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    "cleaned_text": "articles touring playing live reading collection touring articles ensure liveperformances successfuland fulfilling articles cover every area importance written respected experts areas touring playing live wisdom authors share comes years hands experience please take time toread article time spent pay many times long run table contents click heading go section introduction page glossary live performance booking terms jeri goldstein performingbizcom talent representation primer brief rundown terms business mark steiner steve tetrault gig salad venue operator musician good lationship depends annette warner coffeehousetourcomwhy playing live important clare dowling moot preparation page tour tourthat question sheena metal music highway radio expand definition live performance bob baker thebuzzfactorcom find right venue live show jeri goldstein performingbizcom dynamics success jeri goldstein performingbizcom positive indie attit ude advance career jeri goldstein performingbizcomvital gig booking ools press kit jay flanzbaum onlinegigsplanning tour kim ruehl betamax setting successful tour kenny kerner musicians institute booking agents page looking agentby jeri goldstein performingbizcom booking agents national touring max mcandrew house blues approach booking agents jeri goldstein performingbizcom managers cant live thembut live without sheena metal music highway radio booking gigs page booking local club shows carrie klein nasty little man promotions basics booking tours jay flanzbaum onlinegigscom negotiation techniques build booking knowhow jeri goldstein performingbizcombooking act jay flanzbaum onlinegigs get better gigs les vogt entertainment consultant get paid youre worth lee kennedy dunroven music command higher fee live show jeri goldstein performingbizcom performers flub interview dont laugh les vogt entertainment consultant audition interview complete reply les vogt entertainment consultant use right followup book gig dreams jeri goldstein performingbizcom successfully book followup gigs club owners bookers jeri goldstein performingbizcom attending booking conferences jeri goldstein performingbizcom contracts page preparing professional engagement contractby les vogt entertainment consultant right documents booking gigs jeri goldstein performingbizcom college gigs page nacaby fran snyder concerts home naca college gig navigate educational market morgan performer magazine musicians advice college market derek sivers cd baby booking college shows dan ostrowski alive arts band break lucrative college market jeri goldstein performingbizcomhow get college market steps derek sivers cd baby booking college shows without using naca meredith levande meredithlevandecom touring tips page steps successful tourby david hooper mu sic business radio touring strategies renting tour vehiclesby jeri goldstein performingbizcom band safety tips night club fires stampedes james blakely go listen live gig checklist preparing gig show dennis damp media web source promotion page performance marketing tour supportby vivek j tiwary starpolishcom turn gigs major media events jeri goldstein performingbizcom understanding draw diane rapaport jerome headlands press harnessing fan power street teams daylle deanna schwartz author start run record label publicity jay flanzbaum onlinegigs entrepreneurship key new artist success today les vogt entertainment consultant using radio build fan base page touring radio work together bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion tour distribution using radio bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion use radio promotion boos airplay build new audiences jeri goldstein performingbizcomcomparing stations touring bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion radio station visits bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion sponsorship page finding sponsor bronson herrmuth author miles record deal get tour support musical act jeri goldstein performingbizcom get big sponsorship money band tour event production thom king multimediary entertainment marketing perfect marriage artist corporate partner thom king multimediary entertainment marketing sell rich hardest got free cds trip jamaica scott mccormick disc makers playing non traditional venues page booking nontraditional shows events greg johnson starpolishcom booking festivals fairs events jeri goldstein performingbizcom tips getting fair dates corporate gigs les vogt entertainment consultant solo restaurant gig guitar la carte dan lambert guitar nine records definition guerrilla gig wikipedia free encyclopedia definition basement show wikipedia free encyclopedia house concerts great opportunity fran snyder concertsinyourhomecom house concerts new way reach new fans bruce haring author destroy career music house concert booking tips artists fran snyder concertsinyourhomecom setting house concert tr ritchie si ngersongwriter folk club audience guide jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit creating local gigs mark w curran author getting gigs musicians singers survival guide cant find gig get street kevin minihan eastwood band art showcasing rick goetz elektra records attending open mics jams page open mic performers guide jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit live performance first open mic int erview open mic host spook handy anne freeman aspiring songwritertips hosting successful open stage kristen schuldt hydraulic woman jam etiquette victoria bluegrass association ten commandments jamming jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit performing page gig manners boost appearances venues annette warner coffeehousetourcom art performing daylle deanna schwartz author start run record label really grab audience marc platt si ngersongwriter ways musicians increase tips bard marc gunn bards crier finding truth thro ugh stage personas gilli moon warrior girl music improvisation surprises key great cover band kevin minihan singersongwriter get moving singing better move body mark baxter voicelessoncom performance power yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach az singing tips teri danz vocal coach one world music importance vocal health yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach breathing singers vocalists yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach wicked cold big gig tips singers works teri danz vocal coach one world music drunken melodies kate hart detroit women dealing stage fright page beat stage fright jocelyn brady suite sure fire ways overcome stage fright speaking performing reverend michael bresciani conquering stage fright speakingtipscom stage fright donn marshall university puget sound getting past first thirty seconds yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach stage fright anne minnery recording artist live performance calming nerves catherine l tully indiemusiccom turn shaking knees nice vibrato bray singersongwriter better playing chemistry beta blockers blair tindall mozartinthejunglecom generating cd sales shows page selling cds gigs case study rogues marc gunn bards crier confessions master cd sales woman sharon wothke rogues tips selling cd gigs igs guitar forum sell cds april singersongwriter selling merch shows page double gig revenues selling merch tony van veen disc makers make money wylie gustafson merchandising scott mccormick disc makers tour merchandise stands tshirt gigi swanson mg incentives order shirts sell event django bohren seatthole shirts sell gigs nobodys gonna ya tim ziegler lostrockcom live concert recordings usb sticks ryan jarrett blogryanajarrettcom introduction glossary live perfo rmance booking terms jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved industry jargon know able move comfortably thought would lay foundation provide glossary basic terms artists team agent representative artist makes artist available performance dates agent negotiates fees contracts dates coordinates tours many states agent must licensed book talent nyfl ca particularly strict regulations licensing talent agencies could check volunteerlawyers arts organization state information start search new yorkbranch wwwvlanyorg personal manager provides artist overall career direction guidance coordinate team members play role artists development negotiate record deals publishing deals find appropriate agent publicist business manager team members cases personal manager book performance dates certain states illegal business manager manages artists finances team member us ually added artists making substantial income requiring fulltime person handle finances gigs artist investments general financial advice road manager takes care details prior tour advance tour date make sure artist arrives date optimum condition fulfill contracted duties band cant afford road manager member band may serve capacity publicist coordinates artists publicity marketing campaigns provides pub lic notice media create awareness artist radio promotion company coordinates radio portion marketing campaign artist releases new recording canbe hired record label inhouse radio promotion department hired manager artist radio promotion campaigns generally last weeks goal help recording gain enough airplay register various radio charts track new recordings booking terms hold placing hold date reserves date artist question final decision booker artistis made offer accept date booker purchaser person club venue books talentpromoter promoter may book talent multiple venues paying rent promoters may also restrict booking one specific venue whether venue venue place performance may take place deposit portion guaranteed fee deposits generally returned signed contract percentage guarantee may suitable deposit though guarantee norm deposits legally supposedto held escrow account date played anything happen cause date beplayed deposit may returned depending contract agreement think aboutasking deposits start getting guarantees excess guarantee fee agreed upon artist paid gross total income ticket sales expense deducte netthe total income expenses deducted including artist guarantee straight percentage agreed upon portion income ticket sales larger portion percentage generallygoes artist reasonable artist percentage negotiation points percentage deal actual percentage know whether percentage gross net guarantee plus percentage artist gets base guarantee plus percentage often deals based percentage thenet depends deal certainly try get percentage gross guarantee vs percentage artist gets base guarantee agreed upon percentage income whichever greater loadin time agreed venue available artist load gear set sound check advance date series timely calls check venue everything ready artists performance checkwith venue contact regarding production hospitalit housing coordinates necessary travel advancing date keep informed dat es promotion ticket sales help avoid problems happen good habit begin advancing date jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists anager years currently consults artists agents managers consultation program manage rinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcoma talent representation primer brief rundown terms business mark steiner steve tetrault gig salad rights reserved talent agent talent agents individuals whose primary function secure work clients artists actors bandsmodels musicians singers magicians novelty acts etc multiple agents work together work common company serving multiple talents otherwise known talent agency standard agreementbetween agent performer speaker contract major point theme stating certain amount time normally minimum year usually multiple years agent exclusively handle employment means every profe ssional paid booking would contracted agents office portion commission fee going agent agency also anarrangement nonexclusive representation individual band work oneagent agency exclusivity either agency case agent books date gets commission performance however leaves much room confusion conflict noncommitment lack loyalty booking agent also known buyers agents usually fall category exclusive nonexclusive talent agent best way know describe difference looking real estate real estate world youhave property seller property buyer property talent andentertainment world property person people broker book represent people talents skills abilities etc purchase people time purpose performing talents buyers typically live venue owners special events plannerspromoterspresenters private corporate event c oordinators bridesgrooms work behalf negotiate broker talent would fall title buyers agent bookingagent manager addition agents agencies various forms managers sometimes lines get little blurred job responsibility title suppose c call anything want long clear exactly suppose within manager category personal managers personal managers th e simplistic description responsible managing talent duties vary one individual act another simply go details arrangement determine exactly responsibilities may include booking engagements meaning essence workingas talent agents well taking care daily scheduling bookkeeping itinerary andor personal affairs business managers conduct business portion acts life career managers whole oftentimes including business personal booking anythingelse talent needs wants provided parties agree within arrangementunderstanding also unions organizations affiliations groups clubs memberships licenses guidelines rules jurisdictions books instructions help must adhere depending associated bottom line talent teams partners decide work second party purpose advancing promoting employing must clear theexpectations sides define exit clause either hold end thebargaintread carefully choosing agent record label promoter sign nothing obtain legal guidance considering hiring talent agent talent agency representation several things consider certain never sign document without first hiring reputable attorney look cost secure legal advice pay many times take ten seasoned veterans recording industry nine tell thing wish much success career get gig mark steiner steve tetrault cofounders gig sal ad north american talent di rectory local regional performers speakers entertainers spanning spectr um entertainment genres gig salad gives talent buyers agents event planners universal access directory talent searchable name category location need additional exposure looking get gigs hoping land one might open doors big break consider joining gig salad today wwwgigsaladcom venue operator musician good relationship depends annette warner coffeehousetourcom rights reserved venue operators musicians historically odds seems lovehate relationship times wants bite hand feeds conducting interviews last year online person phone come basic understanding rift musicians venues musicians accuse venues exploitation venues view musicians monetary demands beyond market bear spiral forms nobody succeeds apathy createdthe following combination comments gleaned several sources wide ranging genres styles atmospheres musicians venue operators musician werent us musicians club owners would nothing going sell beer liquor venue act thats trying promote music outlets wasnt wed darts dj something else musician get paid think worth everybody wants us play door guarantees venue good following arent exposed well door seen bands come cleared lots green door worked hard show made money made money therefore door stays open another paycheck road addition also staff needs paid stock needs bought bills pay night needs pay need much smaller budget maintain businessthan need maintain musician successful first show brought many people venue still want pay us money next time come back deserve raisevenue work hard sell product different music arent going make us money sure arent going pay proven worthy draw willing negotiate guarantees based previous shows right tonegotiate return shows well dont want money offer dont book gig book gig best interest promote us well musician venues seem favorite bands revolving dont give new acts chance prove good venue experiment whole lot expensive equipment already something sounds great willing show us opening act without demanding top pay determine worth us decisions bas ed us decisions based musician many venues dont help promote entertainment effectively enough advertising leave bands working us promote show venue stop depending people walk doors see gig poster put want people come see act let know performers sell best make money dont accept anything less deserve face posting flye rs everywhere one comes gigs maybe need consider revamping even disposing current methods study market little venues genuinely like good bands definitely like money bring bottom line want pay even collect cover charges help offset cost many venues regardless good many people bring cannot sell enough product pay high fees restaurant fullservice bar combinations going make moremoney average fullservice bar turn makes money average beer bars make money coffee shops income depend venue important music budget restaurant venue live music every night doesnt mean music pulls crowd books music might thefirst expense go budget crunch many venues scale back pay keep booking livemusic rather shutting music completely ive got issue musicians attitude colleagues play less money accusing traitors making rough higher priced musicians find work fair guys noteveryone musician wants needs make living hobbyists muchright play demand certain pay level join union protect right dont expect venue choices increase result move better make sure clout industry support decision unorganized workers industry theyever achieve collective benefits organizatio ns high priced musicians slam venues budget little return investment mess things everybody venue either closes stops booking live music altogethercheck egos arent worth bunch money youve playing x number years worth make money venue operator insert favorite artist doesnt sell venue hes writing songs wall crayons since age two sells venue hepromotes music sells tickets many artists leave town driving miles miles play venue money less feel like touring artists blatantly criticizing community venue operators slack greedy huh band book venue week big gig expect crowd want see next weekend well wouldnt go see elvi anyone else two weekends row seems motivation pack house many bands doesnt extend past fir st time fair demand increase give venue chance see past first timein playing crowd would anyway bringing following firstis case going naturally try get one less expensive majority venues notout rip musicians venues survive businesses cant blame hello anybody home venues motivated support fair local musicians choose host live entertainment suggestions bring effort forefront make productive constantly reassess performance bands acts schedules dont make everyone pay bad bands book making good money share performers making guilty exploiting live entertainment stop low paying venue go artists afford fair performers much better night planned give boost pocket would love see cared enough share difference made register night offer reasonable tab help offset low fee always offer free nonalcoholic drinks nothing else maybe add meal agreement sound man already paid staff dont dock musicians another already low fee agree cash paid include sound cost even offer figure musicianswant bottom line also make sure sound staff qualified bartender filling musician would rather provide sound crew pay pocket sound like bad radio especially paying dont pay buddys band pay ing someone else brings crowd maintain schedules accurately nothing irks musician showing see another act setting night made mistake calendar musicians counted money bills since booking made blink eye expected toeither share work performance arrangement including one artists performance happens something make dont take oh well attitude treat expendable passing booking responsibilities dont change schedule thenew booking manager doesnt like band previous one hired schedules must changeddo enough time allow musicians fill night another gig agree pay band certain fee pay least fee dont attempt lower salary end night night didnt go well intended advertise effectively dont expect musicians bring crowd need part help bands much want help venue musician many musicians spend years honing skills continue allow exploited love play music dont allow respect ability challenge market succeed demanding pay want marketable work speak need help want seek mentors resources needed help make good decisions business venues want avoi reputations alarm get burned dont go back work door prefer deal venues door person bring working door may need staff check ids thevenue reason handle money wo rking percentage definitely door person thats working counter guarantee door may still want use counter youare working guarantee dont need anyone door unless simply want head count forfuture bargaining power things musicians work together positively provide support suggestions well rounded approach dealing community venue operators peers always remain positive professional ground venue operators even answer well pass yesterdays booking guy may tomorrows venue owner huge budget may know someone hed like hook later make solid effort atimproving developing good public relations skills never underestimate fans dont rude unapproachable people dont time today way ladder tomorrow dont bad mouth venues peers gossip nev er ending circle moral decay behavior speaks instances remember venue owners booking managers talk fromother venues passion frequency talk musicians dont bash venuefor paying money fact showed late started hour later thanagreed upon issues another member music community take least attempt heal riff means make busine ss try see fail stabbing back keep mind goes around comes around show time job best dont lazy promotion show venue care gig recruit friends help make post flyers maintain website email lists etc use internet help promote band shows trade links bands music websites personally reaped benefits onli ne exposure know works make email signup forms gig cards business cards websit e info regular part equipment monthly one page news sheet dont computer access even use brag achievements upcoming projects etc print lay gig table hold regular band meetings assign one two promotional tasks per band member one person responsible everything solo act enlist support network help find stuck situations bands ego important music areplaying together maybe time look elsewhere sometimes clean house see brighter ceiling nothing positive devel ops constant battle wills focused effort tackling problems start things work better foreveryone involved firm set st andards regarding people productively deal self actualization issue grow importance long run wastingtime time wasters never good thing avoid members community ooze bad vibe negativity cant influence dont influenced nothing change insistence wont change always front guy appeal proper venue market avoid taking gigs sake money type place whats point playing avoid placing beer value performance treated present want book gigs