASAP.

0:17 I didn't know Babish played bass

This was great. One thing that'll make a bands life really easy, put all the songs you do in a computer and print them out. Put next to each song s, m, f. That's slow, medium, fast. After you print them out, take some scissors and cut all the songs out, that way you can arrange them into sets. It's easy to stick a song Here pull a song from over there when they're all separate instead of scribbling all over a set list. Another really helpful tip is have the band practice at a quiet level, you always learn things faster when it's not at 11. And the first time you play new cover tunes, set a metronome to the speed the song should be and let it click through the PA. That may seem a little bit annoying, but then the band will always play the song at the right tempo and you probably only have to do that twice.

You smashed the gig, it went to time, you were great, no-one turned up..... Yeah we've all done gigs where nobody turned up.

Great list. #14 is key. Worked with a drummer that would take full advantage of the free beer before a show. Drinking an drumming don’t mix. With bringing extra strings and cables, I’d add batteries, small tools, band aids, nail clippers. Anything can go wrong and luck favors the prepared.

One of the most stressful gigs I did was when my band didn't show up on time for set up and soundcheck. I organised the gig and told the guys when they had to be there. For some reason they didn't believe me and all turned up late. The sound guys was obviously really annoyed and disappeared for a while when we were supposed to be starting the gig. In hindsight I think the band thought I was overdoing it, but the venue actually told me when to get there and when to do soundcheck. So, check with the venue. They all have different ways of doing things. Oh, and last tip I'd add - if you're nervous and aren't feeling confident then try and keep it to yourself. That can spread through a band and eventually everyone is on edge.

Dagan's got the whole band's hair!

Great video! I would recommend wearing ear plugs because going deaf is not rock and roll and also start some kind of fitness regimen. You don’t have to look like a bodybuilder but rocking out takes a lot out of you and having the stamina will come in handy during and after the show😎

Another tip to add is: Travel light Meaning - don't bring too much gear to a gig. Stick to an amp suitable for the room (no Marshall stacks in pubs), stick to 1 guitar if possible (2 at the most) and keep the pedalboard to a minimum as much as you can. This ties into Dagan's tips for loading in/out. Trust me, you don't want to spend too much time setting up & breaking down. Also: depending on the gig and venue, don't feel compelled to bring your prized custom shop guitar to a gig, as damage and theft sometimes happen. Best to rely on a really good versatile mid-range guitar (not a beginner instrument) that won't cause you to lose sleep if something happened to it at a gig.

What band do you play for? It looks like a fun show 😊

Here's a couple extra tips: 1. Make your rig as easy as possible to pack up. One sub-tip is to mount an isolated power strip to your pedalboard, if you have multiple power supplies (let's say you're using a looper or a multieffect and some separate pedals), so you can leave those power supplies plugged into that one strip and only take up one power socket at the venue. 2. Bring spares of the little things your bandmates use, not just yourself. I've saved gigs by having spare drumsticks, a 9-volt battery for the bass preamp, and a couple of microphone cables laying around in my rig case.

Biggest one I can think of, especially if you’re in a pub cover band: be prepared to play songs you don’t like and play the songs the crowd can sing to. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol is the most boring song to play but crowds love it. So while you might want to play the most obscure songs only your band has heard of, as shit as you might think he is, the crowd wants Ed Sheeran.

How about "no high volume noodling before the set starts". Maybe it's me but warming up with no volume is way better than noodles on full volume. Confusing to crowd and band. Be quiet! I think the first note the crowd hears should be the first note of the first song.

In the words of my old co-guitarist Louis L when talking to a Pub owner. "What? two hours to fill? No Problem, four songs".

Great list! I think I would add ... assuming your set list calls for it ... have THE best vocals possible. This year everyone in our group agreed that everyone would sing. Guess what ... now we're doing 3 and 4 - way harmonies that really set us apart! Top priority is each individual's main instrument. Tied for first? KILLER vocals.

Please make sure your gear is in good working order. Back in '96 L7 played Club Paragon in Tucson, AZ USA. L7 draws overly enthusiastic crowds in Tucson. The opening band didn't check their cables, and their set was a debacle. There were DJs, club owners and managers in the audience. There was also an A&R man there as well. You have one chance to make a first impression, and .....

I think I met this dude when I bought a guitar in Newcastle in the spring. Nice bloke and it’s a great shop.

