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A Short History Of Jazz And Blues: The Short Version
Music & Culture

A Short History Of Jazz And Blues: The Short Version

Jazz and blues history feels like a lot the first time, but most of it is common sense. A little planning leaves more time for the music. Here is a practical look at jazz and blues

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The Story Of Vinyl And Dance Records: The Short Version
Music & Culture

The Story Of Vinyl And Dance Records: The Short Version

Good vinyl and dance records is less about spending more and more about a few smart choices. Most of the work happens before you leave home. Here is a practical look at vinyl and d

How Sound Systems Work At Live Events: A Time-Friendly Approach
Dance

How Sound Systems Work At Live Events: A Time-Friendly Approach

Sound systems at live events is easiest when you follow a clear order of steps. None of it needs expensive gear. Below, we walk through sound systems at live events step by step.

Learning Dj Basics: Make It Memorable
Live Music

Learning Dj Basics: Make It Memorable

Learning dj basics is about the experience, and a few habits make it better. The aim is to keep things simple and stress-free. Below, we walk through learning dj basics step by ste

Making Your Personal Festival Schedule: What Most People Miss
Live Music

Making Your Personal Festival Schedule: What Most People Miss

The weather can change a personal festival schedule completely, so plan for both sun and rain. Most of the work happens before you leave home. Here is a practical look at a persona

How Stages And Lineups Are Scheduled: A Simple Checklist
Live Music

How Stages And Lineups Are Scheduled: A Simple Checklist

When stage and lineup scheduling goes badly, the reason is usually easy to avoid next time. None of it needs expensive gear. Below, we walk through stage and lineup scheduling step

Boutique Festivals Versus Big Festivals: A Beginner's Guide
Live Music

Boutique Festivals Versus Big Festivals: A Beginner's Guide

Boutique and big festivals does not have to be expensive if you plan ahead. The aim is to keep things simple and stress-free. Here is a practical look at boutique and big festivals

Winter And Indoor Festivals: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Festival Guides

Winter And Indoor Festivals: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Doing winter and indoor festivals as a group means splitting the jobs and agreeing on a plan. Most of the work happens before you leave home. The rest of this article covers winter

Family-Friendly Festivals With Kids: What Actually Works
Festival Guides

Family-Friendly Festivals With Kids: What Actually Works

Family-friendly festivals feels like a lot the first time, but most of it is common sense. None of it needs expensive gear. Here is a practical look at family-friendly festivals fo

Keeping Your Valuables Safe At A Festival: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Festival Guides

Keeping Your Valuables Safe At A Festival: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Valuables at a festival comes down to a handful of simple ideas, and this guide covers them. A little planning leaves more time for the music. Here is a practical look at valuables