type bartering dont expect good paying venues take seriously know played free beer venue street keep salary arrangements private would job satisfied pay accept contracts personal decision never hesitate book gig writing youdont know venues habits always copy signed contract gig seeking reviews local even online publications sure take organized approach send nice package including bio cd photographs review writers many ways arejust like venues need interesting thorough subject matter pique interest enough towrite information seek move easier subject include contact information case want know always good make friends right people right places nothing says shouldnt go way support community nd im talking playing free gig two go beyond get involved community key team player goodthings happen helping promote others arent taking attention areactually increasing everyone wants cognized input value place community makes positive little selfless means great deal musician appreciated another musician go support lets start new local fad call musicians helping musiciansall year long dont justpromote next appearances promote bands playing venue within theweek coming theyll nex time around never good politics promote venues microphone stick youll back current venue encouragepeople pick copy upcoming shows dont forget bartenders waiters microphone least set respectful friendly staff venue never know pouring serving drinks month close new boss make practice clean stage leaving trash bottles replace tables move leave like found believe staff apprecia tes shows considerate act good waiters keep supplied beverages night stagetheres reason tip youre entertainment join online news groups organizations discussion forums network music communities youd surprised good focused networking playing another town always pull local open playing locally pull town band open venue allows thats one many ways work way another city supporting musicians living learn deal people professionally cant seem get particular member community leave alone focus goals stop succeeding mu sicians venue operators economy together together survive fail supporting one ano ther adds strength courage breathes life overall music community annette warner wilmington based singersongwriter w ho also editor gogirlsmusiccom founded warner entertainment singersongwriter b ookingpromotional resource management company maintains fulltime job sales copywriter web designer company awesomewebs maintains weekly column local magazines called warners corner discusses public relations tips tricks musician devotes many hours week voluntee r efforts focusing assisting coming musicians developing good public image include hosting weekly op en mic help local musicians gain stage exposure reached annetteannettewarnercom website wwwcoffeehousetourcom playing live important clare dowling moot rights reserved playing music live vital bandartist many reasons putting concert playing gig enables get music make people aware band also sell merchandise cds gigs promote website network people playing live performances means build fan base get immediate feedback music without vital connection expect people know exist relying internet alone promotional needs wont enough want build larger dedicated fan base tips make sure business cards contact details website info distribute gigs get free cards wwwvistaprintcom also good flier give people details myspace upcoming shows contact local press put posters help promote gig build mailing list collect mobile numbers inform people upcoming show mo people get impressed venuepromoter likely rebook put good word friendsat concert matter small big pointers never ever put band pos itive prepared sweat lot anyone heckles remember whos got mic big speakers dont afraid make eye contact set list band member try stick tune guitars guitar tuner carryspare strings polite staff punters advertise website myspace songs introduce song dont waffle offer merchandise sale dont afraid tell sound engineer want vocals monitor guitar turningupdown speak clearly important fun fun sotoo audience playing live bit nerveracking ou never played live weary sure expect could try attending local open mic night g et taster live performance open mic nights big towns cities way build yourconfidence go amazed gigging help boost yourconfidence help build solid fan base clare dowling member moot two piece fe male band huddersfield uk moot play original blend reggae funk rock jamming guaranteed make people move line clare electric guitar vocals eryl drums wwwmootmusiccouk preparation tour tourthat question sheena metal music highway radio rights reserved every musicians fantasy tour bus rolls arena full groupies beer pizza fans crowded front hoping catch glimpse americas hottest band group escorted dressingroom full groupies beer pizza enjoy various pleasure stardom roadies set stage show time artists take stage crowd screaming lights glaring theamps humming drummer clicks first song wake back pt cruiser bass players elbow ear drummers asleep foot youve eaten nothing last week corn dogs frozen burritos tour imagined lilith faire lollapalooza warped tour thissucks every musician dreams touring getting boring town trying tunes new crowds new areas fresh faces bonding road writing new tunes motel room free food free drinks getting paid getting laidliving life music biz full touring horror stories bands stuck road money come home musicians eating days clubs canceling gigs night warning negative reactions bar patrons local bands list goes make sure touring experience positive one musicians eliminate potentially negative experiences create positive onesthe following tips add success touring experience dont plan tour youre unhappy home affair fix problems marriage tour cure problems within band problems band members lives general malaise local scene tour strain stress loads work excited enthusiastic positive planning prepare leave never plan much take many precautions home place reth ink every scenario arrange accordingly get van tuned pack extra em ergency money bring list additional clubs area case gigs fall pack extra st rings sticks bring backup guitar pack extra merchandise bring emergency foodwater pack extra batteries power cords bring cell phones humble thankful youre strange town new club act like gue st nothing ticks club ownerpromoter whos taken chance unknown band outoftowners swaggering club like paris hilton episode simple life matter cool town unproven ground first impression important ask dont demand set qui ckly play appropriate volume clean friendly courteous say please thank unless youre booking jerkville usa positive attitude could set well way repeat booking better perks nd local supportseize every opportunity youre going take time away work fam ily buzz youve built music community head great beyond conquer unknown landsyou might well come back something lovely memories outofstate parking ticket youre new place possibilities endless sell cds sell tshirts get new names mailing list solicit local reviews interviews radio introduce club owners futu bookings find books local festivals play impromptu house party gig make new fri ends street team next time think something havent even written dont expect conquer world one tour rome wasnt built day neither touring empire fun enjoy trip using building block make tour particular place better elaborate play cards right trips may making terrific money secured lodging either new friends let crash aclub pays motel get food drinks comped guaranteed press radio coverage short touring best thing ever happened band work hard play smart follow correctly matter much love tour always remember keep foot door locally great work home makes clubs excited bringing show town sheena metal radio host producer promoter music supe rvisor consultant columnist journalist musician syndicated radio program music highway radio airs ov er affiliates million listeners musicians assistance program music highway boasts members currently promotes numerous live shows weekly los angeles area resides info wwwsheenametalcom expand definition live performance bob baker thebuzzfactorcom rights reserved let ask happen person converted fan music number possible answers basic level one thing happen per son must hear music many ways someone hear music radio television internet dance club retail store friend home car stereo live performance lets focus last one even advancements technology live performance continues one best ways connect fans sell cds prosper artist hopefully marketing plans include heaping helping live shows type live shows plan problem many musicians get stuck live performance ruts fail think outside box instance rock bands flock like lemmings nightclubs acoustic singersongwriters obsess coffee shops folk venues thats fine end thought process complain thatthere arent enough gig slots acts want play solution redefine live performance goals ask right questions ask book shows clubs youll rarely look outside possibility ask reach ideal fans live performances list potential venues suddenly wide open play front potential fans nightclubs one answer great continue pursue community festivals neighborhood block parties grand openings rallies auto shows craft fairs finishing line city marathon public beach sunny day anywhere large groupsof people gather fair gamesure every option logistics sound system stage etc glimmer idea along lines worth looking guarantee number acts competing spot atone offbeat events much less number find tradi tional live music venues expand definition live performance ask empowering questions open mind tothe many new ways r fans live performances preceding article excerpt bob bakers audi obook every musician know self promotion bob also author guerrilla music marketing handbook unleash artist within branding online also publishes thebuzzfactorcom website ezine deliver marketing tips selfpromotion ideas empowering messages music people kinds get free subscription bobs ezine visiting wwwthebuzzfactorcom today find right venue live show jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved yes important play often possible also important make sure play rooms help move career forward topic requires review longterm goals keep mind tackle every new aspect career case selecting appropriate venues challenging rewarding challenge lies finite number venues one may play infinite number acts competing venues reward realized youbegin qualify venues choose play order fulfill commitment reach career goals different way approaching booking keeping career goals mind consider following factors time approach booking gig know audience think overwhelmingly important thing band understand know audience know audience able imm ediately determine whether one specific venue right another example audience lik ely downloading songs itunes listening npr think playing one club downtown starts shows pm youve noticed audience generally ages audience may follow venue hand age demographic audience attempting book club downtown may appropriate consider following factors age majority people age group considerations influence decisions late nightentertainment family children early work days availability discretionary funds desire creature comforts like softseat theaters age group may constraints asabove late night start times may impact day schedule much also may concernedwith seating nonsmoking environment time best late night starts impac ability perform best certain venues may wrong audience pm crowd wont second show starting midnight demand second night rather two shows night perhaps schedule matinee early evening show pm show later daytypes room fans accustomed standing show sitting fans u sed sitting shows people know particular venue never provides seat audience wont appreciate seeing show ticket sales slump attempt play bigger hip venue audience used seeing type venue may also lose sales attempt raise profile one acts decided work promoter chose put act room unlike act ever played factors came play room waswrong artist ticket sales poor promoter understand acts audience method promotion choice venue proved fact beginning tour book gigs consider music type fan music attract think audience appreciate actnarrow helpful simply say think everyone would like music big favor specific music similar another act check audience see venues hey playing consistently buys tickets shows knowing audience influence type venue chose perform even identified fans ones buy tickets standing show starting pm venues may chosen simply stepping stones others may recognized showcase clubs might want use stepping stone venue create buzz get following comes career movement though important identify important clubs major markets showcase club onewhere people industry likely scouting new acts media print radio likelyto attend write reviews promote new artist wetlands new york city club audience softseat theater variety must use similar tactic selecting right theaters build audience way playing select theaters might playing university performing arts centers community centers first wi th goal playing much larger concert halls eventually outdoor sheds want play comfortable bars theaters intimate hous e concerts concert halls youve determined audience determine best space present music perform according goals comfort level predetermination helps eliminate lot unnecessary phone calls concentrate appropriate venues according goals audience preferences begin call appropriate venue establish relationship booking person venue decide whether particular venue right act details consider capacityare ready room room large oo small ever sold room size prior calling venue research venues using indie venue bible evaluating venue calling may determine ones suite act nes right make note ones may perfect year two include ones g et back later stage size often may matter instances knowi ng information begin discussions booking person may help decide fit entire six piece group drum kit keyboards players comfortably stage cant fit stage configuration flexible venue may wrong act always keep mind want situation showcase act best move another venue run insurmountable obstacle try compromise theintegrity performancetechnical requirements bring sound lights engineer venue accommodate set rooms however require sound lights provided checking specificationsoffered venue also important qualifying factor venue required equipment rent whats necessary expense budget fee clubs determine fee percentage willing pay act based upon actsprospective ticket selling capacity act public demand commands better guarantees percentages discuss negotiating fees another article believe understand fact known acts getbetter fees unknown acts build track record ticket sales order leverage tocommand higher guarantees advantageous percentages unreasonable however ask thebooking person approximate budget might spend similar act clubs offer thisinformation determine information asking acts booked recently knowledge acts perform ing market quickly get sense kind money venue spending talent instance booking person names majoracts known general public include local regional talent arefamiliar may see league unless persuade booking person include opening act unlikely booking act hand acts named similar local regional know bands getting paid sense venues budget may confident booked similar fee box office ticket outlets box office one may purchase tickets advance venue use outside ticket venders venue uses local business sell tickets ar e familiar easily accessible audience phone reservations possible knowing give advance indication show selling give sense advance promotion going work thevenue increase promotion advance ticket sales slow door sales box office sales tickets usually sold door collects money venue provide door person collect money provide person many situations someone working door trust mean great difference amount money make get determine guest unable insist door person make sure person door checking count advertising promotion kinds advertising venue advertising budget act week many rooms place strip ads local papers entertainment section comes weekwill act get enough attention means advertising venue willing forms promotion expect opening act make sure included promotion advertising ask proposed advertising budget determine impact upon final fee hospitality venue provide meals refreshments housing thing may help make gig possible getting large guarantee playing percentage door hotel room rooms provided venue may help budge similarly knowing meal provided rather spend money means another budgetsaver ask booking person questions entering negotiationthese items assist decision making proc ess determining venues right act rooms grow time others simply crossed list approach bookings method evaluating venue making determination using facts rather feelings research rather impetuousness venue booking person attempt qualify determine whether right perform room tools equalize process proactive rather reactive sometimes playing wrong room stall thwart effortsto reach career goals qualifying venue save time effort money boost career next desired level jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom dynamics success jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved discuss booking strategies marketing plans forever group established aworking group dynamic success may illusive one first concerns worked group see group worked together interacted away music ive seen situationswhen band make incredible music together soon rehearsal gig everyone disappears world dont interact one another much tocreating successful band playing music want know group simplytolerate absolutely necessary first place start see goals group alignmentdoes everyone want thing may best done manager one simply ask someone tied anyone particular within group serve impartial facilitator suggest getting together nonrehearsal date person would share ideas group individual sees theirdesires groups goals individual goals open honest communicate sets tone future interactions one member may see group vehicle songwriting another might using group stepping stone solo career different group comes along liking one member might like play intown gigs rea lly want tour extensively area another mem ber may want play really want put much energy group kinds things important know front lot energy money time invested group starts take kind discussion often produces many whatif scenar ios brainstorm future situations may arise get chance see others may react example opportunity open series dates larger act offered group means road month perhaps morein situation member doesnt w ant tour extensively wouldnt good explore situations advance rather moment actually happens everyone discusses thesepossibilities prelude success rather reaction group chance make greatmusic enjoy effort involved making itonce aware members view role group plays lives able proceed setting realistic goals also appropriate set timeline change needs occur inorder satisfy members relationship group make arrangements member give enough advance notice quitting group begins heading direction interested going allows group enough time find replacement whats needed depending upon legalstructure group contracts group members may required spell membergets get investments made contracts would help describe financial compensation leaving member required investment newcomer anticipate many worse case scenarios advance cooler heads design outcomes remedies taking responsibility success many tasks required making band successful first getting started enoughmoney hire road managers business managers others take care details keep groupoperating various tasks must fall members group jobs like booking dates prior agent often takes time requires certain type personality may also job crucial band wants play anywhere garage often people findthis least fun well recommend group member taking task compensated withan additional percentage split perfo rmance fee agent would paying anywhere agree percentage pay member group percentage every date book tasks meaningful groups success may decide person takes responsibility specific job rather offering additional compensation one jobyou simply split gig fees equally job holds equal weight requires equal amounts time thevarious jobs necessary keep group going build toward success booking mark eting merchandising keeping books advancing tour dates publicity may come others specific groups needs main tasks group members share equally aspects operations may decide split income equally ifhowever one two group members take responsibility majority tasks keep group working would appropriate compensate members accordingly additional compensation shows respect work done behalf entire group thesearrangements established early groups career hose members extra work less likely feel unappreciated overwhelmed suffer burnout take care people taking care group serious success start meaningful dialog among members know allheading direction working goals establishing working dynamics early groups career ensure consistent growth smooth transitions easy interactions jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcomhow positive indie attitude advance career jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved touring musician encounter variety situations potential disrupt days plans attitude meet daily challenges influence success failure move career plenty obstacles thrown path may choose approach positive attitude negative w hy attitude method choose affects around may even partially responsible getting getting breaks clearly think deserve id like examine situations may arise attitude may make huge difference ive worked many artists years manager agent promoter consultant one thing stands outs performer else attitude life music manner inwhich approach day every situation attitude infectious positively negativelybe sure leave situation reputation upbeat positive attitude one thehighlights making phone calls book date first place attitude plays major role phone conversation prepare phone sessions dont pounce phone vengeance determined book thewhole tour get right frame mind calm yet enthusiastic tired badday dont make booking calls inappropriate carry personal problems phone conversations win many friends land many gigs booking calls sales pitch present positive attitude likely get positive response always easy maintain phone call phone call nets little call next week multiple calls become frustrating feel upbeat attitude begin fall stop making calls paper work take awalk practice change gears say something youll regret way leave last call promoter club owner way remembered pleasant conversation welcom e next call may weeks answer calls set success arriving venue arrive venue first impressions make difference rest gig go unusual hit traffic way venue various travel delays unnerve anyone isnt anyones fault dont take gr eet venue anxiously awaiting arrival probably looking forward helping settle assist way able check attitude opening door make sure first thing mouth great meet pleasant greeting must set tone rest event want thevenue help put best show ou need set stage offer winning