Fwd: SA Live Music Club Newsletter – October 2023

Hello everyoneEveryone has =
been busy and hence the newsletter has skipped September to become =
Octobers. Apologies but time flies when you’re having =
fun.

There is plenty to go through so make =
sure you read the entire newsletter. There’ll be =
exams!

Besides the regular mentions of Gig =
Registrations, and events coming up, we announce the inaugural Members =
Workshop, along with a new initiative, a Club House =
Band. In addition, there is an article on Saxophone Mics, in =
addition to an article about a little App, =
Moises.

Registrations are currently =
open for the =
October 15th Club Cool and Saturday Session 28th. Upcoming events to be =
opened shortly will be the November Club Cool, the Saturday Sessions, =
plus the Macclesfield Lions Bike Show on November 5th. October =
registrations will start to close before the end of this week ie. Friday =
29th September.

To register just login and go =
to https://salivemusic.club/register-for-a-gig/
Please, please, please, support your club by attending =
events we have organised as they are for =
you!

Stage CraftWe have =
secured The Gallery, at The Gov, for our inaugural Members Workshop – =
Stage Craft. This session will cover the gear and set up for PA =
& sound at your gig or band practice. The details are covered under =
the Members Area once you log in to the web site here: https://salivemusic.club/members-workshop/ 

When: Sunday =
29th October, 3:00pm to 6:00pmWhere: The Gallery, The Gov, Port Road =
Hindmarsh.Registration: Members only, via the Club =
web site salivemusic.clubClose of =
Registrations: Friday 27th 5:00pm unless sold out =
prior.House Band=46rom time to =
time the Club has vacancies for bands at regular events that generally =
either a band has to drop out, or can=E2=80=99t be filled otherwise due =
to absences within bands, illness, holidays, =
etc.

Before we head to the new year 2024, the =
Club would like to start forming a band of members to be on-call to be =
able to fill a spot or support a solo member to be a backing =
band.

This is not intended to be a Super Band =
or anything, but there is some expectation of playing ability, readiness =
to adapt to song choices, friendliness to others, and looking to have =
fun.

To be considered, you would need to be =
generally available for any and all of the regular Club events =
throughout the whole year, and by having 2 of instruments this should =
provide alternate options should you be unavailable at a particular =
time.

=46rom there, they would meet on a =
regular basis to practice and develop a set list of their own, plus =
cover a few of well known songs eg. 3 chord types. This would be up to =
the band as to rehearsal, songs, etc. However, they would need to =
nominate a representative to liaise with the =
EMU.

The house band would get to play at Club =
events in their own right from time to time eg. Saturday Sessions and =
Club Cool.

To be considered, you would need to be =
generally available for any and all of the regular Club events =
throughout the whole year, and by having 2 of instruments this should =
provide alternate options should you be unavailable at a particular =
time.

To register your interest in this =
activity, log in and under Members Area go to House Band EOI, and =
complete the form. https://salivemusic.club/house-band-eoi/

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Saxophone MicrophonesLiz, from Six In The City, has been doing =
some digging around a microphone for her saxophone. Here is her review, =
with many thanks, Editor.

The choice between a clip-on =
microphone and a regular microphone for a sax or other wind instrument =
depends on your specific needs and preferences. Both types of =
microphones have their advantages and disadvantages, and the best option =
will vary depending on factors such as your playing style, the context =
in which you’re performing or recording, and your budget. Here are some =
considerations for each type:Clip-On =
Microphone:
Convenience: Clip-on microphones are designed to attach =
directly to the sax, making them easy to set up and position. They allow =
for hands-free performance and don’t require microphone =
stands.
Feedback Control: Clip-on =
microphones are typically less prone to feedback issues since they are =
closer to the sound source and can be positioned away from the =
speakers.
Mobility: They provide =
freedom of movement, allowing you to move around on stage without being =
tethered to a microphone stand.Aesthetics: Some musicians prefer clip-on microphones =
because they are less obtrusive and maintain the instrument’s visual =
appearance.
Regular =
Microphone:
Sound Quality: High-quality regular microphones, especially =
condenser microphones, can capture a broader range of frequencies and =
nuances in your instrument’s sound. They are often preferred for studio =
recordings and critical live =
performances.
Versatility: Regular =
microphones can be used for various instruments and vocals, making them =
versatile for different applications. You can also experiment with =
different microphone placements to achieve different tonal =
characteristics.Sound Engineer Control: When using a regular microphone, a =
sound engineer can have more control over the sound by adjusting the =
microphone’s placement and settings.In summary, if you prioritise =
convenience, feedback control, and mobility for live performances, a =
clip-on microphone may be a suitable choice for your sax. On the other =
hand, if you’re aiming for the best possible sound quality and =
versatility, a high-quality regular microphone may be the better option, =
especially for studio recordings or critical live performances where =
sound quality is paramount. Ultimately, the choice should align with =
your specific needs and the context in which you’ll be using the =
mic.August =
Committee meeting summary
The SALMC =
Committee met =
on the 19th August via Zoom.

