NEVILLE’S ADVOCATE

Nev Marten bemoans the dwindling pub music scene, the paucity of artist parking and confusing motorway signs

As gigging musicians it’s incredible how much is against us. From the moment you leave the door until you’re back home, it’s a struggle. Let me know whether my observations resonate. The pub music scene has dwindled to the point where it’s hard for musicians to hone their craft in front of an audience. A few years ago, myself and some mates got a pub-rock band together. We played the local boozers and the landlord invariably said, “You were really great. Can I book you back?” He’d then offer us a date three months hence. Three months? How will anyone remember who we are? With so few music pubs now and so many bands, landlords have to ration bookings. It’s understandable but it means fewer regular spots so less opportunity…

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Guitarist (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2019

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