attitude dealing technicians settled next challenge sound light check task fraught one obstacle another inadequate equipment wrong equipment inexperienced technicians unhe lpful technicians enough time anxious stage personnel want accomplish effective sound andlight check stay upbeat clear needs express succinctly respectful thosewho work venue run technician bad attitude nothing sayto change attitude except keep check remain pleasant step outside blow steam whereno venue staff see return refreshed ready workwhen comes setting sound know sound best persistent e ngineer achieve sound like dont badger clear attempt win sound particularly sticky issue artists cert ainly one area maintain cool want good show unless travel sound engineer mercy board one person want pissoff attitude make break show dealing promoter time time run club owner promoter difficult first phone call clear gig would challenge simply promoter offered resistance didnt get easier arrived venue youre make life changes person determined get gig best show fill hall win audience sell merchandise hopefully favor youll get paid fu amount agreed upon perhaps youll get another gig future maintain positive attitude throughout spite vibes coming promoter goals clear ignore distracting demeanor dealing audience finally stage certainly place air problems unkind disrespectful people worked hard stand th moment absolute best tested matter happened back stage dressing room phone show thecar driving show sound check display ugly attitude done folks wont forget theyll tell friends audience deserves highest regard show show may tired gig though opportunity win loyal fans build solid support develop career meet wi th fans sign autographs set aside fatigue little longer perform venues clubs may working volunteers invited meet presenter workers spent weeks prepar ing event take opportunity youll solidify return gig dont accept invitations parties interested attending short meet greet gig go long way creating good reputation youhave meet travel schedule unable stay meet greet let venue personnel know thatbefore arrive expectations stay talented musician fabulous act savvy businessperson sport bad attitude successes hard remain cl ear throughout dealings venue build respect group testament leve l professionalism maintain positive attitude situation ensure good reputation precede spark new successes jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcomvital gig booking tools press kit jay flanzbaum onlinegigs rights reserved think band finally ready start playi ng gigs need basic marketing items place first prepared competitive world music industry suggestions demo booking purposes cd presentation need slickly designed packaged however need laid professionally simply band name contact information song titles easily located cd todays technology reason use tape instead cdor write information directly cd marker invest time creating printed lab el send cd duping company put together cheap printed cds paper sleeves bio short sweet point include brief history band members adescriptive paragraph bands sound artistic vision also helpful photos band help spice page layout band name contact formation easily located top every page press two three pages press enough anything less one page enough bands either go way overboard many press clippings dont include press c lippings two years ago waste paper press start mission harass local newspaper alternativeweekly college newspaper online music site view cd live show band name contact information easily located top every page photo technology take picture print affordable justify band picture band name contact information easily located band shot poster template gig book going require posters design simple poster room fill shows specifics x sized posters stand better x either fine helpful print copies ofthese posters advance including one booking package show ready startpromoting gigs band name contact formation easily located poster flyer template also useful convert poster small postcard size flyer able lay four one x sized sheet p may necessary include send bookingpackage one ready good idea stage plot simple document every instrument musicians microphone monitor needs may necessary gigs even left th e booking package many venues require either fax email stage plot one ready advance band name contactinformation easily located stage plot folder save money talent buyers either file formation away throw cases nice glossy folder items superfl uous use special occasions onlythe website least distinct url ie bandnamecom compiles information music samples photo bio information press clippings contact information stage plot po ster template flyer template technologically savvy ho wever website become personal marketing team things band related jay flanzbaum got start booking agent putting together national regional tours independent bands years running boutique agency inspired creation onlinegigs incredibly powerful booking promotional tool independent bands agents wwwonlinegigscom planning tour kim ruehl betamax rights reserved sure could hire someone else lets face point decide book tour ive spent good deal time tour managed learn thing two lif e road helpful hints least get door start early always best give time scrambling week leave youre touring inthe summer bet everyone else clubs get inundated want make sure youre taken consideration particularly important youre looking churches house concerts often theyll booked year advance pick region want narrow appropriate amount space youre planning sp ending whole summer road example tour east coast may ok three weeks would incredibly ambitious find venues think wont ever get stiffed mistreated venue bit idealistic important narrow chances happen great resource online finding venues house concerts great place look churches never stiff alliance shows sure thing well call ahead always call send materials one ou want make sure club still exists theyre still booking folk acts also clubs hand booking agency often book several clubs town touch base ahead time let know youre suitable clubyou initially calling maybe hook another venue send demo bio press kit doesnt fancy shmancy really better put time effort materials people venue dont know anything well make honest impression make sure demo recent bio date also nice include letter venue introducing thanking ahead time listening work dont wait call places noting websites dont want artists call booking case honor policy theres reason time theyre going call call longdistance give two weeks listen cd call check need stalk ifthey dont answer yet try back laterbe realistic may look like terribly long drive new york lanta trust realistic book dc raleigh way respect venues youre booking make sure youre going time get still energy put good show even take one day per week important time send contracts boy wish someone would told long time ago contracts dont written attorney write make sure date time agreedupon compensation method clearly stated sign person booki ng signs keep copy helps save getting stiffed helps cl ub know youre serious get car checked outthis essential definitely dont want wind middle nowhere driving eight hours find car falling apart make sure bring wd duct tape spare oil jug water case overheat gas case run better safe sorry oh join aaa head make sure copy itinerary struments amplificationpa list phone numbers every venue copies contracts names people spoke particularly important get lost looking venue youre caught traffic another state happens plan well advancegive venue plenty time take care need take care leave figure youre going sleep along way sleeping car become necessity youre alone especially risky dont get wrong ive done beds much nicer check cell phone plan make sure wont roaming whole time additional things need join aaa instruments amplificationpa itinerary contact information everywhere youre playing extra money cash credit case something goes horribly wrong road atlas youll need know suddenly skirt rush hour dc plenty copies cd sell good cell phone plan kim ruehl seattlebased musician freelance writer well politic al junkie history buff kim spent nearly decade touring us folk singer based seattle splits time day job university washington job freelance wr iter addition folk music guide also rootsamericana columnist sound magazine frequent contributor performer magazine online seattlestcom performs regularly folkrock band betamax released cds cognition wwwmyspacecombetamaxseattlesetting successful tour kenny kerner musicians institute rights reserved best way artist create buzz sell records simply take music people friends means touring getting road tradition everyone even remotely associated entertainment industry authors go book tours movie stars visit every major latenight talk show others pop radio broadcasts print interviews promote opening play concert really hungry success touring costly proposition financially organizationally takes money finance travel lots time planning put together even think getting road must first determine want go wish accomplish sightseeing partying thats case better stay home product promote new cd maybe touring viable solution putting together tour simply experience recommended go sellingpromoting something people buy andif tour advance career know might sound crazy begin planning least six months actually want leave give plenty time research mail packages make fol lowup calls book appropriate gigs route tour save additional money rehearse update equipment insurance get van repaired assemble crew get shit together man already starting look like six months may enough time youve decided go road prom ote new independentlyreleased cd youll want decide areas cover youve never strongly suggest staying close home meaning go hundred miles away ou live los angeles area try booking gigs seattle north way san diego south routing en able reach venue days drive return home next day necessary several cities washington seattle tacoma sleep drive san francisco next day theory applies regardless live next youll want make list appropriate clubs areas youll touring dont get lazy one homework theres nothing embarrassing wasteful metal band setting gear stage jazz club get picture call clubs find charge booking talent mail neat professionallooking package cover letter specifying dates expect area sure package includessome industry quotes airplay youre receiving recent reviews dont forget include video cd youll want wait least business days packages arrive begin followup calls phone polite persuasive direc understand club reason book since thousands unsigned local acts dying play venues free offer clubs cant get fo r free heres youll need thinking use imagination nobody said would easy rightassuming youre going successful booking string club datesand always remember get signed performance contracts list pay time loadin soundcheck show time hospitalityprovided club usually form hot meal band crew drinksyou route dates one two ways first begin club longest distance home drive schedule dates working way back home base show clo sest home scheduled last begin opposite way playing way farthest point making straight non stop drive home final show hesitate call local aaa office reques tripkit package areas touring helpful giving direct routes exact mileage city city information allow accurately budget tour go road short period time weeks many dates kill drain money youre theres income gigs selling merchandise set giant loss tours end therefore try book many dates row possib le take every fifth day remember use day little relaxation little promotion next gig find anyone band crew relatives friends tour area might friendly phone call result place stay overnight thi save hotel bills food money forced sleep hotel cheaper better bed hot cold running water phone theamenities youll need guys get used sleeping single room look motels located within mile two club saves mileage gas th e club booker helpful suggesting places stay overnight preceding article excerpt best selling music education book going pro kenny kerner published hal leonard available bookstores amazoncom kenny kerner former senior editor music connection magazine kenny currently director music business program musicians institute hollywood specialties include personal management artist de velopment music business phone kennykmiedu booking agents looking agent jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved reached point career development adding agent team would logical next step pick phone st art calling around suggest following get clear picture take inventory create overview career position date process information help present clear picture career assist making powerful pitch agent consideringtaking inventory includes reevaluating past two ears growth would include list past performance venues fees actually received capacity venue number seats sold havent keeping track information soon begin along detailsi would also list merchandise sales venue inform ation helps assess growth year year venue venue especially play specific venue number times year numbers increase time good indication building following thisis exactly type information booking agent want know determining whether invest time money add roster w hen present organized evaluation career development agent along promotional package immediately set mostscouting agent define goals create set career goals timelines projections art ists looking agent relieve work dislike themselvesmaking calls book gigs look agent help raise level performance dates increase number dates performance fees set career goals forthe types venues would like play present prospective agents determine specific time line would like goals accomplished based kind concreteinformation youve gathered evaluation step make realistic projections percentage increase foresee next two years exam ple based last years information able determine book ings fees merchandise increase next year year present agent hard numbers effectively evaluate whether worth involvement research final step making phone calls research doesnt matter well organized talented calling wrong type agent wasting time check indie venue bible booking agent area agents book specific genres music styles performance researching agencies determine genre music type performance compatible check roster artists see recognize anyone may acts might openwhen finally speaking withsomeone agency mention create list appropriate agen cies make sure get names one two head agency small company know acts working specific agent might compatible ask hat act would mind sharing information agent may get insider information regarding whether good time makeyour pitch based agent signed looking new acts addgo conferences another method researching agents attend booking showcasing conferences agents often use conferences scout new talent seeing acts live performance help agents get sense ofaudience reaction well getting better picture might potentially selling great benefit attending booking conferences walk around exhibit hall meet agents representing acts view booths ee roster well examining agency presents artists booth display get sense agents organization andcreativity manner represent talent stand listen way pitch artists prospective buyers three tasks belt confidently present appropriate agencies feel ready make pitch present much professional overview act aclear evaluation past performance realistic projection future jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom booking agents national touring max mcandrew house blues rights reserved currently work talent department hous e blues many years agent icm one worlds largest talent agencies house offices nyc los angeles also maintainseveral satellite offices world booking business divided two separate equal parts promoters purchase talent agents sell acts heres works agents part salesmen part negotiators young old black white male female would tell people faces would light wow thats coolyoure agentthenthere long pause go ask agent well asked question many times find best way describe ask person seen movie jerry mcguire say thats exactly sit offices yak telephone headsets time leave day done headset neither perknor plus rather essential spend much time phone two agents alike everyone marches beat drummer dress extremely casual wear whatever want incl udes jeans tshirts sneakers office spaces pretty vibrant music playing walls covered gold platinum records although nearlyas lush encountered various record labels perks associated anagent include assistant acts first line defense liaison outsideworld maintain expense account travel frequently see new act existing client flew la several occasions attended music midtown atlanta ga including many nycarea roadtrips outside free cds record companies ability go show free ofcharge say became spoiled attending live shows beca use always hooked right credentials today attend shows unless royal hookup get taste ofit never go backhow day spent typical day life music agent starts around clearing voice mails emails received previous day first deal anything pressing emergencies get day starting calls agent calls promoters territory gives artists avails ie available dates shows promoter done telephonically crucial assistant present handle onslaught return calls many times tour hinge one date itsimportant know whos calling times given avails created routing place holds venues holds line markets distances like start gather offers promoters offers exactly sound like offering money artist offers contain theessential details show performance include artist guarantee ticket price capacity tax ratecurfew merchandise rate ticket scaling times contacts well get specifics terms later offers always faxed input computer mainframe printed clean version ra responsible agent responsible dealings client prints offers goes artist management ba booking agent partof country detailed description difference ras bas depending whatconclusions ra artist management come deals passed tweaked details nee changed confirmed done telephone important make sure promoter listening details giving process continues tours book time leave office days leaving office signify end work day evening put many nights spent eating dinner attending client performance scoping new act thinking back icannot recall one week attend least one show watch acts energy stage presence listen mix vocals talking record company contact actsmanager come cia training facility located outskirts kidding agents come right college head directly agent training program let tell breaking agencys training program quite task training program glamorous description wordmailroom one grueling experiences one go ended stocking peoplesrefrigerators making coffee sorting mail messenger packages city spent close five months mailroom got break jon podell come william morris promoted mike krebs agent mike served mailroom knew hungry agent like offered spot assistant gladly took agents serve dual role companies hey function responsible agents ras booking agents bas however handful bas business ra responsible dealings client interact liaise artists manager record company everyone else associated project ra final authority acts direction artistmanagement bas supplement ras efforts booking particular regions country haveexpertise depending agency divided music department may separated size thevenues style music icm divided st yle music side alternative music club department adult contemporary departmentcan agent one band members andor manager call efficiently behalf set show agents ones allowed call venues promoters fact manytimes manager artist call directly ho wever agent prove beneficial importantly agents already established relation ships venues promoters relationship means take phone call least call back may case ifyou call may adhere venuepromoter booking policy sending press kit waiting abouta month calling like call give pitch see whats available notto say success going direct ly venue promoter feel agent helps tremendously whats old saying battle getting front door agents openthose doors get paid go doityourself route attempt book national tour prepared getting promoter telephone often difficult rule number one get promoter phone keep conversation short get point research venues schedule well advance talking promoter specific dates see whats booked whats available let promoter know money concern wish get room perform persistent annoying hav e played venue similar size stature bring conversation gives credibility developing following also help increase chances getting premier venues want play many major markets possible dont want oversaturate area way numbers go touring touring regularly last least polite courteous promoters club owners deal thousandsof acts materials dont time first time try later stay clear makingwaves decrease chances getting specific venue additional benefits agent agent always considered extra member band say agent theclosest person act touring obviously based proximity factor rather stems agentclient relationship let try clarify something great somethinggoes wrong road agents responsibility fix say agent one responsible liveshow dealings act agent one sold act promoter certain guidelines always outlined show contract promoter deviate theterms agreement agent must intervene behalf artist feeling like extra member band made job better time situation came artist going get screwed would get right bring situation head case point routing toadies southeast territory date booked raleigh two weeksout promoter tickets sold dont eit contract deposit little worried cause guy pretty green dont history three days still depositand contract conferencecall guy bands ra guy flakes show cancels thedeposit go tell guy without sendi ng money never get show icm one ever thought would get money seven months later showed upyou see situations like great agent get pit fight like dogs clients good thing agent provides good cover absorb negativesthat associated booking live shows artist promoter artists representative mean look promoters like show stiffs promoter loses bundle money one wants see chances promoter call looking reduction want look promoter ultimately responsible yourartist management agree giving back money ok agent never wants give money back also dont ever want promoter lose ass fine line agent allows artist say want say want want point time decisions come full circle agent manager ultimate roleplayers good cop bad cop depends scenario find attract booking agent check copy indie venue bible booking agents area also want solicit referencesfrom people run club scene promoters deal agents daily basis great resource tap finally may want check cd inlays favorite artists often list agents name co mpany possibly even phone number always worth try agents pick acts relationships friends industry may promoters club owners record company people managers mtv folks vh cats tour managers resources agents consult daily basis tip hot act come anywhere therefore strong networking critical identifying contacting best agent act certain agents gravitate certain kinds music say generic way partly true partly find company responsible acts