Category: music festivals

The Best Piano Bars in the World

On September 28, 2022

In Music, music festivals, Nightlife in Edinburgh, Piano, Travel

There are so many great piano bars in every city around the world. New York City, London, Texas, Chicago, and London are just a few of them. However, there are also some that are a little bit more unique. Let’s take a look at some of them. They’re all worth checking out, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

New York City

If you’re looking for a quiet, intimate spot to enjoy live music, piano bars are the perfect choice. In the 1940s, piano bars began to become an integral part of the New York nightlife scene. Unlike supper clubs, piano bars provided a more informal setting for crowds to gather and have fun. They also became popular destinations for musical theatre queens.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic ambience or live jazz, there are a number of Manhattan piano bars that feature live piano music. Some of the best New York City piano bars cater to the gay community, while others are geared toward musicians of all ages.

London

If you’re in the mood for a boozy knees-up and feel-good vibe, piano bars are a must. The American Bar at the Savoy was named the World’s Best Bar in 2011 and has been known to host celebrities such as Amy Winehouse and Jamie Cullum. There’s live piano music every Saturday and Sunday, as well as world-class cocktails.

Piano Group, which runs many piano bars across the capital, has a swanky Smithfield location. This speakeasy-style venue features a great selection of wines, craft beer, and cocktails. And while this is a piano bar, it also has good food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Texas

If you’re a music lover, Texas has some of the best piano bars around. Whether you’re a fan of classical or country music, Texas has a piano bar to suit your taste. Darwin’s Piano Bar is known for its live music performances and has hosted some of the finest musicians in the Austin area. The bar’s friendly atmosphere and dark wood interior make it an ideal venue for a night of live piano music.

Dueling pianos are another popular attraction at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. The players take requests from the audience and play classics as well as the latest hits. The bar’s two baby grand pianos are perfect for this unique experience. The pianists alternate between solo and dueling piano sets. You can also get a drink at the bar or order food from the restaurant.

Chicago

For a relaxing evening out with live music, check out one of Chicago’s many piano bars. The Redhead Piano Bar on Ontario Street offers an upbeat atmosphere. It also offers a variety of beverages. The bar is a great spot to meet new people and enjoy good conversation. Its prime location makes it a perfect spot for large groups to gather.

This piano bar is located in the West Loop. It has a great atmosphere with vintage chandeliers and chesterfield couches. Its eclectic interior is complemented by its extensive whiskey selection. Guests can enjoy live music and a wide selection of whiskey.

Minneapolis

Piano bars are popular entertainment options, and in the Twin Cities there are several locations to choose from. Some are dedicated to playing piano music, while others offer a more casual atmosphere. These places can be nostalgic, reminiscent of college parties or youth piano lessons. Regardless of your taste, you’ll find a piano bar in Minnesota that is sure to impress.

The Dakota Jazz Club is not your typical dueling piano bar. This Minneapolis piano bar plays tasteful music by artists from all over the world. It’s located in the former space of the iconic Minneapolis nightclub, Epic. The piano bar is a great place to listen to a variety of songs, from the 50s to the 80s to today’s hits.

Planing For Music Festivals- What’s Involved?

By greatwhiterocks

On November 28, 2019

In music festivals

When it comes to music festival’s , there is a lot that is involved overall in their creation as well as successful running. In this guide we will look at what festival goers can do to prepare well for the festival as well as what the event organisers can do to ensure that the festival runs smoothly overall .

What Do Festival Organisers Need To Consider?

When arranging a festival there are many different variables that the festival organisers need to consider overall. One of the most important factors that can be taken into consideration overall is the festival location. The festival location is of great importance as the location of the event overall can directly affect how successful it is as well as how many people can attend the event and how accessible it is overall.

Generally speaking festivals in rural areas with good transport links as well as local amenities and accommodation are fairly successful. This is because these festivals are supported by local infrastructure and good transport links which ensures that it accessible for music fans overall.

Another important factor that needs to be taken into consideration is staffing. It is essential that the festival organisers can source the best possible staff for the event in order for it to be a success overall. This is because hiring staff who can’t provide a good performance could endanger the effective running of the event as well as the even’t goer’s safety overall.

What Should Music Fans Going To Festivals Consider?

There are a variety of different things that music fans going to festivals should consider overall. One of the biggest and most important factors that can be taken into consideration for music fans prior to a music festival is budget. The budget for a music festival is important as t can affect the type of accommodation you stay in , transport methods and the amount of time and money you spend at the festival overall.

A great way to budget for a festival is to speak to other people that have been there before. Doing this means that you can get a better insight into what things may cost overall. In addition to this setting up spreadsheets for budgeting allows you to few your overall costs and categorise them by priority e.g transport , accommodation , drinks etc.

Planning ahead is absolutely crucial for music fans prior to heading out to festivals. This is because without proper planning it can be difficult to organise how to get to the festival as well as what to do when there. In order to plan ahead it is important that plans are made with friends prior to the festival.

Conclusion

Overall to conclude it is clear that in order for music festivals to be successful there needs to be considerable prior planning by both festival organisers as well as music fans in order to ensure the best possible experience overall. There have been festivals in the past which have been poorly organised such as fyre festival and this can lead to widespread chaos.

Why UK Music Festivals Are Bringing In Damp Experts

By greatwhiterocks

On March 19, 2019

In Event Labour Hire, event organisers, music festivals

British weather is unpredictable as we know. One minute you’ll get lovely bright sunshine and the next the rain pours down along with a lovely coastal wind. Almost all of us have been to a music festival when it has been an absolute wash out. T in the Park 2012 was one big mud slide and Glastonbury..well pretty much every year it rains. Obviously we cannot control the weather but what festival organisers are doing to be better prepared this year is hiring damp experts. Here’s what to expect this year at your favourite festivals

Rain-safe Staging

Previous artists have been unable to perform or more embarrassingly been called off stage halfway through their performance due to such heavy rainfall. Damp experts along with engineers and stage and sound engineers have been working together to create rain proof and fire proof stages that will allow artists to perform on stage no matter what the weather is. Although being protected from rainfall may make them look and sound better – it was more a safety projects. There is so many electrics and wires on the stage coming from guitars, microphones, amplifiers, screens, lighting…that if flooded with water can cause electrical shocks and even fires. This is simply done by the way the roof has been angled – genius!

Campsite Reconstruction

The campsite is usually something organisers don’t invest in too much – after all by the end of the festival it is usually trashed by festival -goers. However there have been so many issues with flooding of campsites that has effected the safety and wellness of festival goers – something that organisers absolutely have to take responsibility for. Landscape contractors have been hired and have been working with damp experts to ensure the campsite gets rid of water as safe and effectively as possible if there is a risk of heavy rainfall. They have been working together to prevent landslides, mud slides, removing steep dangerous hills and implementing new and additional water pumps

Under-cover Social Spaces

Damp experts have advised more undercover social spaces such as a bar, food court, yoga room….whatever fits with your festival will help tackle dampness. Keeping people as dry as possible will help solve so many safety and wellness issues such as landslides, mud slides, hypothermia, broken or twisted ankles, falls, sickness…it will be worth it we promise!