Good advice. Well done to Dagan and everyone involved in making the video.

this is the best video you guys have ever done! thankyou so much for this.

this is really really excellent advice! gigging in pub bands can be hard work - following these tips will make your life a lot easier

Wow such great tips! Best band advice vid I’ve see yet. Thanks and God bless!

THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL SG

Smart advice! Been following these tips for 55yrs and most always have a Great Show! HATE DRUNKS ON STAGE!!

The first two tips are great because they are good for everything! Be on time and be nice! Interesting vidio. Bring spares is a great bone too because other people in the band might need to use them too even if you don't!

Nice one 😊 I know most of the sound guys in my local area so I'm ok on that front at least. I tend to pop in and say hello before starting either way. Good advice, keep it coming!!!

Always committed and having fun with it, what’s to hate Bonny lad.

Great tips, thank you so much. Those were all right on the button.

Extremely sensible advice buddy.bloody brilliant

Good information and advice. Me myself been trying to build confidence playing in public is a big issue of mine. I remember going to a open mic night years ago and had to wait till late on for the opportunity of getting on stage I had a couple of drinks waiting and watching other musicians play beforehand. Yes bad move I felt on my behalf at time as I couldn't look at anybody in there eyes and under pressure with own confidence made a 5 mins seem eternal. Yes I made a thousand and one mistakes I felt at the time but those that think it's easy to leave the comfort of one's surroundings is a big lesson to learn. So been busking more regularly to address this problem. One big point I must mention that wasn't mentioned is egotistical issues a lot of musicians do this some people I know have really nice guitars or a collection but no proper techniques playing the same tune or piece over decades. And they don't know music terminology due to lazyness I seem to be teaching basics skills repeatedly over the years to some people expecially soloing and it seems frustrating as the penny never drops on many occasions. Anyway enough of my little rant on some of my friends and a big thanks on the video 👌👍😜

I like your band and your SG guitar is awesome !!!!

Ooh i love a little drinky before and during. Loves it. 😆 cheers, Dagan!

6:53 the face of a man speaking from trauma

Your #14 is #1 for me haha. Made a fool of myself too many times having a couple pops before the set

Wow!!!!!!!Thanks a lot man really helped me....

Great video brother! Thank you.

Great tips.mate!

All Excellent Advice

On my drive to the show I would always tell myself that nobody would attend and the gig wouldn’t be that great, Boy! Whenever there was a full parking lot and the gig was awesome it was always a nice surprise.

Newcastle looks ace , you have great bands up there, I have seen some cool tribute bands from up there like higher on maiden and Bon jovi forever, what a cool place

And when you know to amp/pedal set-up etc. Learn everything about the other amps and drum kit. It takes me a few seconds to help the drummer to set up the cymbal stands so he doesn't have to walk around the kit on a small stage all the time. Use a light kind of tape at the back of your amp so you can connect the effects loop or speaker cable in the dark.

Great video!

"don't over-solo" Fuck that! Imma keep it rocking till the janitor has to sweep around me! Maybe this is why I'm not in a band...

Wish I could find a band that needed a lead guitarist. I’ve been playing for 25 years. I play Rock/metal/ hard rock/. I’d loooove to play for a live crowd

Don’t forget stuff like plasters, superglue, vocalzones, bandages and paracetamol. All stuff that may not seem important that can really help get you out of a fix. Spares like guitar straps, batteries and at least a couple spare sets of strings. Batteries, sellotape gaffer tape and so on. Don’t drink (or any other mind altering stuff) before playing the gig.

I always mark every bit of gear (with stickers for ex.) This way I can easily identify my "black cables" or other equipment from the stuff from the house or the other bands...

Don't put drinks on your amps. If you are sharing a backline this applies even more. And don't let anyone from the audience touch your gear. For us bassists...if you have active pickups, bring more than a spare, just in case the replacement battery is defective.

Thank you Russel Brand

Wise words sir.

Thanks ☺

This are good tips

Thanks dagan

Good advice Thanks

Great tips. Same goes for the sessions with amps being turned up. Guilty!! Lol thanks dagan

I'm 12 at the moment and I bought an ibanez jemjr and this is one of the best shops I've been in.

Good stuff!

I just wanna play at an open mic lol maybe someday I’ll get the courage too.

