Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this video, I take you along with me for 3 very different gigs in 3 days: hosting an open mic night, playing a background acoustic set at a restaurant, and performing a higher-energy set at a bar.
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I break down the pros and cons of each venue type, what to expect from the crowds, and which type of gig might suit your playing style best as a solo acoustic musician!
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Open mic - clips
01:10 Open mic hosting - pros and cons
03:43 Restaurant gig - setting up
04:54 Restaurant gig - clips
06:43 Restaurant gig - pros and cons
08:35 Pub gig - setting up
09:14 Pub gig - clips
10:56 Pub gig - pros and cons
13:05 Outro
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Thanks for watching. This channel exists to help solo acoustic musicians take their music from the couch, to playing on the streets and in the pubs. I want this channel to be a place you can come and have your questions answered. Because it's scary when you start out! You're not alone!
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Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
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If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=H0hP7SLqBvat-EvI
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=EYFSmfPXv7vXWrMW
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=MkqxG7ZEglDsNzD3
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Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
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Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
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👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise #openmic #openmicnight #restaurantgig
In this video, I take you along with me for 3 very different gigs in 3 days: hosting an open mic night, playing a background acoustic set at a restaurant, and performing a higher-energy set at a bar.
---
I break down the pros and cons of each venue type, what to expect from the crowds, and which type of gig might suit your playing style best as a solo acoustic musician!
---
00:00 Intro
00:40 Open mic - clips
01:10 Open mic hosting - pros and cons
03:43 Restaurant gig - setting up
04:54 Restaurant gig - clips
06:43 Restaurant gig - pros and cons
08:35 Pub gig - setting up
09:14 Pub gig - clips
10:56 Pub gig - pros and cons
13:05 Outro
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Thanks for watching. This channel exists to help solo acoustic musicians take their music from the couch, to playing on the streets and in the pubs. I want this channel to be a place you can come and have your questions answered. Because it's scary when you start out! You're not alone!
---
Consider subscribing if you're here for the journey! 🙌
---
If that was helpful, here's a few more that might help too.
👉 2 Hour Pub Gig Set List! (43 Songs + 3 Encores): youtu.be/euz7s8n9ev0?si=H0hP7SLqBvat-EvI
👉 I went busking 20 times, here's all the data: youtu.be/9-W_05p0kyg?si=EYFSmfPXv7vXWrMW
👉 Here's a video where I run through my pub gig equipment set up: youtu.be/ks3QhvrV1gU?si=MkqxG7ZEglDsNzD3
---
Hit SUBSCRIBE for more. There's loads more coming soon, like...
✅ Guitar tutorials
✅ Busking Q&A's
✅ Gear reviews
✅ Busking adventures
✅ Gigging adventures
... And loaaaaaads more 🤘
---
Appreciate all the support so please give it a LIKE (if you like) and SHARE it with anyone who enjoys this sort of thing. 🫂
---
👉 If you want to "buy me a coffee" (or guitar strings): buymeacoffee.com/soundnoise
👉 Email: josh.sound.noise@gmail.com - get in touch if you want to book me or collaborate. I'm open to offers :)
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Much love! 💚
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#soloacousticguitar #giggingmusician #singersongwriter #mackie #showbox #pubgig #soloperformer #soundnoise #openmic #openmicnight #restaurantgig