provide insight going project case poin lets say new alternative act call agency find agents acts either hip hop rb classic rock unless visualize touring likes eddie money beach boys suggest take music elsewhere identifying agents would receptive style music key startin g point selecting agent saves sending kits every agency time music falls n deaf ears photos bios make recycle bin good strategy send package agents assistants instead directly agent several things first assistants open mail andthey often listen music even assistant likes music agency music delivered freely among others name brought conversations plus agency ends signing act assistant get props bringing may come way promotion assignment project greater say thatcompany remember todays assistants tomorrows agents another good way seen heard set industry showcase take place la nyc similar cities strong musicindustry presence ie nashville show set well advance everyone invite hav e date marked calendar cant tell many shows missed due conflicts like goi ng knicks games date locked essential get word entails e mails flyers phone calls like cant get agent phone try get assistant go show people invite better turnout try get good cro sssection industry personnel find news travels quicker way good ploy bait people free drinks food agents never pass free beverage cracker arrive night show success talk talking creates buzz buzz everyone interested act start feel agentspassion looking agent looked acts find someone truly passionate project say two reasons first business full ups downs trends fads want someone stick good bad agent loves band successful relationship touring career secondly agent serves representative want someone reflects nothing worse trying sell something youhave interest faith tough sell people see right every agent wants shows sell wo rking club department developing acts meant always case new bands exactly new following many never toured extensively across states new act gets signed always uphill battle book thedates pull every piece ammo get act certain rooms certain nights salesfigures paid attendance airplay etc vividly recall begging people acoustic singer thename jewel cases agents fall back love act ability either sell act orin cases ability strongarm promoter thats agents want sign acts passionate easier sell good example artist named martin sexton first saw martins live show awe shivering blew us away signed himwithout hesitation selling martin dates honor privilege every call love passion pitch choose booking agency first things first talent agencies especially big ones take unsigned acts think theyinstitute policy weed acts didnt would listening thousands unsolicited materiala year collectively would receive around new ubmissions day also believe adhere policy business game chance order better increase chances winning want odds favor taking acts signed labels think agencies feel better chance break act hence policy taking signed material think agency perspective makes sense acts signed majors disposal marketing departments radio promotion departments tour marketing departments like one would think people working unison chances breaking act heightened theory true agiven case point band richmond va called fighting gravity got signed mercury awhile back mercury puts record promo stuff band ok eventually gets dropped universal takeover day still sold records independently mercury didgetting signed major great achievement guarantee successful agencies paid commission basis standard rate shows book however youre courtney love billy corgan sure mo st agencies would willing negotiate cut think taking rolling stones gross year touring versus taking screaming trees gross slightly lopsided ill take depending want career ar e many ways choose right agency first foremost strictly musical act ask several clients came icm fullservice agency full service means music department icm houses classical music department motion picture depar tment sports department commercial department literary department speakers department madonna brandy courtney love came icm partially awesome motion picture department mediums interest take hard look full service agencies caa icm william morris monterey peninsula another booking agency motion picture department icm shut alternative music department january fyipower people rarely talk power everyone knows exists story mentioned earlier getting toadies money promoter combination many things ultimately came fact icm powerful agency power bas ed size money dress long business power based ski knowledge scene standing among peers promoters know clients one junior agents icm soi developing power relationships promoters case point routing monster magnet last record powertrip tour hot everyone wanted magnet date early cycle record getting hammered spartanburg sc one top three cites list knew perfect promoter show mick minchowran ground zero even record completed would call ask band wasgoing dates fan promoter perfect mix routing change several times mick process moving locations show fell cracks landed magnoliastreet pub show ended default sure correct venue felt bad mick wanted make came back made sure magnet performed eventhough competing offers every national promot er area needless say show huge success everyone blast identifying correct promoter venue previous example mick correct promoter show folks magnolia clearly say monster magnet favorite band musically sells market venue contact ground zero check whats playing wasperformed past going find hootie dave matthews rather slayer cannibalcorpse would never sell mick edwin mccain date wouldnt cause could promote appropriate room far experience su ccess heavier music theme nights identifying correct promoter venue ask clubs schedule often venues theme nights means certain nights clubs specialize specific styles types music ifyou heavymetal act routing city available date club techno night chances going go well case obviously people regularly attend evening expecting techno heavy metal history one factors agent takes consideration selling act promoter promoter history act promoter purchase act past answer theoffers stand equal basis however promoter history act must taken intoconsideration especially promoter booked act favor lost money show past selling act promoter history always correct decision like routed slayerthrough florida ended giving date harry tiyler h ad history despite fact ra doubts harrys ability promote show harry convinced us basi cally begging show let long story short harry voicemails monda morning show played weekend proceeds tell rained show venue hadholes roof water seeped holes shorted production show adisaster harry get another show merouting dates agent routes dates mileage distan ce primary concern boston dc sounds good actually get car bus van drive wasnt started making road trips see clients fully understood toll road takes wasnt even performing first need identify traveling signed major label hopefully tour support access van better yet even tour bus youre traveling bus youre less worried driver bunk capable making long hauls driving night overdrives bus gives greater range cites hit traveling bus need limit sc ope distances style one knows limitations financial otherwise one road artists three shows row artists play seven straight entirely comfort thing isdecided casebycase basis routing dates need look good match ups acts scenario one would locate good opening position national act markets want hit gives credibility tell people opened lets say everclear secondly takes pre ssure technically another acts show need worry much drawing people cause supposed headliners job chances performing good sizevenue good production thepromoter probably promote show may even get free advertising agent agent get bills either calling acts agent calling promoter directly half packaging bundling appropriate acts together submit acts agencies open coheadline whomever may touring showswapping developing relationships acts everyone begins career madi son square garden may people hometown chicago waverly ny may draw people theoretically speakingeveryones numbers better hometown since people know perform aregular basis located venue every city wanted get able perform astrong local act one would automatically performing front good crowd thats importance getting road meeting many bands possible everybody home base offer outoftown band prime slot tur f chances return favor show swapping colleges mother pay days agents ca stupid money colleges approached solicited offers always stupid oney stupid money basically means give atm card pin im gonna take want see colleges deep pockets ibelieve bottom agents make sure pay premium acts artists receive betterbottom line agents get fatter cut playing front collegeage kids never hurtssince buy huge percentage popular music deal several types deals agent negotiate venue flat deal agent promoter agree flat financial guarantee often deal used caps artists earnings potential basically means matter well show act paid flat fee colleges pay mostly flat deals always paying three four times act normally gets paid club levelthe plus deal profitsharing deal always coupled minimum frontend artist guarantee deal reads artist paid guarantee plus percentage agreed upon agent promoter call split point split point tally total show costs specificperformance includes fee artist madeup deal plus fixed expenses reads act guar anteed show grosses artist promoter share profits ov er fixed expenses artist receiving promoter industry standard promoters cut agents like deals provide called backend backend refe rs potential band receive extra show monies way show well band paid versus deal deal artist take guarantee versus percentage total boxoffice receipts gross net ie costs deducted whichever greater deals show costsare itemized beforehand tallied night show settled actual expenses example ofthe versus deal would look like guarantee vs net boxoffice receipts atsettlement would take tally admissions subtract tax approved expenses compare figure guaranteed walk whichever sum greater theversus deal many stadium acts use deals several largest acts take strictly percentage dealwith guarantee magic bonus third deal two promoters florida call magic bonus magic bonus created stages presented sellout set cash bonuses intervals paid admissions sellout rule thumb know bonuses kick youre close abonus tour manager smart buy remaining tickets get band bonus contract put writing contracts important provide written proof agreement agent entered phone contracts take surprises save many headaches main items want listed date venue capacity ticke price ticket scaling financial guarantee tax merchandise rate times loadin sound check show etc billing contact names numbers plus would get contract signed talent buyer prior show way discrepancyyou persons signature affixed contract ticket scaling refers type tickets sold event tickets either ga general admission reserved ga means sold firstcome firstserved basis located pit area front stage reserved means either corresponding seat designated area ticket holder standing seated generally tickets sold premium often located premier locations floor balcony tier sections vip areas merchandise rate refers agreement made promoter artist much artists merchandise sales artist keep variable rate based percentage depending venues policyand specific act rate fluctuates standards fall artist venue best deal artist receive means artist keeps proceeds generated frommerchandise sales venue anything less means promoter gets cut merchthis means sold merch rate agreed would receive promoter would receive merch sales huge make break many acts especially earning less guarantee many times artist sells merch however venues arrange member staff sell fee coursebilling placement acts performance given show opening act reflected contract headlining act reflected contract knowing whereyou playing bill ensures arrive time aware acts performance promoters notorious adding third act bill beware advance thedate well billing also determines placement advertising promotions show arethe headliner get top billing posters flyers etc tax comes gross comes top technically money artist would never see contract face would items listed fo llows gross potential tax rate net potential gross calculated taking ticket prices mu ltiplying venue capacity gross established take tax left net potential shows settled net taxesneed taken tax varies state state need check venue town rider provisions riders essential documents attach contract ride contract outline requirements show performance especially critical production every artist agent know exactly expect ever venue regard sound lights may bare minimum production requirements need know steer clear rooms poor production avoid instances feel product ion inadequate may jeopardize live performance ask questions fr ont advance date well work potential glitches well folks sums booking agents national touring works good luck write us stories road max mcandrew began career music business international creative management inc icm drafted agent training program pr omoted assistant music agent apprenticed mike krebs steve kaul promoted music gent capacity agent max oversaw club department bookings south east section country included booking coordinating organizing routing various national tours addition scouting developing new talent max departed icm take position talent department house blues currently employed assistant talent buyer concert promoter acts worked working include stone temple pilots wutang clan widespread panic deftones edwin mccain vertical ho rizon splender absolutely loves nine days many others approach booking agents jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved reached point career development adding agent team would logical next step pick phone star calling around suggest following three steps take inventory create overview career position date process information help present clear pi cture career assist making powerful pitch agent consideringtaking inventory includes reevaluating past two ears growth havent keeping track information soon begin along details would also list merchandise sales venue w hen present organized evaluation career development agent along promotional package immediately set scouting agent presentation tells agent mindful growth organized manner conduct business attractive aspects artists livelihood agent create set career goals timelines projections artists looking agent relieve work dislike themselvesmaking calls book gigs look agent help raise level performance dates increase number dates performance fees set career goals types venues would like play presentthis prospective agents determine specific time line would like goalsaccomplished based kind concrete informat ion youve gathered evaluation step make realistic projections percentage increase foresee nexttwo years example based last years information able determine bookings feesand merchandise increase next ear year present agent hard numbers effectively evaluate whether worth involvement research doesnt matter well organized talented calling wrong type agent wasting time agents book specific genres music styles performance check roster artists seeif recognize anyone know acts working specific agent might compatible ask hat act would mind sharing information agent may get insider information regarding whether good time makeyour pitch based agent signed looking new acts add another method researching agents attend booking showcasing conferences seeing acts live performance help agents get sense audience reaction well getting better picture might potentially selling great benefit attending booking conferences walk around exhibit hall meet agentswho representing acts get sense agents organization andcreativity manner represent talent stand listen way pitch artists prospective buyersin conclusion three tasks bel confidently present appropriate agencies feel ready make pitch present much professional overview act clear evaluation past per formance realistic projection future jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom managers cant live thembut yo u live without sheena metal music highway radio rights reserved cant throw rock metropolis earth without hitting someone claiming manager musicians go managers follow accepted ex pected entertainment industry outof control cocaine habit failure pay taxes tell people youre musician one first thingstheyre going ask manager ho wever throws music business know ask even accurate question good manager whats difference may ask isnt manager better manager would seem answer question unequivocally yes rea lity bit like asking isnt herpes ridden prostitute girlfriend better single truth bad representation far worse lack representation fact things band probably never achieve without aidof manager agent entertainment attorney etc bad representation stagnate careerstop dead hurling climb ranks super stardom even worseundo hard work band already done sad true bad manager take perfectly good band turn th em thing foul old gypsy women covering faces rags spit give band evil eye pass ok may bit dramatic seriouslyall band really name reputation would take chance either putting whole band han ds someone youre sure best interests stakethe following tips help decipher whether manager take top turn band flopthe drummers girlfriend manager sure may get names mailing list invite girls beach volleyball team gigs post latest pictures website photo gallery shes really manager shes helper president fan club head street team worlds sexiest roadie sheprobably doesnt know put together press package make calls get arreps office meeting also applies boyfriends wives husbands booty calls one night stands moms dads cousins aunts uncles neighbors nieces nephews grandparents grandchildren pets homeless guy roots trash mi dnight people may wellmeaning accept aid dozens ways takes village build popular unsigned band dont give thelabel powers managertreasure fans dont let manage given youd surprised many overeager slightlyobsessed fans move semi stalker megamanager simple weeks cannot stress simply wrong entire concep two dozen major reasons important fans need kept distance reason person comes hows matter many play gets early sits front seemingly paralyzed starring enraptured either theyre love someone band theyre insane may reasons get restraining order certainly reasons make someoneyour manager bands manager knows every secret musician every person memberspersonal life keep money live whos fancontact database information want someone cutout pictures bedroom ceiling athisher disposal enough said dont sign contract unless worth managers like control choose managers pe ople macram\u00e9 wall hangings mane hair ponies thus managers try evoke signing contract theentertainment industry contracts like marriage ce rtificatesbefore sign one sure band wants tied person long time year two years five years etc theyre much easier get get example sign contract efficient somewhat green manager helping heshe get everything po ssible little resources heshe gwen stefanis management team approaches big gig wants put tour john mayer think tell love take tour contract someone elsefor next five years hit us offer still stand much must signcontracts keep short make sure give room act think play communicate otherswithout getting clearance band warden manager make includes exit clause read upon sometimes bigger better although huge ego stroke brag musicians backstage whiskey gogo manager works grammy awardwinners stadium sellouts sometimes unsigned band canget lost huge management firm mr big stud manager busy picking madonnas dress american music awards may forget ask quincy jones attend bass players birthday gig billy bob wangs tofu bbq shack problem huge managers focu often goes acts making million dollars year year expenses probably highest priority ever good ar e super amazing industry contacts never remembers invite gigs manager great provide benefit band sum total band members band helpers ou find someone open doors take music places cannot go best intentions heart grab contract sign enjoy benefits may find conned stalked ignored andor leg ally bound someone puts agenda wellmeaning otherwise ego whats right band andwhatever dont sit around waiting mrms right wisk band feet carry hisher white horse fairyland everyone gets record deal members know anyone whats right band nothing attract th e perfect manager faster seeing musicians thing maki ng headway difficult business great attitude terrific music sheena metal radio host producer promoter music supe rvisor consultant columnist journalist musician info visit wwwsheenametalcom booking gigs booking local club shows carrie klein nasty little man promotions rights reserved one two bookers capacity mercury lounge new york became wellacquainted th e many dos donts booking smallish type artist smallish type club bigtime city booking guidelines vary city city club club certain fundamental standards apply everywhere club bookers job first thing know booking act club bookers spend hours day windowless non airconditioned often fly mouseinfested basement office club booking one leastglamorous jobs music industry went work every morning bar reeked vomit stale beer night concrete floor littered cigarette butt shards glass bathrooms disgusting stayed way busboys fin ished cleaning around pm corporate perks might associate music business expense accounts travel except maybe annual south southwest music conference austin free subscriptions billboardor hits okay perks drank lot free beer became less appealing staring taps kegs day long got free cds friends labels many would want put guest lists soldout shows return got clubs free although leaving work last place wanted go another club words club bookers slick polished musicindustryexecs gold record plaques walls time warner stock portfolios club bookers job club bookers club bookers listen demo tapes day long also night manager publicist printed sold tickets hung posters designed flyers ran keyfood deli platters painted dressing room scraped stickers bar booking club handson get dirty doityourself venture unlike boo king act club bookers young eager make venue known selective hip booking policy midsize club like mercury lounge wide range artists majorlabel veterans wilco echo recentlysigned talent showcasing labels bands playing first time finding new upandcoming artistis one rewarding parts job also one difficult timeconsuming riskyfor everyone involved needed book acts could draw well attract lot paying customers show proof ear talent also make money club artist playing club first time play well also bring paying customers order asked back second shot musician trying get show reputable club may manager andor booking agent may going whole process wit hout help theres nothing unprofessional solo artist band member trying book show hisher manager agent whos thoroughly familiar ins outs intimacies act fine make necessary calls nec essary however recruit friend simply fulfill perceived role one knows act bes likely persuasive voicethe first call first time call club keep pitch brief clubs regular booking