Tagged With: original bands
Supporting Local Music in the Gump
As Josh Carples of Montgomery’s Hail the Titans once said in regard to local musicians, “The worst thing people can do is not talk about us.” Unfortunately for Montgomery musicians, what little conversation is going on is hard to find. Much of the existing conversation, outside of the occasional review, centers on the idea that … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes of Gump Night
It’s no secret, especially to its residents, that Montgomery is not the best place for unsigned original bands to perform. According to Stacy Lewis, owner of Montgomery’s Organic Hippie and co-sponsor of Gump Night, there’s only “one other venue in Montgomery” (Head on the Door) that has a long, consistent history of, and is known … Continue reading
Covers Vs. Originals:
The Band Reality One of the big issues that Indie bands face is the decision over whether they should become a cover band or play only originals. From an outside perspective, this might seem like an easy choice. If you have the ability to write good music, then you should play originals. If you can’t, … Continue reading