How do bands know what song to play next?

Most of the band just plays the same chord, usually the chord of the key the song is in. Certain instruments may throw in some licks (lead guitar, keys, etc.), and the drummer plays fills. The tempo loosens up. As for the synced ending, there is a cue from someone onstage to end the flourishes.

Do bands release setlist?

Perpetually irate. For most bands, the setlist is the same for every show on the tour. If you’ve looked at the setlists for previous shows on the tour and they’ve changed a bit, then it’ll probably be different for your show. Unless you’re Bruce Springsteen.

Did the Grateful Dead plan their setlists?

Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir planned out only two things before each of the thousands of concerts they played together in the Grateful Dead: The song they would begin with and the song they would end with.

How does setlist FM work?

… a document that lists the songs that a band or musical artist intends to play during a specific concert performance. setlist.fm takes that definition further and considers a setlist to be the list of the songs a band or artist actually played during a concert.

Are setlists worth money?

A setlist doesn’t have to be a collectible item or concert souvenir for it to have worth. In fact, songwriters can earn performance royalties when their songs are performed live in public, and submitting a setlist is key to getting those royalties.

How many songs should be on a setlist?

We typically do 3×40 min sets, 12 songs per set. 36 songs plus a few encores so we will have 40 cued up and ready.

How long do dead and Company shows last?

How long are Dead & Company concerts? Most concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the artist, opening acts, encore, etc. Dead & Company concerts typically last 2.25 hours.

Does John Mayer play his own songs with dead and Company?

John Mayer is still riding high with latest solo album Sob Rock and still has the world tour for it to come, but for the rest of the summer he’s switching his attention to his other musical commitment; Dead & Company, playing the music of the Grateful Dead.

What does from tape mean on a setlist?

Tape (Intro/Outro) A lot of artists choose to play an intro music before they hit the stage. This sound usually comes from a pre-recorded tape and isn’t part of the setlist. Nevertheless it’s interesting to know what you heard as intro (or outro or intermission).

How do you use setlist?

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