I had a quick look in the forum but couldn't find anything along these lines, so please let me know if I am duplicating something already done. I was wondering if anyone else would be interested in compiling a list of places that put on bands/gigs, to make it a bit easier for steel players to get out gigging. I know most of the venues I play are quite 'niche' in terms of the music they put on (generally 50s rockabilly and rock & roll) and so I've struggled in the past to recommend venues to bands playing other genres.
To kick things off, if you play in a rock and roll band it's worth having a look at the UK R&R Gig Guide: http://www.rnrgigguide.com/v2/index.php There are contact details for all of the clubs if you click on the event.
And for country music, there are a few regular gigs listed here: http://ukcountryevents.info/map-regular-country-music-events/
Hope that's a help - please do let everyone know when and where you're playing. Personally I will do my very best to come and see you play, and will certainly let you all know next time I am playing steel guitar in public. Just don't expect much in terms of skill
