Country music and rap music are two totally different musical genres. Despite their musical differences there are some similarities in the concerts and shows the artists put on. There are also many differences between the two. I have attended both types of concerts and seen how two totally different musical artists put on different shows but yet there are still some things common in both shows.
             Before a country concert there are people in the parking lot tailgating and barbecuing before the show. At a rap concert most people just arrive a few minutes before the show and go to their seats. Most country artists are white and most rap artists are black so they each tend to draw different crowds. Although there are many white people at rap concerts there are not many black people that attend country concerts. There is also a difference in the age of the crowd at each show. Rap concerts tend to be mostly younger people while country concerts attract people of all ages. There are many different places for these artists to perform. It seems to be that most rap concerts are held at indoor venues such as basketball stadiums, indoor theaters, or hockey arenas. Some country concerts are held inside but the majority of them are held outside at outdoor amphitheaters. Also many county artists perform at fairs and carnivals during the summer.
             Obviously the type of music is the biggest difference between the two shows. The musical instruments are very different. Usually the only thing you find at a rap concert is a disc jockey (DJ) on stage spinning records. At a country concert there is huge variety of musical instruments being used. Some artists play their own instruments, but most of them have bands that play for them. These bands usually consist of a drummer a guitar player a bass player and a keyboard player. Sometimes there is even a violin a banjo or a harmonica. The actual music during a rap concert is mostly up beat ...