play a gig
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The group’s big break came in August 1981 when the Pretenders’ James Honeyman-Scott observed them as they busked outside Milwaukee’s Oriental Theatre, where the Pretenders were set to play a gig.
From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023
“When I was driving down to Manhattan to play a gig at the City Winery recently, I kept telling myself, ‘I don’t care about the city anymore,’” she said.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2022
If you’re performing well and can bring in a few fans and friends to your open mic, you can talk to the booker at smaller venues and see if you can play a gig there.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2022
Robbie Williams has said returning to his home city to play a gig at Port Vale FC's stadium was "written in the stars" after the side won promotion.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022
I was driving the tow truck in the daytime, getting off at 5 or 6, then I’d go in a dressing room, take a shower and go play a gig for $3 that night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2021