The financial report =
from the Treasurer indicated the club remains in a good financial state =
with $13,877 in cash reserves.  The club generally =
runs on a break-even basis but it was noted that storage costs for the =
van will have an impact on the balance sheet going forward.  Also, insurance =
costs for the van had significantly =
increased.

The club currently has =
112 members including 7 Life Members.  In the past 2 =
months, 9 new members have joined and 2 have not renewed since their =
membership expired on the 30th =
June.

The main Club =
activities, Random Jam, Random Bands, Club Cool and the Saturday =
Sessions at the Gov all continue to be well patronised and provide great =
opportunities for club members to interact and perform.  =

The first of what is =
hoped to be a series of workshops on =E2=80=9Cstage craft=E2=80=9D is =
scheduled to be held at The Gov after the September 17th Club =
Cool.  =
This session will focus on Sound Desk management and will use the =
new Sound Desk purchased by the club. Future =
sessions will be organised if this session is =
well-attended.

The option of setting a =
single date for renewal of all memberships was discussed by the =
committee but this is not possible under the current club =
Constitution.  =
It was agreed that the membership register should shift to an =
on-line app associated with the club website so members can update their =
own personal information and review their membership =
status.

This year marks 20 =
years since the club was incorporated and the committee is reviewing =
options to celebrate this event.  Publication of an =
e-book or a specific social function were two suggestions.  Member input these =
or other options would be =
appreciated.

The next committee =
meeting is tentatively scheduled for the 14th =
October.

Committee meeting minutes
The SALMC Committee =
will soon be uploading minutes from previous meetings and make them =
available to members.

Details will be =
included in the next newsletter – I’ve ran out of time =
ATM!

If you would like to =
view these at any time, please advise via the Contact Us page https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

Web Site UpdateReminder that we have revamped web =
site is up and live https://salivemusic.clubMembers will now Log In for a variety of Member =
Only Access eg. Gig Registration, Adverts, and Band Updates. 

Your login Username is =
firstnamelastname (all one word, all =
lowercase, no spaces or special characters – eg. johnsmith or =
deidremahoney) and you should be able to do a Password Reset from the =
Log In (top right on =
Menu).

The emails and names used were what are =
on the Membership database. Further, please let =
us know if your contact details have =
changed.
We are still going through =
checking things are all working as expected but if you find anything =
please let me know asap. Also if you have any =
updates to text on page content or menus, please advise via the Contact =
Us page https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

BTW Band bios =
can be submitted online if you login https://salivemusic.club/update-band-profile/Member Fees – ReminderAs previously advised, the Committee =
decided to increase the membership fees from $60/year to $65/year =
effective from =
the 1st July 2023 ie. to $65 for one year, $120 for 2 years and $180 for =
3 years. The fees have been held for a number of years to $60 given the =
predicament of COVID-19 and membership =
numbers.

The Joining Fee ($15) will remain =
unchanged.  

Members whose membership expires on =
the 30 June 2023 will be billed at the existing rate, however the fees =
will be at the new rate as at 1st July, so please pay on =
time.

It is worthwhile noting that if =
Membership lapse for more than 60 days, then the member would be =
required to rejoin, and thus pay the joining =
fee.*Note: * =
this has been invoked for a few years =
now.Upcoming =
EventsOctober 15th – Club Cool (Registrations =
open)October 21st – Saturday Sessions (Registrations =
open)

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November 19th – Club CoolNovember 25th – Saturday =
Sessions

November 5th – =
Macclesfield Lions Bike ShowDecember 2nd – AGM =
& Christmas Party

To register login and go =
to https://salivemusic.club/register-for-a-gig/=
NOTE: We encourage all members to support Club gigs like =
this by coming along, catch up with friends, have a cold bevy or glass =
of wine, and maybe some =
lunch.Random =
Jam

Have you thought of . . .A great way to check your progress as =
both a musician and as a band is to record yourselves. A number of bands =
simply use their phones these days, and some come armed with Zoom H4 =
audio recorders.