days hours find youre calling right time youre calli ng day booking hours try make pitch anyway may want lumped masses calls theres really way around mercury lounge booking hours tuesdays thursdays pm artists would try sneaky clever call thinking theyd get ahead everyone else didnt work annoyed made less likely take calls lateronce get right person phone right time ask theyre accepting demos always alwayscall sending music trusting club hours weeks sometimes months time talent want pr epared want familiar name ideally want looking forward receiving wonderfully precious gift mercury would receive submissions week times got backed would stop accepting new material unsolicited unfamiliarsounding submissionscould easily get lost overlooked relegated bottom alwaysgrowing pile dont let happen packaging press kits youve established club accepting music get correct spelling bookers first last names lot people dont bother get right put package mail usually advised againsthanddelivering club environment fastpaced unpredictable could easilycome inopportune time unwittingly leave bad first impression youre putting together press kit keep simple onepage bio really need press clips fine necessary goes photo make sure include contact number tape cd since bio usually goes trash fairly quickly following clubs care wait least two weeks sending cd make first followup call youre huge hurry give three four weeks call ready possibility one listened cd yet may asked call back another week two three someone listened beprepared answer obvious questions important quest ion bookers standards usually kind draw read many paying customers bring paying customers potential drinking customers clubs make money bar sales doorrevenue honest following tr uly starting never played show anywhere say may told get gigs somewhere else work draw clubs justarent right place jumpstart career music theyre looking artists established following arent always willing take chance unknown thats case take adviceand try get shows another venue maybe somewhere smaller newer openmic night may want settle less reputable club youve played times go back original first choice youll numbers back claim highest drawingband lower east side hand havent played many shows booker really impressed demo may willing give shot happened band called sway signed reprise renamed thisway added benefit highly recommended ar repa recordlabel talent scout friend mine part loved music lastminuteprimetime saturday night slot open decided deserved chan ce paid band two days notice brought people secured several shows within next monthsagain benefit honest dr aw club bookers competitive friendly terms see talk tell played brownies last week brought people might call brownies counterpart see thats true thenumber actually closer phrase youll never play town may entirely inappropriate really good reason brought people last time played wetlands come clean bookingrelated equivalent dog ate homework asunday midnight snowing oh yeah mothers day sounds pretty flimsy itll leave better position band brought people pm balmy thursday negotiations rules game certain standards industry folks take granted relative newcomer may unaware important probably twoweek courtesy rule general mostdefinitely big music town like new york good idea keep least two weeks shows thesame city youre coming town doesnt make sense financially play one show try work something ahead time clubs may tempting play much possible really bring draw send postcard advertising nocover show arlene grocery june th show brownies june th pretty likely theaverage fan going come free gig cant tell many times even worse bossopened village voice time local entertainment papers discovered great supercool band booked also playing baby jupiter sudden werent great super cool anymore youre opening established artist may asked make certain compromises headlining bands sometimes request solo acoustic openers might ditch band night maybe asked much shorter set youre accust omed playing play front hideous neon green backdrop youre getting paid headliners money may get even bring majority people seem like unacceptable sacrifices dont take show playing front soldout crowd help youre really ready different clubs different payment policies clubs guarantee certain amount money small midsize clubs put burden give percentage nights door revenue may percentage entire nights door may percentage acts draw latter case customers asked artist theyre ther e see make sure negotiate payment night show otherwise may end haggling door person contracts unsigned acts usually necessa ry verbal agreements standard probably times wish something bi nding times booked show sent mailing find club went ahead booked foo fighters slot happen unfair may lose money unfortunately wont much tryto snag opening slot probably wont happen national artists tend bring openerswith best bet play sympathy ca rd use advantage get amazing show later date think youre getting runaround patient persistent pushy calling every week booking hours persistent callingat hours every day pushy want booker familiar name cringewhen hears put club mailing list hat know youre playing many ways selling music certain level brand recognition essentialif music industry connections use em want showcase record labels necessarily enough say soandso atlantic columbia really wants come see play ar people usually paying customers one two recordlabel reps come show huge sell booking standpoint however hav e industry buzz selling point people talking band club wants th e scoop sometimes regardless draw ar rep call club directly club bookers constant contact labels agentsjournalists usual industry types know people put call youknow someone whose band already good relationship club try jump bill theresnothing wrong friendofafriend route payoff booking act small midsize club fr ustrating endeavor youre given first gig however relationship artist club start ed bring paying customers first show shouldnt hard time getting second one consistently bring good numbers may asked headline show open national artist peter salett excellent example annyc musician thing well several years besides considerable talent also hardworking reliable always pleasant staff audience anyone elseinvolved show headlined weekend nights mercury opened bowery ballroom abigger venue mercury lounge roughly capacity headlined bowery youve proved club anything possible cu ltivating maintaining good trusting relationship club set right course long fruitful career live music scene worked mercury lounge three years also bowery ballroom day opened responsible booking artist relations working thes e two popular nyc venues gave amazing access incredible range industry contacts book ing agents managers promoters label executives journalists course musicians left job july st arted current stint publicist nasty little man amazing roster includes indieest indie bands big superstars work artists like ween sonic youth supergrass ben harper chris mills nasty found perfect middle ground small company without cor porate politics find label also big enough offer sense stability thats hard find youre working basement bar wwwnastylittlemancom basics booking tours jay flanzbaum onlinegigscom rights reserved able book gigs successfully youll need ton persistence even better organization whether booking locally regionally nationally essentially need skills tools effective independent bands agents definition tend lack nationwide connections necessary tomake idea booking extended tour possible result ones successful aregenerally ones understand gather effectively manage business relatedcontacts weve seen pretty lousy bands damn good gigs talent isnt always main issue data collection havent already going start colle cting contact information people help achieve goals goal touri ng career music industry better find venues colleges festivals record companies managers record stores media contacts business never early start process ou start today even cd wont ready another years dont full time drummer yet every person meet every possible gig hear need recalled later dat e many sources beginner even veteran turn gathering type informationprinted music industry directories like indie bible incredible amount information get started alternative newsweeklies like village voice boston phoenix great source localmusic venues festivals college listings major markets country independent weeklypublication found online wwwawnorg online music communities like also ideal place find bands similar style playing data management start gleaning contact information printed directories online communities newspapers bands soon realize need good way organize access data likely pages full notes emails venue referrals sprea dsheets covered names numbers key able effectively organize new found contacts way maximizes opportunity one software web based contact managers like outlook act maximizer onlinegigs efforts help centralize business related messages tasks contact information doesnt make sense dig multiple email boxes different computers find important messages anymore would unable find important phone number le ft address book spokane wa whatever application method choose sure get following features would apply specific needs complete total access import ant contact business information one location multiple archived backups information case data loss equipment failure reminder system upcoming activities tasks integrated email fax messaging message tracking searching customizable specific industry remotely accessible internet connection ability easily share information others importance contracts months working task list religiously following every cd consistent professional manner ready start booking gigs work gonethrough find contacts reach one would shame lose gig lastminute admittedly last minute cancellations double bookings occur story usually goes like sent cd january finally book gi g april upcoming august tour tuesday night door rooms food needed stopover colorado nevada call week gig texas club never heard whats worse another band booked night band confirmed writtenagreement toss situation band proof band contract band withthe contract usually wins gigs lowdough nodough deals still send written agreement written agreement line defense work gone secure gig mention work need properly promoting e mail easiest method easily send message get confirmation faxing also relatively easy however send snail mail agreement pretty big hassle goal constantly remind talent buyer agreement put details front higher dollar value agreement diligent insisting signed hardcopy version agreementgetting ready road putting group people road amount time comes responsib ilities many people need detailed information schedule order tour effective safe organized band members families anager publicist even fans need access different information trip minimum shows listed website soon confirmed ideally ou would also list set times venues address phone number website bands bill tour itinerary best way sure trip error free everyone team chronological listing tour dates much little detail need master itinerary band members list contact info venue set times payment details venue capacityticket price age limits step step directions one gig next bible trip andthe copies make less likely lost lincoln nebraska without buyers phone number sense direction tour itinerary also crucial tool satisfying greatest responsibility touring band advancing shows want journey free surprises advance shows simplymeans contacting venue week gig confirm performance details get important load information find last minute changes entire organization band members managers agents tour managers interns needs one person assume role properly promoting shows never played particular market likely nobody town idea would anyone come see pl ay idea even playing really need press minimum listing local radio print music calendars first step put together contact names fax numbers email addresses etc local media outlets mile radius gigs prepare professional concise press release good release able convey pertinent information one pageradio stations newspapers get flooded everyday hundreds releases time readnumerous pages outline bands zen philosophy bass players numerous influences keep point read keep layout clean use multiple fonts font sizes many colors graphics make sure release section performance details easy pick includes performance date band name venue name full address phone website ticket price set times agelimit bands bill also sure include personal contact information contact name phone email website someone needs get touch photo interview want able track quickly easily contact management program really comes handy could take time create numerous personalized press releases press contact found would probably take days depending size market talking new york city could take months proper tools able create one template send personally addressed releases fax email hundreds media contacts oncethe dance think every band outing well choreographed dance administration needs happen precision grow new market put check list place follow like religion every gig pretty soon become second nat ure band members organization alone going make success sooner get basics place sooner spend time enjoying music todays music marketplace exposure independent acts generally limited totouring want heard outside loca l market going get band gigs outside local market put solid plan place achieve goals jay flanzbaum onlinegigs got start booking agent putting together national regional tours independent bands years running boutique agency inspired creation onlinegigs incredibly powerful booking promotional tool independ ent bands agents wwwonlinegigscom overview booking gig marc davison author area access rights reserved club club owner nightclub bar small size venue ar e going call upon first foremost business owner someone invested good deal money working long hour overhead bills paid theres profit left ov er probably business enjoy music music motivation would job listening tothe radio work business make money way clubs make money charging admission andor selling drinks clientele amount patrons club attract result type entertainment atmosphere club provides aclub owner looks hire band perform decision hiring revolves around entertainment value band provide bands value based many people draw b entertain regular clientele c band following big drinkers ask club owner tell great band one brings big crowd band plays great doesnt draw anyone work great bandthe days clubs working hard develop act fo r part long gone locally might find place give start night like sunday monday bring crowd due high cost rent insurance liquor security opening doors club owners offer much way pay come perform one many clubs today put anywhere bands together bill maximize audience band draw people bands draw people night course doesnt always work way bands draw others unle ss pack house sharing bill fact life many different types clubs bars etc sake conversation need concentrate type place first looking play whether live big city small town chances find small drinking bar least person capacity small stage lights small dance floor room aside regular clientele bar flies younger people go occasionally see bandthe owner establishment like every club matter size pr obably inundated requests bands play available dates decisions book usually based following reputation group already established band word street club circuit well play size crowd bring determine whether good reputation usually clubowners know due competitive nature always checking whos playing guys club band good reputation preferred clubs new untested act especially theyre vying booking date tape press kit two important marketing tools band serve proof accomplishments documented professional manner everyone club owners press way record labels press kit contains bio group band photo press clippings alongwith vital booking information accompanied demo tape music club owner looks material listens tape det ermines whether want offer gig band new never played area club owner takes big risk booking thereputation club based many things including kind music features never seen supersede guarantee make take financial gamble hiring sales pitch fact successful people world salesman whether youre selling computers cars ideas truly successful need possess certain communication skills andconcepts club bookers busy people great deal time look quality band easily found furthermore due vast amount phone calls club bookers receive helps youcan offer something makes group stand develop edge get maze tapes press kits desk need possess following traits professional attitude personality first need come like winner without cocky arrogant first group world writes music need try sell line best band youve ever seen trust best band theyve ever seen never stageof game already think club booker seen heard allow chance come conclusion let music talking allow take criticism club owners one many people approaching forhelp turn offer opinion need improve changeyourself every opinion thrown way however enough people comment particularcharacteristic group consider conquest next rung need climb ladder success upon calling many musicians open line much better everybody else need break hear get turned feeling better everybody else breaks come prefer let music ta lking words bravado feel better everyone else thats great keep inside inspiration healthy positive attitude magnetic draws people youtiming say everything partially right look successful people listen story youll find hit big yes timing everything also realize times tried failed like baseball player times get bat chances give hit ball every time bat yield base hit eventually keep might get pitch meet perfect swing boom outta really timing putting time everything making calls dont call one club call fiveclubs make goal book least three shows week dont stop call clubsand book five batting friend get hall fame knowledgeunderstanding know opponent war youre going battle without knowing enemy send belongings attempt book club try find much place even means going night hanging worst thing book club right music happen sometimes time learn something learn booking habits owner find minimum draw owner expects bands draw people worst even attempt contact place people keep stressing people book clubs inundated phone calls windowof opportunity seconds phone best better know youre going say minimizewhat ask get right point make pitch unless talk talk walk walk dial dial patience last least something bands need little bit patience going get booking agents club owners phone first time call second third keep leaving yourname number continue ask good time call back get frustrated ten calls dont get respon se move meant use time energy next conquest take personally people know time reputation stronger come back club find pleasantly surprised willingness work first bookings appoint one person band assume role making contact bookings important split jobs within group equally important jobs cross otherwise cause conflict best choice individual assume role band booking agent shouldbe one member comfortable phone able takes sell band helps tohave likable personality well knowledge music business referring way business conducted also know going industry whole would certainly help conversation skills read issues billboard magazine rr cmj etc hook local established band inquire local show coming pening act help break ice club allowing see youve got without pr ess kit also gives chance play front audience hopefully pick new fansyou prepared set least minutes music consider audience applause time songs possibly push set minutes usual time allotment opening act group willing let open discuss money point bands need every penny make already favo r getting door something cant buy bring money good chance wont get gig look club area know band help way proceed look club preferably home area conveniently located friends come make sure admission age low enough exclude many fans dont forget first show going want bring many people begin developing good reputationmake sure club features bands used loud volume levels last thing need constantly reminded lower volume worse case scenario told stop playing altogether call club inquire call club inquire bookings get name club address hours booker works ask long receive tape call back bookinginformation necessary speak club booker time get call isinstructions send tape press kit call back two weeks waste time theirsfirst mail tape ask booker live close consider dropping tape one thing gives chance step venue see especially first time youre lucky booker might even lis ten tape right away perhaps person behind bar leave tape become good contact enter agood conversation could asset call back time youve instructed would help remember even jotted names people met club spoken phone answer phone remember voice refer name made big impression ask speak owner person booksthe shows lie exaggerate size following honest let know juststarting would like chance open popular group start adding following indeed first show still telling friends family members whoever else event count kind initial following event club received tape conversation book show three main points need address paymentdatetime thursday friday saturdays far best nights week depending sundaymight bad usually affected people school work next day monday tuesday terrible first show somewhat mercy club booker offers chances going friday night could monday pm worse amthough may able come many reasons time slot wont work need understand reason booker offer anything different reputationand way knowing sure kind crowd bring take chances remember club pay bills unless supply documented proof like press kit legitimizing group describing drawing power id say take offered consider audition club get impress whoever ability turn face adversity entitled far pay concerned unless reputation established going rate band based youve paid past five shows deal offer deal take payment isbased entirely many people draw first show need prove youcan bring good business every time play prove getting areasgoing rate bands useful tool negot iating pay amount people bring door based upon admission price times amount people e stimate much money club making crowd sample admission x people came show amount made door entitled depend entirely club policy areas going rate reputation asked much looking take equati sample receive anywhere money figure percentage use equation sample sample gross x percentage amount x job negotiate based many factors including reputation club policy going rate club certainly never offer value expect club basically club functions room borrowing put show dont depend owner foranything maybe advertising job bring crowd important understand fundamental rule although ethically paid every time play work really working self reality paying new business starting develop client ele usually done advertising new business costly undertaking ca se advertisement performance pretty cheap way build clientele ask besides get used throughout career going types dates might