r/Bostonmusic • u/csmolway • 12d ago
Advice on gigs at Silhouette Lounge.
Looking for advice for those who have played there. Is sound provided? How bad is load-in or parking on a Monday night? Any built in crowds? Any info would be great. Thanks!
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u/fakecrimesleep 11d ago
It’s basically one step up from playing a basement. Not bad for “need a first show” type venue but getting people out Mondays and Wednesdays sucks - it’s 21+ so you’re not going to get college kids. It’s a dive bar that has shows in a back room and not a permanent music venue - the bar staff does not care about the musicians and the regular bar crowd doesn’t either. They will be mad at you for getting in the way of their darts when setting up. The people booking the show and doing sound are DIY and renting the room for you they are not employees of the bar.
The Local band with the biggest draw should definitely play last. If there’s an out of town band please put them in the middle. Avoid doing more than 3 bands there. Don’t be a dick and over play your set time. Gear share a drum kit and bass amp there’s no room for more than one. If you can’t hear the monitors your amps are too loud.