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A reference companion to the museum — the instruments and gear of a live band, how a show comes together, the business of gigging, and the styles and culture of live music. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Instruments & Gear
The tools of a live band — guitars, bass and drums, keys and horns, microphones and amps, and the PA that carries the sound.
13 entriesThe Show
Putting on a gig — stages and venues, sound and lighting, setlists and soundchecks, and the crew and craft behind a live performance.
12 entriesBand & Business
Running a band — booking and touring, promotion and merch, recording and rights, and the working life of a gigging musician.
11 entriesStyles & Culture
The world of live music — rock and jazz, blues and folk, festivals and traditions, and the history of playing to a crowd.
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