play free like seminars agentrecord company showcases etcjust gain exposure following many types pay structures offered clubs pay play scenario asked time booking purchase advance x amount tickets promoter show amount ranges city city nyc im around get tickets becomes responsibility sell fans clubs thecase purchase tickets makes ticket cost insures promoter andthe club profit night make profit show raise cost lets say ticketthis sleazy way promoters business advise steer clear deals however promoters put offering place play opportunity make money taking pressure financial liability definitely gives insight workings business puts pressure succeed altogether horrible find reputable promoter isnt lazy works promote show better paysometimes band needs play live showcase club owner booking agent due high cost running business club wont take risk paying band never seen heard many clubs offer open mic audition nights certain night youll get around half hour play club see kind crowd bring youre good enough pay gig dont often recommend bands give show away nothing times right circumstances really want get place regular basis good way going get paid trade offs sk willingness booker concede give indication type club individual ask owner club regularly take ads paper give mention upcoming ad alone valuable press kit try get perks club like guest list try book tentative future date time show way good crowd happening giving good response advertise return date right maximizing potential draw next show percentage admission price redeemed passes passes x postcards used bands clubs world advertise show passed clubs street mail giving friends fans alike information event night show club hav e someone door collecting passes admission money end night club count collected passes pay percentage ofthe passes name fair deal right wrong first unless father owns club door man mother theresa cant really trust club account every pass redeemed imagine course busy night easy doorman misplace passes realize going one accuse foot gorilla eatssteroids breakfast punks like lunch purposely threw away garbage thinknot try convince club owner drew people cards collected therefore expect fork money ttempting kind surgical procedure even dr beverly crusher heard therefore need take following precautions find biggest baddest level headed friend post near doorman collect passes handed doorman isnt permissible carry counter check amount people redeeming passes sometimes person looming background easily intimidated enough keep otherwise dishonest club owner doorman straight try original style color even size postcard disagreement owner show might want look around front door area dance floor even trash recognizable post cardspercentage deals standard club circuit tips negotiating work favor start cut passes usually around admission price admission youll get per card draw people shouldnt get higher percentage per ticket yes need e negotiate accelerated percentage per amount people bring lets say draw people get bring people entitled club open negotiation onset book gig areas country admission prices shows somewhat expensive youre appearing bill acts chances going get lot time stage order entice fans come might want work deal clubowner offers friends cheaper admission price return accept either slightly lower percentage recommend larger draw ount percentage goes instead cover charge offer postcard charge return club pay pass bump go people instead hoping accomplish showing bus iness smarts well appreciation club trying draw amount people booker might interested getting true count brought also cost less money showing appreciation might prone right keep mind clubs burned plenty bands ripping stuff clubs defacing property youve got show respect expect show back return percentage admission price slightly better deal usually reserved reputable bands club pay end night percentage door receipts depending many bands appear night w hat spot band played opening act middle acts headliner determine percentage lets take ticket price bands three oclock morning finally sit booker told people paid night see bands people ticket comes promised gross receipts would get set pay clubs good reputation usually offer start new band set price usually around starting trust decent money take develop following begin make club money nothing bargain cases club offers starting pay club cares acts help develop following types venues willadvertise local papers ask ni cely might give names music reviewers might invite review band set pay plus percentage starting get club good reputation band draws big crowd lets say deal club pay set salary plus collected door money people effect get matter happens club draws people ticket get x difference equals total pay night contracted price plus course rely clubs honesty always keep mind club much business making good money try anything upset tides turn get popular youll notice clubs become like home fansthe door simple arrangement group supply someone front door hell collect admission comes end night keep everything collected usually get kind deal fairly popular band enough reputation demand band bill common suburban areas college towns bigger cities tendency clubs door give percentage many deals incorporate little one perhaps new twist know promoter colorado books number popular clubs denver area many new acts booked pay regardless draw capacity included get big ad main music newspaper well page write brilliant ispromotional material places money cant buy fact seems almost bonus youconsider valuable write ad press kit course good deals without drawba cks example promoter books bands cd need signed band band reached level marketing merchandise see later book positive signal industrythat band made first stages development negotiation recourse event feel unfairly handled pay otherwise comes pay disadvantage especially beginning little performance options mercy club negotiation unique unto successful must notattempt outsmart opponent rather match wits good argument based upon facts goodsense business etiquette supposing go settle show prom ised gross door receipts stage see capacity room packed hat line door needs manned two bouncers instead usual one sit office watching clock turn waiting get paid booker enters offering drink says okay drawing people pay stare ahead wondering one two heads address instead hitting roof inquire possible club obviously filled capacity booker doubt combat kinds excuses ranging half people regularcustomers pay must blind tell many people club must keep mind honestly drew huge crowd booker would fool piss point vowed never perform armful confidence offer possibility clubs town would appreciate fans way settle happily play competition fool would end conversation respond one two ways bluff called know ou hand youre asked think fair let offer one solution offered payment people feel club maxed offer split middle pay percentage people roughly difference arrive difference adding dividing total half bookers reaction may positive may come back offer might end another split middle argument might x amount dollars spent dvertising way drew many people expl also spent x amount advertising proceed show mailing list pages night multitudes signatures drive point homewhat hoping achieve much financial lets face neither really prove many people came door unless tickets sold show sold advance courteous tone want establish jerked around fool rather someone taking care business end get respect club keeping honest future final result negotiation put bit money pocket raise respect hopefully culminate better arranged deal next show youperform want point although may happen time time many reputable clubs pleasure play w bands treated fairly far many circumstances bands find disadvantaged level headed techniques need assimilated always direct problem person directly responsible correcting yelling bartender denied drink passes proper procedure methods booking show documenting confirming things discussed booker phone less risk arrive club marc davison author book area access map road musical success marc davison puts many years experience musician artist manager book topics include starting band booking gigs press media recording copyrights merchandising touring fi nances managers agents record deals much everything need know market act music marc draws years experience playing touring bands booking managing give area access musical success marc also coowner watt consulting wwwwattconsultingcom negotiation techniques build booking knowhow jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved making deals time whether looking record deal publishing deal booking performance date hiring side musician renting car buying new sound equipment hiring engineer torecord next cd even deciding going lunch entering negotiation techniques could help make comfortable skilled handling thesesituations reach desired outcome article cover techniques morespecifically geared toward increasing skills booking performance dates establish goals believe everything new project tour phone call productive successful first establish goal situat ion consider next tour touring releasing new cd simply filling calendar dates decided want expand touring region want tour completely new market need make specific amount money within specific time frame ex ample next weeks want play dates make establishing goal tour influence conduct phone call extras acceptable unacceptable instance throw two hotel rooms make acceptable able pay guarantee asking may added bonus instan ces may allow date guarantee small value hotel greater theguarantee might considering small example relates back established goalsfor tourlets look two scenarios help clarify need setting touring goals scenario cd release tour goal get much publicity possible open new marketsin situation getting radio airplay getting print reviews getting act front many new audiences possible focus tour yes woul like make money getting publicity cd therefore band priority setting publicity goal types dates seeking differ would seeking goal earn specific dollar figure wouldlook dates open larger acts thus putting front larger audiences booking radio interviewsand live performances radio shows would another advantageous situation able get support act slot opening multiple tour dates major act would make minimal dollars however youwould opportunity play front much la rger audiences also able sell new cd sales potential support tour scenario touring specific dollar amountgoal play dates make days establish goal demands look dates venues allow earn per night means need book dates market following command guarantee potential increase earnings decent percentage guarantee equal still want publicity absolutely acc ept publicity instead money case possibly really depends type publicity many dates make theshortfall still meet goal se realistic goals building following never drawn kinds crowds would earn kind money unrealistic goals set upfor disappointment set touring goals lin e career development measure successes established goal tour easier begin discussions promoters club bookers lets consider additional techniques necessary increase negotiation savvy ask openended questionsnegotiation process depends developing relationship person success entertainment industry depends well develop industry relationships sking openended questions allows relationship become established ask question answered yes room fluid conversation develop questions framed openended manner conversation mature flow naturally example present jazz club booker answer yes conversation never gets th e ground however ask kind music book club opportun ity yes answers booker answers book jazz mostly blues rock information considercontinue information ask additional openended questions conversation begun gather much needed information decide whether club fits touring goal hot tip sure gather much research online resources directories venues youare calling actually making contact sound professional bookers appreciate wasting time questions already posted ir websitedont first one mention price continue openended question technique need information club decide whether dollars media outle ts support goals may ask fee right away might set fee still dont enough information venue offer fee yet effort discover kind budget work che ck online schedule see theyve already booked names familiar many acts career level know approximately get able determine kind money would spend group name mostly major well k nown artists may determine ready play venue may use information pi tch act opener one upcoming major acts questions need know offering fee might kind sound system large stage seating standing capacity ticket pricing policy answers questions help determine appropriate educated answer question fee likely looking dont thrown abrupt questions fee ask openended questions necessary give wellthought answer line goal tour point need discuss money first get informationno beginning get answer dont hang upget informat ion yes favorite answer second favorite ill take maybe day answer move talk tour dates coming area find booking major act perhaps might opener ask shoul call back update booker developments career may make interested booking act finally get one venue begin aggressive search venues fill date using deadlines important move negotiations along let drag past point return havea promotion timeline mailings get fans publicity disseminate appropriate press negotiation drags might miss important deadlines offer deadline could one week hours hours need answer date discussion may set promotion motion cases need get answer may search another venue one going work offer deadline negotiation moves along comes conclusion offered deadline sure enough time consider issues make educated decision dont allow rushed making decision may regret future takethe time consult appropriate people eam group simply work numbers review options basic negotiation savvy time become familiar standard types deals used negotiating performance dates also suggest various situations deal isbest suited keep mind however every negotiati creative individuals participating following standard deals require tweaking suit particular situation feel free explore ofyour options booking personnel shall negotiat ing familiar standard deals may comfortable using one finalize negotiationsfive standard types deals straight percentage straight guarantee guarantee plus percentage guarantee versus percentageguarantee plus bonus straight percentage straight percentage percentage ticket sales income taken door key negotiation come appropriate percentage deal often offered performer notknown market promoter willing risk front money guarantee percentages range door typical percentage splits per cent artist percent venue negotiating type deal important build value marketplace order get promoter agree highest percentage rate possible see show well promoted get good audience promoter little risk unlikely put much effort promoting date would advisable get idea promotion thepromoter willing include contract deal advantageous performer certain circumstances artist strong following area loyal fan base large mailing list straight percentage especially high percentage often net artist higher fee deals well discuss artists produce shows local venues savvy selfpromoters good media connections areperfectly suited straight percentage deal quite often guarantees club owners offer farlower amount artist net straight percentage circumstance however unknown market straight percentage may good deal promoter maybe interested using straight percentage reduce risk venue touring unknownmarkets make every effort negotiate guarantee cover basic expenses least know thevenue risking something behalf might actually make efforts promote date theyrecoup minor investment straight guarantee straight guarantee requires promoter offer artist money new performer venue amount may low unheard straight guarantee assures someincome building audiences new markets artists reached certain level theircareers ask much large guarantees quite satisfied straight guarantee key negotiations coming guarantee works parties budgets draw larger audiences perform venues greater seating capacities important determine whether straight guarantee adequate compensation must consider seat ing capacity ticket pricing venues budget weigh guarantee discussing figures begin show profit far outweighing guarantee may time begin incorporating split percentage deals straight guarantee guarantee plus percentage deal determined considering seating capacity ticket prices gross income potential expensesincluding artist guarantee acts draw potential figures calculated able determine amount remaining expenses point may negotiate percentage ofthe overage amount left expenses split promoter standard percentage splits range percent artist percent venue anything possible thegreater demand artist act better able command larger guarantees andpercentages percentage overage added artists guarantee make complete fee artistyou may begin see deal advantageous artist large draw deal win win parties rewarding artist venue efforts making date successful guarantee vs percentage case guarantee set percentage determined artist receives whichever amount greater ticket price capacity gross potential need calculated deal ticket price seating capacity total gross income potential perhaps agreed theguarantee percentage gross sales case gross sales greater guarantee artist would get however deal net expenses case expenses including artists guarantee equals net artist would get greater amount guarantee key deal whether percentage gross net always try make deal based gross bookers want make based net math deal determine howthe numbers eventually work always calculator phone negotiating youdetermine deal producing numbers would like see suggest guarantee plus percentage especially promoter insists percentage net expenses percentage split likely lowered case guarantee plus bonus numerous promoters like deal eas accounting using guarantee plus bonus artist rewarded bonus amounts guarantee based upon blocks tickets sold income example venue seats ticket pr ice equaling gross potential venues expenses artists guarantee suggests artists guarantee based seats sold bonus amounts determined calculating overage numberof seats remaining sold seats remaining often number seats divided intoblocks case four blocks seats eac h block seats sold artist receive additional amount money case block deal would add sold seats sold seats sold seats sold show sold seats artist fee would guarantee plus bonuses total fee left promoter likely thebonus amounts may lower give promoter larger percentage overage perhaps orit also possible single bonus amount offered predetermined number seats sold benefit deal easy calculate problem bonus given partial block sales seats instead case guarantee plus percentage provides advantage since accounts every seat sold way work deal base income rather seats sold instance use ticket price seats gross potential promoter may choose bonus act specific income amount amount bonus calculated determining theexpenses guarantee single bonus amount incremental bonus amounts may offered thisworks well situations low guarantee set reduce risk act much better thanexpectedthese five deals standard industry dont let restrict creative deal making end options available attempting negotiate deal work thepromoter key negotiation knowing options option work specific situation good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated currently consults artists agents managers consultation program manage rinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom booking act jay flanzbaum onlinegigs rights reserved technology organization keys success people start turning technology help organi ze music careers usually means finding difficult manage process using traditional address book notebook outlookstyle application technology world wont make much difference performing live times month arent looking exposure looking perform often possible manage music career road digital solution something ought consider saturate local market long start cannibalize fan base eventually either need expand performance radius simply reduce number local live shows attempting play traveling means opportunities live music talent buyers product hands likely book performances nobody cd andpress kit really sit around wait phone ring follow many times buyer considered nuisance maximizing time also means constantly pursui ng new opportunities set goals terms many new talent buyers send info weekly basis old adage know know holds true music industry need gig lincoln nb helpful know local live venues get touch talent buyers identifying possible gig opportunities new markets really tip iceberg real work starts find location seems like good fit act whole series activities need religiously executed contact talent buyer book gig notify team fans prepare road promote show local media finding booking promotional contacts booking gigs successfully requires persistence organization whether agent artistbooking act doesnt matter whether ar e booking locally regionally nationally essentially need skills tools effective first place start collect contact information locations hire live music performers need many possible increase su ccess potential also need much information phone number styles music capacity contact name etc location get handsonalternative newsweeklies great source local venue listings every major market country independent weekly publication found online check alternative weeklynetwork wwwawnorg sometimes ads alone enough determine whether act isappropriate particular venue still need get touch venue however find booking policies get right contact name talent buyer printed music industry directories incredible resource directories tend list everything venues record companies managers back easy get overwhelmed make sure pick one right thats going lp accomplish goals take look indie bible get sense offered peers excellent place find venues appr opriate band gladly share theyve learned regarding best time reach buyer exactly pitch act safe bet usually interested telling people venues played dont afraid whip pen piece paper names numbers get hands possib le gigs lock keeping track booking efforts youve scoured web bought every music directory harassed every touring band know point probably incredible collection v enues colleges festivals press contact information likely pages full notes emails referrals spreadsheets covered names andnumbers key able effectively organize newfound contacts waythat maximizes opportunity one software webbased applications act outlook onlinegigs efforts help centralize business related messages upcoming tasks important contact information handheld versions filofax palm pilot also suit many needs whatever choose sure get many following features would apply specific needs complete access important contact business information one location multiple archived backups information case data loss equipment failure reminder system upcoming activities tasks integrated email fax messaging message tracking search customizable better