Hi all, This is my first time using the discussion link but I was looking for a bit of advice. I'm living in Ireland and myself and a friend are hoping to head to Boston for around three months just on a holiday visa. We are both trad musicians and were hoping to get some gigs (paid sessions rather than just joining one) in Irish bars to fund our "break from reality". Has anyone any advice on where might be good to check out or how to promote ourselves over there?
You're best bet might be to show up at a session once you get here. "Gigs" around here tend to be relatively few and far between, and are usually passed around by word of mouth among the local musicians, who kinow each other well.
Thanks James. I appreciate the advice. Seems a bit risky going over without alot of cash and no gigs lined up but we might just take the risk. Need to play music and go somewhere different. Thanks for the help. Good editing also!!
Boston's a great session town. q great town in general. But i agree with Sonny: it might be a bit hard to get paying gigs. It would help if you made a few "connections" first. I'd try and help facilitate some, but my connections in boston are slim. Athough come to think of it, i do know one guy you should talk to. Drop me a line through this website and i'll give you his info.
Ah hmm... If you're ever in the Back Bay area, you could always busk on Newbury St. during a baseball game! I've done that a few times and made a good amount. I treated myself to some tasty sushi and mochi [Red Bean's pretttttty damn good.] afterwards. Mmmmm.
Heading to Boston
Heading to Boston
Hi all, This is my first time using the discussion link but I was looking for a bit of advice. I'm living in Ireland and myself and a friend are hoping to head to Boston for around three months just on a holiday visa. We are both trad musicians and were hoping to get some gigs (paid sessions rather than just joining one) in Irish bars to fund our "break from reality". Has anyone any advice on where might be good to check out or how to promote ourselves over there?
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by ssp
Re: Heading to Boston
Hi Sonny,
You're best bet might be to show up at a session once you get here. "Gigs" around here tend to be relatively few and far between, and are usually passed around by word of mouth among the local musicians, who kinow each other well.
James
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by JHamilton
Re: Heading to Boston
"Your" best bet. Believe it or not, I'm an editor ; ).
JH
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by JHamilton
Re: Heading to Boston
a self-editor is the best sort
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by pavlf
Re: Heading to Boston
"Know", not "kinow"... while I'm at it. ::sheesh...::
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by JHamilton
Re: Heading to Boston
Thanks James. I appreciate the advice. Seems a bit risky going over without alot of cash and no gigs lined up but we might just take the risk. Need to play music and go somewhere different. Thanks for the help. Good editing also!!
# Posted on June 6th 2007 by ssp
Re: Heading to Boston
My pleasure, Sonny. You'd be hard pressed to do better for music here in the States. The Boston session scene is tough to beat.
James
# Posted on June 7th 2007 by JHamilton
Re: Heading to Boston
Boston's a great session town. q great town in general. But i agree with Sonny: it might be a bit hard to get paying gigs. It would help if you made a few "connections" first. I'd try and help facilitate some, but my connections in boston are slim. Athough come to think of it, i do know one guy you should talk to. Drop me a line through this website and i'll give you his info.
# Posted on June 7th 2007 by Brendan
Re: Heading to Boston
oops. sorry sonny, i didn't realize you were the original poster! yes, what's life without a few risks, eh?
# Posted on June 7th 2007 by Brendan
Re: Heading to Boston
Ah hmm... If you're ever in the Back Bay area, you could always busk on Newbury St. during a baseball game! I've done that a few times and made a good amount. I treated myself to some tasty sushi and mochi [Red Bean's pretttttty damn good.] afterwards. Mmmmm.
Cheers,
Armand
# Posted on June 7th 2007 by fiddlinviolinin
Re: Heading to Boston
Drop me a line, I might be able to squeeze you in here and there if it's a fit.
# Posted on June 7th 2007 by saltcast