By Cynthia Allen
Many people enjoy going to gigs to listen to live music and there are many bands that perform regularly. Tribute artists and bands are now extremely popular and many venues will book various acts. If you are looking for a
lynyrd skynyrd tribute band there are various groups currently available and you should look at all options before booking anyone.
Lynyrd skynyrd formed in Florida in the 1960's and were one of the most popular bands during the seventies. In 1979 the band was on tour and the aircraft that they were on crashed resulting in some band members being killed. They reformed and are still active and many bands have formed over the years to emulate the original group.
Before you start to look for a group you will need to consider what type of show you require and work out your budget. Many of the groups will tailor their stage show to your requirements and they will perform two or three songs to a full set. The costs of hiring a group will depend on how long the gig is, what equipment is used and you will also have to pay travel expenses and accommodation costs.
There are a few different ways to locate a tribute band to play at your venue and music agents are a good place to visit. A professional entertainment agency will have a suitable group of musicians and the agent will take care of all of the arrangements. Using an agent is also useful because they will handle all legalities such as insurances and performance licenses.
Browsing the web is also a useful way to find bands and there are a large number of them to be found online. The web sites for the groups contain some useful information as well as video and audio clips. A lot of web sites will have a testimonials page which allows you to read comments from people that have booked the group before.
When you plan to hire a band it is advisable to book them well in advance as many of them will tour for months. The most popular bands may also be fully booked for months or years and your first choice may be unavailable. Most bands will ask you for a deposit to secure their services and you will pay the balance when they arrive at your venue.
Some bands may also play for door money where they will sell tickets in advance or on the day of the gig. This can be a cost effective way of putting on a show as you will not have to pay for their services. The group may also be able to slot you in as part of their current tour if it is convenient for them to do so.
When you have settled the bill for the group you should retain the payment receipt in case it is needed. It is also useful to make a written note of their contact details as you may want to book them again in the future. If you are satisfied with the show it is useful to leave your positive feedback on the bands web pages.
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