suit specific industry remote access internet connection ability easily share information others preloaded directory industry contacts next need either import address book data entry get information one place get habit storing data every contact business thislocation every phone number every email every call every meeting etc one tool becomes address book task list reminder system filing cabinet complete phone call make notes said store contact sounds simple enough trying remember different talent buyers told lastconversation become confusing similarly record created every upcoming task need complete list venues need called packages need sent press releases need generated etc best tools world cant help anyone isnt steady system upkeep interaction task lists need cleaned contact information constantly needs updating maintenance system ofcentralization organization keyperformance contracts months working task list religiously following every club persisting specifically told interested r eady book gigs many agreement made based phone call virtual handshake want live without headaches get habit sending written agreement story usually goes like sent cd januar finally book gig april upcoming august tuesday night door place stay food muchneeded stop colorado nevada call week gig somewhere texas club never heard whats worse another band booked night band confirmed written agreement check faxwave give free faxto email phone number gives ability buyer physically sign agreement fax back instead receiving traditional paper fax get electronic copy signature email inbox choose eliminates likelihood agreements faxes slipping cracks venues book ton talent problems keeping information straight promoting shows diligently sending cds follow ups landing gigs issuing contracts youneed sure update fans well local press upcoming performances never played particular market likely nobody town idea would anyone come see play never heard idea even playing really need pre ss minimum listing local radio print music calendars first step put together contact names fax numbers email addresses etc local media outlets mile radius gig prepare professional concise press release good release able convey pertinent information one page radiostations newspapers get flooded everyday hundreds releases time read numerous pages outline bands zen philosophy bass players musical influences keep point read keep la yout clean use multiple fonts font sizes many colors graphics make sure release section performance details easy pick includes performance date band name venue name full address phone website ticket price set times agelimit bands bill someone needs get touch photo interview want himor able find quickly easily crm contact resource managem ent program really comes handy could take time create numerous personalized press releases press contact found could take days depending size market talking new york city could take months proper tools like outlined section able createone template click send issue release personally addressed fax email hundreds ofcontacts oncegetting prepared tour gigs booked important contracts signed returned need get couple things done leave minimum prepare tour itinerary outlines ofthe details trip whole team keeping manager publicist band members loop going ultimately cut stress leve l give everyone copy gigs address phone number set time etc someone going get directions gig next might well include itinerary hopefully cut set directions getting lost destroyed get road someone use itiner ary advance shows every venue needs called week gig confirm last minute details getting habit advancing shows way eliminate surprise sound systems blow venues close liquor licenses get pulled every band needs someone take another simple task two one issimple arguably one important conclusion many independent musicians make living touring cd merchandise sales mavericks represent everything diy grassroots living heir dreams art thrive power organization information strange balancing act someones got onlinegigscom group diy musicians bands agents built central database whose members contribute help maintain result information constantly date members join continue become even accurate grow access right tools resour ces every artist ability survive prosper practicing craft visit onlinegigs wwwonlinegigscom get better gigs les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved want something youve never something youve never done nothing ever change decide something different first step find really fit overall scheme things many levels success may booked year advance sellout every performance outstanding audience responses eagles club circuit success course push achievements another level likely prepared analyz e acts play fairs casinos corporate events etc achieved goals study differences open mind try make necessary adjustments likely think ready next level actually perfectly natural receive promotional mate rials every day bar performers believe belong concert circuit yes less talented artists concert circuit whose talents may diminished beyond acceptable levels one time performers earn longevity competence hard work popularity fa ct still large loyal forgiving following purchase tickets shows question wannabe concert artist always thesame many tickets sell sell enough tickets turn decent profit buyers promoters calling yousometimes take initiative promote concerts prove others especially sell tickets beginning selfpromotions often bring serious dose ofreality usually form much smaller audience expected learn expect unexpected always cover tail free ticket giveaway program fill empty seats required always try look good face failure offer charity group large membership portion ti cket price selling membership special discount price mailing list andor telephone solicitation often sell half tickets go sale general public together public sales complimentary tickets make venue look full build positive momentum future shows little luck publicize sellout always creates immediate attention asses chairs means bettercd tshirt sales back room dont forget collect many email addresses possi ble excellent chance build e mail list learn much event dont get discouraged take years build legitimate following important look goo perception everything organize many giveaway options possible wont know last minute youre going flop may need distribute lot tickets quickly contingency plan ready case continued run positive response shows auditions promo packages sure indication either promotion method needs improvement karaoke track show success doesnt make good entertainer longterm dedication practice learning make difference shortcut gaining ability deliver talent audience magic precision seasoned professional projected personality confidence attitude areal pro together dialogue makes audience laugh cry almost talent isdeveloped time come eventually lot hard work possibly little sooner professional coaching technical ability fraction total talent package required become complete entertainer requirements particular order creativity image attitude charisma persistence anddetermination wont need attributes reach success level know many performers without much technical ability carved successful careers charisma persistence determination worlds successful entertainers initially tolddont quit day job rise top thr ough creative avenues overcame technical flaws music industry cant explain average poor singer come superstar qualify unlikely wonders labeling stylists though worthy measure excellence surely artists whos vocal abilities average best talented areas find way combine unique delivery brilliant lyrics produce hit records classic examples success johnny cash bob dylan chris christofferson matter musical genre process getting noticed always acquired degree ability must assemble professional promotional package accurately represents performance continually send potential buyers agents producers promoters party planners hire type entertainment send promo pack without first contacting potential recipient telephone email asking permission remember dont get secondchance make first impression best opportuni ty impress quality promotional package dont exaggerate include bogus accomplis hments come back haunt update promo information regularly always include live video sample shows performance introductory rap audience response brief minute variety sample suffi cient buyers however full performance video ava ilable occasion potential buyer wants view entire performance may requested client wishes sure deliver full length performance wishes check ability communicate audien ce websites purpose rarely reveal enough hook worthwhile buyer without additional firepower dont totally rely technologyof ingredients needed success cant overemphasize importance good attitude stand strong chance getting assistance guidanc e wherever go without career likely filled endless obstacles may never ever really understand didnt get wanted go les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll recordi ng band prowlers gained local popularity playing live owl prowl radio program shared stage bill haley gene vincent buddy knox eddie cochran roy orbis jerry lee lewis les independ ent producer promoter entertainment consultant contact wwwme mbersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawca get paid youre worth lee kennedy dunroven music rights reserved getting paid youre really worth probably want clubs pay really worth change way think approach things clubs point view think business person musician ask question clubs hire entertain ment make money bottom line like think minute owned club choose two bands following would choose worst band town way would make bar b best band town would make business person one would choose honest business person bands believe greatest singer hottest band people automatical ly flock see clubs pay premium prices see wrong information key find club makes every night play slip head bartender ask himher tell final register count end night keep track club making show clubs revenues start increase take information owner renegotiate paying believe ha kind information makes hard club owner say club owners count thinking like musician expect toknow care club makes turn tables think like business person willcome ahead rest lee kennedy solo performer lake tahoe nv making living musician since lee author year without record dealhow command higher fee live show jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved whether booking band agent important establish value within particular market demand act fees increase bookings easier contract beginning touring career probably little demand therefore fees low difficulty booking dates building reputation following important keep track following factors enabling begin establish track record somevalue establishing value act helps create leverage negotiating promoters andbooking personnel venue begin establish value review promotional materials start bio within bio important information facts promoter use sell act audience make sure clear concise little fluff exaggeration highlightyour accomplishments date reader doesnt search lengthy paragraphs orderto get important facts help sell act example interviewed regional tv radio show meaningful area wher e regularly perform dont bury within text bullet information make stand someone read materials pull interesting facts rework page graphically emphasize selling points create user friendly press packet press materials designed promoter media mind mention promoter attempting book date example supply venue ready use flyers posters let know send promo cds local radio along press release date send sample readytousefillintheblank press release may also sendone media list ask contact publicity person let know ready work themin order insure local media covered promote mailing list let promoter know large mailing list area mail email list tour dont mailing list easiest direct marketing toolyou create start one next date takes pad paper pen keeping itsimple nicely designed form fillout card fo r elaborate mentioning many people mailing list target mailing gi g lets promoter know tap fans buy tickets venue keep accurate records date played establishing growing value market creating record previously played dates one important things keep track f ollowing information review making booking calls venues seating standi ng capacity b many tickets sold venue c ticketprice cover charge weather like night may influence sales ehow much merchandise sold f gross sales got paid g kind promotionwas done press releases advertising postersflyers edia coverage h major event town night large cities always many events occurring night small towns mayonly one event could influence outcome date call new venues town youve previ ously played information close hand help negotiate better deal youve previously sold seat venue per ticket attempting book seat venue pr omoter something reference establishes value information places equal footing acts able sell tickets begin command fees according established track record areawhen booking dates new area never played still use information comparison demonstrate able accomplish dont expect get kind fees untested market information lets promoter know something professionalism methods use develop audience get habit keeping records begin refer information automatically booking calls become conversational youll find using pertinent facts whichcontinually boost acts value negotiations based factual information rather emotionas become adept find leverage many venues regularly perform establish value new market demand act increase booking act become easier good luck great time take advantage yearend review tax purposes strategic planning next touring season reap benefits year youll jumpstart yourplanning next year well good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom performers flub interview dont laugh les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved considered entertainment position kind interview often determiningfactor performers sometimes give strangest answers int erviewers questions blunders made simply amazing manager entertainment buyer handle performer mentions theyre keen working hard whats proper response app licant minutes late followup interview slouches back chair gives attitude reminded tardiness wellfor starters manager buyer least try keep straight face responses actually happened try avoid urge burst laughing would tota lly unprofessional according unofficial survey performers looking work strive make favorable impression managers buyers audition many tend blow big time interview segment inappropriate comments made years follows applicant stated confidently wasnt anything could tell didnt already know one prospect told reasons shouldnt hired band leader applied job asked might like job said playing requests people another candidate said wasnt really interested job liked performing hours short dennis compo longtime associate entertainment consultant said wasnt surprised results interview people daily basis amazes many inappropriate comments blundersare made said compo interviews performer every week variety job opportunities seeing across board specific one category ages ive individual saythat would prefer job offer competitorlike entertainment consultants party planners compo says job interview crucial applicant sometimes important prepare questions likely asked example know venue company hiring another common mistake speak negativ ely previous employer venue speak positive aspects proposed job table one youre eagerly looking forward compo says believes best listen respec tfully applicants interview going badly take aside later offer pointers future interviews think share information give feedback said matter poorly candidate dont laugh adds another recruitment specialist know disagrees offering pointers applicant poorly interview thats role suggests interview tips help nudge right directionresearch job opportunity find much hiring co mpany andor gig audition interview check website possible talk meone played company venue past prepare intelligent questions youve done research come questions ask gig company incorporating company related dial ogue stage always good selling point questions along line always received positively listen pay close attention interviewer good listener need focu full attention speaker try avoid thinking sa next maintain eye contact use nonverbal clues nodding show interest saying ask questions whenever anything unclear keep answers briefyour responses focused concise ok think moment answering fact make answer seem thoughtful avoid chatter beyond direct answer naturalpauses allow interviewer absorb said go easy charm although want appear personable dont overdo concentrate showing ability job hand work hard winning interviewer come insincere let personality shine youve got kooky side isnt top dont suppress entirely let interviewer get know show initiative interview goes well want job might offer solve problem providing sound lighting equipment playing extra dance set accommodate buyers needsbring publicity material leave professional promo package interviewer sure include something remember dvd andor cd plus newspaper reviews highlight notable past performancesperhaps letter reference com parable company function would appropriate closing would suggest interviewers ar e generally aware performers skill set interview takes place interview allows buyer become acquainted per son behind talent glimpse candidates candor professionalism personality often thedeciding factors one way dont blow opportunity les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll recordi ng band contact wwwme mbersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawca audition interview complete reply les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved recently received lot emails performer middle waiting game sitting mans land good audition followup interview without indicat ion whether accepted bigtime agent got really great gig applied common question take another job offer waiting gig really want answer yes dont take running opportunities youve actually landed job means receiving acceptable memorandum understanding signed contract frequently asked questions areq soon interview ok follow send thank letter email generally fine within two days sure correct names titles spelling interviewer thank fo r time state clearly want job excited opportunity simply showing inte rest enthusiasm step nervous applicants often overlook havent heard back within week followup checking phone call q called back twice told things look good still decision process two weeks ago still havent heard back call without seeming desperate absolutely appropriate follow ever days dont seem impatient simply say checking wondering status confirm interest gigq person interviewed casual using slang familiar casual returna let interviewer set tone conversati ons stopping short swearing anything makes uncomfortable formal letters emails may forwarded people since want seen professional appropriate tone initial conversations provides insight organizations method operation level professionalism lack thereof comfortable imagine living st eady diet road use experience preliminary process fo rm ultimate decision whether want accept opportunityq didnt get gig want know call ask didnt get job yes proceed caution perhaps appropriate appro ach would improve presentation become better candidate future best case scenario receive tips strengthen chances future opportunities youre lucky enough get honest feedback accept graciously even dont agree careful burn bridges pushing hard seeming indignant arrogant arguing pointsof disagreement even dont get gig process learning experience networking opportunity dont blow les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll recording band prowlers gained local popularity playing live owl prowl radio program contact wwwme mbersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawca use right followup book gig dreams jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved youve chosen touring market selected right venue week maybe two andthe club booker keeping dangling know c ould well venue really think work ready play club yet booker wont make commitment time marches onbooking opportunities slip away adequate promotion time dwindles still wait long long wait gig commitment challenging question must tackled time book tour becoming emotionally attached overly invested landing gig one specific venue could detrimental overall touring strategy even though certain clubs important play making push next level attempting ga media attention need backup plan case club unwilling work schedule notall cities variety clubs suitable act cases may lucky find one youconsider tour routing travel distances likely new markets include tour plans attachment toplaying specific club occurs often fall trap tips help avoidbecoming overly invested venue selection use deadlines timing important factor consider launch booking campaign assuming allow ample time book dates booking time frames directly related type performance venue beingbooked clubs book ahead weeks assign deadlines venue attempted beginyour booking campaign flexibility waiting commitment prepare move setting timeline venue state dead line front venue booker example need complete booking october leg tour could get back september would appreciate may want less forthcoming simply say need hear back fromyou september deadline stated less emotional attachment situation youcan take action deadline arrives heard booker making one last call confirmation say move another prospect hanging remember leave opening future dates know youll ouring area later year mention time frame suggest place hold future date plan laid even get close panic time begin scrambling find replacement date one comethroughas attempt get gigs reviewed invite music critic especially open someone better known likely interest seeing main act invitation might get early enough finally catch show keep media contacts informed aboutupcoming gigs may eventually accept one invitations guest list youve offered invitation make sure name guest lis contact actually comes gig finds pay get may well turn around leave club may offer guest slots plan invitati ons wisely accommodate everyone important dont offer invites stated contract thats irresponsible unprofessional shows lack respect club demonstrates dont read contracts want invite additionalguests youve reached comp limit check club booker ask guest listcould expanded accommodate possib le could offer buy tickets important guests show wont matter guest get tickets long dont pay let intended guests know name either guest list door tickets waiting box office name guest plan alternatives researching potential gigs gather information multiple venues area begin preliminary contact venues may prove valuable point larger venues area really ready play yet doesnt hurt begin contacting simply get name front booker ask acts booked around time planning tour perhaps openingslot act could fill already information youve begun talks booker calling