And a huge tip for gigging drummers: NEVER disassemble your drums on stage. Take them off the stage while still intact and break them down on the side or backstage. Tearing them down onstage will piss off the next band, especially the drummer.

i have to show this to my bandmate

i just wanted to see dagan live play

I made it work cause I … didn’t care! Haha brilliant! Great video

all good tips...learning how to roll your cables will also extend their life... another tip...always confirm that the gig is still on if you don't see anything advertised on the website, facebook page, etc...nothing worse than showing up to gig and finding out they double-booked the gig, or never put you on the calendar...

Dagan gets hate? These videos have the most positive comments I've ever seen. Good video

this was posted on my birthday !!!!!!!!!!

You gig with babish? Cool!

How does this guy only have 130k subscribers

5:18 SCHECTER SYN GATES 😍

On time, in tune. This is your Mantra

Lol! That was Ace!

The band im in does bar gigs and we play from around 8 till close 12 or 1 am depending on the location. But i couldn’t imagine only having a 45 min set..

Tip#1 Be Punktual

Didn't know Bill Burr had a band

Play wot u want, when you want and how you want!

Excellent tips. May I add one or two? Along with business cards, have your diary with you. Ideally only one member of the band runs the diary. If two of you keep diaries, expect double-bookings. I keep a small one in my back pocket all the time (not just at gigs; you never know when you'll snag a booking). After the gig, go to the organiser/pub landlord and without nagging them while they're busy, ask them to get their diary. If you've gone down well enough for them to give you two or three gigs for next year, it's in their interests to book you there and then (try to up the price too, of course!). Another: depending on the stage layout, protect yourself from drunken dancers by playing with your headstock pointing out beyond your mic stand. Better that they get prodded in the back, than you get a mic in your teeth. Guitar straps: this is a matter of personal preference. I use wide, plain leather straps with a rough texture, so there's plenty of area to spread the weight of a guitar for a couple of hours, plus a bit of friction preventing the guitar slipping around. Punters offering to help pack up: tempting though this may be, these well-meaning folk will just be in the way, and they always wrap cables wrong, so I politely decline their offers of help. Before the gig: if possible and appropriate, banter with the punters (e.g. "I hope those are dancing shoes, missus, 'cause you'll be needing them tonight."), goes a long way to setting the scene for a good gig. Language: never, ever, use bad language when gigging. It doesn't look cool and no one notices if you don't swear, so keep it clean. That's my advice. In between songs: no noodling. If you're a drummer: never, ever, touch the controls on my amp. Just saying.

Turn up on time for line/sound check.

One thing I was told, keep sound check simple. Don't try and play like Steve Via and your band plays punk. Play how you'll sound during your set. It'll help the sound person get you the right level. Plus try and use all your effects to ensure they're all leveled right, so you don't blow the sound man out, or can't hear yourself.

Waiting to get drunk until after your is probably the best tip 😂 make sure you finished packing your gear too

Another ip is to have someone you know record the performance for review to see if any mistakes were made to avoid for next time I myself would be wearing champagne sin glasses regarding past performances until I saw a vid and went OMG I did that eeeaaassshhh!!!!!

“Don’t get drunk before hand” Cliff burton - give me my beer

Get paid!

Great tips for a 15 year old like me

Don’t be afraid to look stupid is a good one. That ones for me

another great tip is to NEVER adjust your instruments on board volume control during a song, once i was playing the first song of a gig and i thought my bass was way too loud so i decided to adjust the volume and ended up turning it all the way down to 0! i felt quite stupid after that one......

Dont snort heroin and cocaine mixed together before your set.

"practice guitar standing up!" Me: **doesn't have a strap cause I insisted that I didn't need one when buying a guitar**

👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🤘🤘🤘

If you can have your own soundman, that's the way to go. It sucks being at the mercy of someone who is most likely incompetent.

If you turn up to a Metal gig with a traditional 3 single coil pup setup on your guitar, do they laugh at you?

Good tips, especially #5. I'm a guitarist, and nothing bores me more watching another band play than a 10 minute version of a song with 8 and half minutes of guitar wanking.

Hey guys I’m a guitar player who is in a band and looking for advice on movement on stage and how not to look boring

I wish these videos had less common sense tips and more technical info so I don't look like such a noob in front of sound people and other musicians. I'm better now, but I'd still like to learn more in that respect

how good should someone be to start giging?

I see that keywork tattoo

Me eyes on guitars😁😁😁😁

I literally prefer to practice standing up, it just feels alot more natural, and theres more freedom with movement

I'm doing one man show. Soling over backing tracks in a pub.. well shit..