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MUSIC THEORY(ish)
GUESS THE ARTIST
GUESS THE VENUE
CARLILE, FAMILY OR BAND
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According to ancient lore, bands used to have these to hear on stage. 

Floor Wedges

100

The number of sharps in the key of C Major.

Zero

100

This country music icon’s live shows often feature a mix of gospel, bluegrass, and classic country, along with his legendary deep voice.

Johnny Cash

100

Known for its naturally formed sandstone amphitheater and epic sunsets just before every show.

Red Rocks

100

his Virginia-born jam ensemble broke big in the ’90s with “Crash Into Me” and taught you that college town concerts could be epic.

Dave Matthews Band

200

Legends say if you say "Can I have some more vocals in my wedge." This will appear 

Feedback

200

This mode sounds like sadness and jazz got in a fight.

Dorian Mode

200

Known for her incredible storytelling, this country star’s performances often include funny anecdotes about life and love, combined with her powerful voice and over the top outfits 

Dolly Parton

200

“The World’s Most Famous Arena,” this New York City venue has hosted everyone from Elvis to Madonna.

Madison Square Garden

200

This Pacific Northwest native’s live shows are famed for soaring harmonies and soul-stirring guitar riffs, earning her multiple Grammy wins without ever topping the pop charts.

Brandi Carlile

300

This is the thing every performer forgets they need. It often sits on the headstock of an instrument. 

A Tuner 

300

If you stack three thirds, you get this magical harmony stack.

A Triad

300

This Canadian singer-songwriter first gained fame busking with a distinctive soprano and poetic lyrics, later touring with only her guitar and a loop pedal.

Joni Mitchell

300

This Nashville institution began as a radio show in 1925 and is known as “The Home of American Music."

The Grand Ole Opry

300

Bob Dylan famously toured with this simply-named backing group that redefined what a “band” could sound like.

The Band

400

This is what every band member thinks they need more of in the mix.

Themself. 
400

This is the time signature for most Taylor Swift songs and also walking.

4/4

400

Their flamboyant frontman and operatic vocals, backed by a four-member band, made stadiums feel like grand British palaces.

Queen

400

Originally a church in Nashville, this historic hall is dubbed the Mother Church of Country Music.

The Ryman Auditorium

400

This San Francisco funk collective—led by Sly Stone—brought “Family” right into their name.

Sly & The Family Stone?

500

This item controls your entire vibe on stage but breaks at the worst moment

Strings

500

This Italian word means quiet but we also use it to describe an instrument. 

Piano

500

At Woodstock 1969, this virtuoso closed his set by setting his guitar ablaze, cementing his legend in rock history.

Jimi Hendrix

500

Opened by Queen Victoria in 1871, this London venue’s massive red brick façade and barrel-vaulted auditorium host the annual Proms

Royal Albert Hall

500

Named after their acclaimed guitarist, this Southern rock outfit’s hits include “Can’t You See.”

The Marshall Tucker Band