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Stayfree Showcase #17
This Showcase was always going to be a bit varied and I think multiple genres was the theme on the night. The opening band –The
Big Al’s new studio for demos
You will already know Alex from reception, he’s the big skin head guy who looks like he could do serious damaged but he is the
Stayfree Showcase #16
Back at The Big Difference this month, it was great to catch up with some familiar faces I had not seen in a while. First
The Red Room is Reopening!!!
Staff members Ethan and Archie got to have a rehearsal in The Red Room a few days before its grand opening in June 1st. It
Stayfree Showcase #15
We were very excited to hold an event at brand new venue The Real Ale Classroom on Rutland Street. The venue is managed by Nuala
Stayfree Showcase #14
The first our our events this year kicked off at Duffy’s Bar. And I thought with a heavy line up with headliners Independent Trucking would
International Women’s Day 2024
We have been involved in the Unglamorous International Women’s Day since it started in 2022. This year was always going to be a difficult one.
What size drumstick?
In the Stayfree Spares Shop we sell Chord Maple 2B 5A 5B and 7A. So what does it all mean and which one is best
Playing a Showcase
For the past couple of years we have been putting on Showcases at various venues around Leicester. The only criteria is that you have to
2023 In Review
We had such a year of highs and lows, looking back at 2023 seems like a decade rather than just one year. In January the
Stayfree Snowcase #13
The Stayfree Christmas Party at Firebug, or as we liked to call it ‘Stayfree Snowcase’ This was a great get together of customers and bands
Interview with Jack Freestone
We recently caught up with our resident drum teacher Jack Freestone, owner of Leicester Drum Lessons to find out a bit about his background and
Stayfree Showcase #12
First on tonight at The Big Difference was the beautiful Joyce Embers. This was her first billing as usually she plays a lot of open
Sound Glossary
When you first start out rehearsing and performing on stage, there’s a ton of new words to get your head round. We thought we would
Stayfree Showcase #11
This is the first of two showcases at The Big Difference this Autumn. This months line up starts with Pretty Dirty Rats, one of the great
Stayfree Showcase #10
This was our first showcase at OMC Music Venue on Frog Island, by far the easiest one to transport equipment to as I just have
The Benefits of Singing Lessons
Recently I have been to shows to see local bands and I have noted one or two singers that would benefit from singing lessons. Not
Which guitar amp?
Here at Stayfree we have a wide range of amps to choose from because every band is different. But how do you know which amp