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November 13

Hiring independent musicians

I know all about Bandcamp and similar sites that let you listen to independent artists' music online and support them via something like PayPal. But what if I actually want to hire an independent musician for a gig? What would I use then - a website; something else? Theskinnytypist (talk) 02:39, 13 November 2015 (UTC)

It might depend on the gig. If it's for a wedding reception, there are usually wedding related magazines in your local big chain bookstore that have bands advertising. Other avenues might be Craigslist or calling around to independent music shops. Dismas|^(talk) 03:07, 13 November 2015 (UTC)

Depending on where you are (and what your budget is), there may be relevant local or national/international Music magazines (printed or online) that include classified advertisements by musicians seeking engagements. Some of these may specialise in particular musical genres (Jazz, Folk, etc.) should you have one in mind.

(Who can forget those 1970s ads in the back of Melody Maker that were always headed by one for "A Able Accordianist"?) {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 185.74.232.130 (talk) 13:39, 13 November 2015 (UTC)

Do you have a local branch of Craigslist? Most medium-to-large cities in the USA have site for their region, and you can solicit for musicians under the "Gigs" section. SemanticMantis (talk) 17:34, 13 November 2015 (UTC)

I thought I said that. :) Dismas|^(talk) 01:06, 14 November 2015 (UTC)

Is Colors about Matt Healy?

Why they say that Colors (song) by Halsey (singer) is about Matty Healy?Chandelia16 (talk) 10:05, 13 November 2015 (UTC)

To make things a bit easier for research, I am giving the correct links: Colors (Halsey song), Halsey (singer), and there is no article on the Matt Healy (or Matty Healy or Matthew Healy) you mean, but we do have one on his band The 1975. ---Sluzzelin talk 11:06, 13 November 2015 (UTC)