This gives everyone great feedback and =
review of your own practice as well as the =
bands.

Save the files and sharing is incredibly =
easy now with cloud storage like The Box, Dropbox, or Google Drive, and =
stores details of the file date so you can look back and notice your =
improvement.

At some gigs, you may find that the Sound =
Desk has the ability to record to USB drive, and is simply a matter of =
asking to be recorded.

And those videos can be just as useful to =
catch not only the sound but also your stage presence, like where was =
everyone standing, was there dynamics in both your playing and movement, =
how did the lighting show you off or were you =
hiding/hidden?

If you would like some =
kind words of critique or feedback when you play just let us know and =
we’ll be happy to help https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

RecordingWe have been very fortunate to have =
Lochy, from The Gov, record the last couple of Club =
Cools.

These recordings have been of excellent =
quality from the mixing desk, and displays great sound quality by bands. =
All inputs from the stage are in the mix, including vocals, guitar amps, =
bass amp, drums, and keyboards, to say the =
least.

The recordings are then passed onto the =
band representative to share their exploits, and to review their own =
performance.

It is hopeful to continue this at as many =
gigs as possible such that it provides great feedback to members and =
bands.

If you would like some =
kind words of critique or feedback when you play just let us know and =
we’ll be happy to help https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

Photos and =
VideosAt each event, =
we endeavour to have photos taken of the bands, and later publish a =
selection on the Club’s Facebook =
page.

To keep the photographer happy, bands =
should consider their persona and showmanship to their best. This could =
be simply agree on what to wear, is it the same colour/style, polish =
those guitars and those dentures. Smile! Have fun and be =
dynamic.

And please avoid red, certainly in the =
Venue as it play hell with the stage lights and the =
lenses.

If you are interested to obtain higher =
resolution images, please contact Steve Rees at info@salivemusic.club.

Conversely, if =
anyone has other photos or video to donate, we are happy to hear from =
you to arrange the collection or =
uploads.

If you would like to =
contact us please refer to https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

Where are you?Haven’t seen you around =
for a while. Still playing? Caught up with work? Keep us posted as your friends would see you around the =
place.

Maybe you’re a past =
member or band and still keeping in touch with us? Don’t forget to come =
along to a show and catch up with =
us.

WShare your story or =
update us on what’s happening here: https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/

Club =
Cool

Moises AI =
AppIf you are =
keen to transcribe or, like me, sometimes can’t distinguish the likes of =
bass in a recorded song, I have started to use Moises on the iPad. This =
app allows you to import a file eg. mp3, and it will, through some AI =
algorithm, split instruments. =46rom there you can raise or lower the =
separate instrument to your =
liking.

This app is available to tablets like =
your iPad, and Androids, as far as I’m aware but check out https://moises.ai/

They have great videos to get you =
started, and more.

BTW: This is not in anyway a Club =
recommendation or sponsorship arrangement, purely the editors editorial =
licence.Music =
Industry NewsTo keep up =
with what’s happening anything in the music business, consider =
subscribing to sites like:
Australian MusicianBOSSThe GovThe MusicMusic SAMelbourne Guitar ShowHats Inc – Heritage, Arts, and Traditions – Auburn =
SAFor the Bass =
players out there, make sure you check out Scotts Bass =
LessonsBand =
PracticeMany questions come in about rehearsal spaces around =
Adelaide. Below are some of the regulars used by club bands, however =
Google will yield more in your local area if you can=E2=80=99t get into =
these places.

Not in any order =
of preference, are:
Sunset Studios, 873/875 South =
Rd, Clarence GardensWundenberg’s =
Recording Studios, 36 West Thebarton Rd, =
ThebartonCross City Rehearsal =
Studios, 11/31 =
Port Wakefield Rd, Gepps CrossBank =
Studios, 24 Tania Ave, Windsor =
GardensThe Dream Theater, 124 =
Frederick St, =
WellandQuestions =
Thoughts FeedbackWe are always keen to hear from members =
for feedback, or perhaps something to share with =
members.

Please use the Contact Us page https://salivemusic.club/contact-us/Follow =
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