venues choice gig falls wont seem like desperate act simply afollowup call new availability backup al ternatives places proactive position rather reactive one activating contingency plan becomes part routine instead act urgency touring cities venues even one suitable venue find nearby towns could also included routing without adding extended distances tour similarly explore alternative venue types colleges organizations city corporat e events add possibility choices increase income avoid night draining travel budget another benefit multiple venue options prevent needing accept gig terms unacceptable instance gig youve waiting actually comes booker offers thedate terms unfavorable option turning date alternativeswhen stake hopes single venue hav e placed position accept date nothing time passes become desperate fill date accepting unacceptable may necessary careful set precedence future negotiations booker able wear letting time run time may use tactic onfuture dates inadequate terms booked act th time may set standard future bookings make difficult raise standards ive often heard stories frustration artists plan tours one venue mind focus attention landing gig one venue time passes upset lack responsecoming booker point third call must heed message booker sending returning calls need either move venues change approach andtry new contact method perhaps youre leaving messages line doesnt go directly booker cross check numbers directories su ask acts played club contact number plan options advance booking acts hadnt heard back someone within four days week id contact placing another call email fax try tomaximize possibility reaching expanding methods contact without seeming like abarrage incoming messages bookers preferred method conta cted try adhere ithowever manage booking campaign proactive planning strategy advance set deadlines give options tours come together less frustration greater efficiencygood luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated currently consults artists agents managers consultation program managerinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available available wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom successfully book followup gigs club owners bookers jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved keeping band road gigging constant challenge artist selfmanaged selfbooking artist need even diligent attempts book tour dates efforts build loyal following specific markets important book return dates venues youve already played better time begin negotiating return date time settling current date heading room settle ni ght clubs manager make sure tour calendar along current contract want copy contract make sure actual settlement matches contract figures also gives chance write pertinent information nights gig right contract many seats sold many comps actually showed information merchandise sales nextwrite name person settling show person originally booked date finalize settlement current information available date use leverage open discussion booking return dat e hopefully everything went well everyones expectations met surpassed first time venue business club might enthusiastic helping build following bringing back soon asyou look calendar begin making suggestions convenient future dates great timeto ask theyve got coming might work open show get front larger audience person saw perform may eager think placing front main acts booked even person settling show person books talentbeginning discussion captures enthus iasm gig played mention youll calling booker day two would great person settling could passalong comments well show went night attention might ask felt show know venue little better played perhaps additional ideas work together boost area publicity next time ou demonstrate enthusiasm returning infectious dont discussions futu gigs right everyones excitement evening dwindle busied next nights gig next artist coming capture moment shows memories still hot person settles date actually booker even greater chance least getting hold date two booker would much keener sense upcoming calendar shaping would know might fit might perfect match opener may actually book date right good chance might able consider specific dates get holds call back beginning conversation much better place momentum behind call greater likelihood finalize return date much sooner initiating discussions settlementwhat happens wait artists get involved travel current touring schedule may call venue return date tour band home loses impact immediacy opening discussions ni ght last show club capture excitement good gig wouldnt great return tour calls make simply ones confirming next tours dates would f abulous perfect world probably juggling dates number callbacks essential question whether ornot want back already answered finalizing right date left thereally hard part taken care night gig give try good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years curr ently consults artists agents managers consultation program managerinabox pr esents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils org anizations book cdrom information programs available available wwwpe rformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom attending booking conferences jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved booking conferences seem cropping every stat e times year thought would offer tips approach attending large booking conference let make distinctions first among many varieties conferences one may attend geared toward bookings agents artists connecting promoters club bookers conferences media events artist may connect prospective agents managers recordlabels create media buzz act promoter attend media events well always potential getting gigs much less conference specifically set promoters tosee new talent would like discuss booking conf erence specifically address maximize showcasing efforts selected showcase articles talk benefitfrom exhibit hall attending workshops networking techniques set goals planning attend conference best set career goals review longterm goals marketing plans may previously estab lished conferences cost money important select appropriate conferences based upon career goals upcoming two years want expand touring specific region select conference opens doors region perhapsyou ready national attention set sights larger national conferences avoidattending conference ready attend choose conference offer opportunities jump next logical level career leap level unprepared examples specific career goals relate selecting appropriate conference build local following attending conference even though attendees come country concentration venues bands managers agents media local region styles music represented build national following attend sxsw austin tx wwwsxswcom held midmarch year conference grown years ttracts promoters media managers agents film industry recording industry country canada well internationalattendees goal create national buzz look management record labels stir major media attention may right conference large conferenceand one easily get lost crowd prepared make big splash invest somepromotion conference conferences international genre specific event specific likely find number conferences right next career move confident conference selection consider applying showcase slot conferences select showcasing talent jury selection committee others work firstcomefirstserve basis application fee showcase fee along officially juried showcasesmany conferences also opportunities selfproduce showcase either designated rooms must rent rooms venues selection cost official showcases sponsored conference get major promotion conference often attended greatest number attendees depending conference setup independently promoted showcases tend attract great deal attention extensively promoted creating buzz showcase key drawing attention desire see act lot competition multiple showcases happening simultaneously showcasing artist vying theattention many people key elements successful showcasing important make stand unique way ask unique act emphasize aspect promotional material show show everyfollowup contact advance promotional campaign conferences send registered attendees advance attendee list use list send email printedinvitations showcase identified people want know act promoters agents managers labels media make pre conference phone calls personally invite specific people contact local media conference town pitch storyyoull need hook attract local media find one preconference contact im portant trying create interest prior everyones arrival conference site people arrive inundation flyers promotional materials every acts event concent rate efforts setting meetings issuing personal invitation prior conference promotional campaign event check official conference attendee list ident ify people previously contacted new official list create attractive flyers post designated areas around conference thousands similar flyers make sure graphically attractive readable distance major event conference goers attend check permission place tabletents tables seats promoting showcase many acts attempting similar promotion campaigns information showcasing event begins become diluted important make personal contact hand person clever uniquely designed invitationreminder showcase find promotional item different general flyer paper sign one conference artist remote control blimp name sides floated ba lloon heads attendees gathered lounges bars dining areas general meeting places definitely attracted attention creative competition fierceyour showcase plan actual showcase keep following mind know exactly long set c onferences allot short times like minutes give minutes plan perform material familiar enough pre ssure showcasing time try new material take chances want impressive time set music talk rehearse set many times second nature offered sound check take use every minute make sound lights work using sound company provided conference find contact names prior event forward sound light plots ahead time tou ch engineer review specific sound requirements understand provided must bring avoid surprises arrive situations able provide sound arrive plenty time set sound check many acts rotating offstage showcasing unnerving sometimes frustrating things dont go planned solid performance even sound light go bad stay cool best show know audience appreciates sympathizesand situations often work favor remain control never know might audienc e matter many people show showcase two attended could ones offer deal show youre made finally chance meet people showcase get shake hands plenty cards ready offer promot ional packets cds successful showcase major career boost attracting attention movers fieldcan change life also simply welldone showcase caught attention new people provide monumental changes immediately part showcases conferenceevents require consistent followup event wi th contacts made conference impact made may realized right away dont come away deal hoping get number dates planning dont discouraged act keeping touch met conference move toward desired goals experience connectionsmay take number years resu lt significant deals bookings ready take serious st ep toward next level career attending showcasing appropriate conferences could boost seeking good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years curr ently consults artists agents managers consultation program managerinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organi zations book cdrom information programs available available wwwperf ormingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom contracts preparing professional engagement contract les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved every dollar earned entertainment business product negotiated contract contract clearly reflect engagement details confirmed previous discussions purchaser engagement contracts kept simple possible together basic contract rider additional details addition never hurts review improve contract youve using yearsthe object clarity rather bargaining strength either performer purchasers side goal tolay deal everyone page simpler contract likely apurchaser agree sign situations handshake verbal agreement quite acceptable legal difficult enforce people think dont need contracts must either well known reputation really trust peopletheyre dealing things change misunderstandings happen contract protects partiesof course money involved mo need contract performing hobby may need contract business one havent prepared contract intimidating ask someone sign party actually respect professionalism worst happen wont sign dont itsusually contract one sided perhaps even unfair perfect contract every situation many clauses touch article common practice make brief standard contract attach rider specific needs requirements important considerations contract header always display name address telephone number clearly top contract form important client knows return signed contract sure computerized forms contain correct address date time compensation signature parties cases youll need information always betterdefinition performance parties know expected performance provide clear concise description nature performance number musicians singers cluding set length set breaks anything else unique performance location date time seems like nobrainer heard horror st ories performers showing wrong day two performers booked date enough said length performance described definitioncompensation clear whether fee fixed amount guarantee percentage door revenues include payment made deposits well clear payment method specifically receives example deposit goes agent remainder performer contract payment based per centage door parties right present box office access box office records gross receipts percentages involved contract specify ticket prices manycomplimentary tickets permitted recording reproduction transmission photography usually artists right grant specific permission press publicity good thing flexibility key common purchaser right u se performers name likeness advertising promotion always make sure purchaser ha appropriate promotional materials benefit greatly right sell merchandise premises smaller venues engagements right usual ly performers revenue often form large part performers compensation larger venues likely specific terms merchandise sales venue may people sell meals transportation lodging usually depends type performance corporate promoter gigs usually cover everything local public venue gig benefits less gratuitous guest lists passes dressingrooms hospitalities vary cases nonexistent sound production clarified supplies sound lights specif ically equipment provided often performance ruined improper sound production always beneficial performer designate representative control sound equip ment whenever possible buyer providing lights sound suggested equipment list part attached rider acts god specific course action eventualities weather illness needed protect parties definitive clause included cancellation number ways handled depends gig usually enoughnotice neither party penalized supposed happen sometimes helps clear specify happens either party cancels reschedules engagement permits licenses andor royalties customary covered purchas er simple concert performance requires promoter venue pay compulsory standard royalty use copyrighted material however doesnt hurt clearly state responsible payment fees specific requirementsrestrictions may certain requirements performer purchaser thanking sponsorannouncing performer attire language corporate private gigs etc agent terms often agent seller agent may separate agreement purchaser performer contract directly performer client case agentscompensation clarified contract along obligations agentinsurance security personal liability insurance property insurance usually responsibility purchaser venue although often included contract performer certain held harmless fromany public liability insurance damage theft personal equipment numerous clauses sometimes included mentioned common would recommend look variety contracts decide clauses best apply situation also welcome request sample contract awarenessthat neither sample contract opini ons article constitute legal advice les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll record ing band contact wwwme mbersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawca right documents booking gigs jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved youve probably read numerous articles espousing benefits written contract gigsyou might even experienced one moments wish written contract forthat one gig friend di dnt agreed upon amount money end night never mind wiser listing explanation variety types contract agreements supplemental documents used booking gigs letter confirmation times formal performance cont ract may inappropriate unnecessary type document friendly yet describes details booking agreement fully written paragraph letter format includes essentials performance time date place producer artist provideswhat responsible item included type letter may used organizations andindividuals unaccustomed music business industry st andards charities private parties example key written record important details party signed copy performance contract nonunion performance contract includes information letter confirmation except written using legal art language legalese rather business letter paragraphs contract numbered paragraphs formal work clubs universities concert halls concert promoters performance contract recommended prepare contract check entertainment lawyer make sure includes necessary clauses appropriate state find sample contracts adapted needs variety places set forms book available email pdf format fr om website numerous books available readytouse contract forms youll find short list end article books available amazoncom music business category performance contractunion afm american federation musicians specific contract members ought use afm contract requires information allows members credit th eir union pension plans meets specific union stipulations depending type music area perform perform onradio television may member aftra american film television radio artists union aftra artists required use aftra contract radio television performancesperformance contract rider purpose including document help define exactly necessary enable artist present best performance serves extension performance contract aid promoter taking care details artists mindful preparing contract riders toinclude necessities enhance perfo rmance many club owners promoters scrutinize contract riders cross unnecessary items serve inflate budget take undueadvantage promoter often cross entire contract rider considering frivolous andinconsequential main contract considerate thoughtful real needs technical rider document details artists sound lighting stage requirements attached performance contract instructions copies distributed appropriate technical personnel thevenue stage plot detailed layout stage sound equipment instruments positioned stage plot accompany technical rider lighting plot diagram describes type placement lighting best highlights performance may include song lists lighting cues hospitality rider describes artists food housing travel requirements place list dietary restrictions necessities meals provided club bookings simple performance contract due begin work promoters perform larger clubs concert halls documents useful beincluded time issue contract remember put writing jeri released hour seminar cdrom marketing act seminar set modules information marketing creating effective promoti onal materials access media marketing template niche marketing expensive conferences attendlearn convenience boost career book cdrom information programs available available wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom college gigs naca fran snyder concerts home rights reserved national association campus activities established nonprofit organization puts regional conferences music acts comedians lecturers entertainers showcase front campus activities programmers around country member colleges associate members talent agent makes naca largest organization kind acts like billy joel bruce springsteen suzanne vega toad wet sprocket used naca college market steppingstone success comedians also thrive market helpedthe careers carrot top jay leno sinbad many others organization covers entire us divided regions southeast new england east coast upper midwest etc region puts one two conferences per year fallsemester lasting two four days depending size th e region delegates students several hundred schools attend order check performers selected showcase membership participate conferences must first become naca member two membership options naca regional associate member one region year price oftwo regions year national associate member operating regions naca artist avoid fees getting agent already member later showcasing best way get gigs college circuit showcase regional conferences several different types showcases take place naca conference weekend music acts perform either main stage bands name acts showcases club solo acts small bands showcases showcases feature four six acts one act usually comedian taking role emcee eachperformer gets minutes stage good sound lighting crew front audience canrange people getting showcase must submit showcase application conference wish showcase agent fills extensive forms provides minute sa mple video cassette cd along basic promotional materials showcase application deadlines six months advance conference acts notified months conference takes place costs per application hundreds ofacts compete coveted showcase slots ou selected showcase pay additional privilege pay play absolutely colleges tens thou sands dollars spend year campus entertainment cultural programs colleges send group ofstudents regions conferences choose acts programs receive money successful showcase lead income club act even main stageact gigs colleges need entertainment weekly monthly events orientation week homecoming etc entertainment needs seasonal little work summer winter break use styles music though pop rock acts seem fit bill often acts perform strictlyoriginal material mix tons coversthe venues audiences shows vary gr eatly concerts sometimes held beautiful auditoriums hundreds people attendance nooners take place dingy cafeterias lunch time half audience facing way necessarily glamorous money def initely better nightclubs music groups solo acts usually perform minutes gross solo bands schools also typically pay one nights lodging decent hotel supply one meal show performerspay transportation travel expenses marketplace exhibit halls every conference central exhibit hall agent artists meet prospective buyers talent agency selfrepresented artist showcase must purchase exhibit booth place distribute promotional terials conference many agencies set television vcr play artists videos bring stacks brochures cds give away marketplace usually takes place round showcasing students immediately flock boothsrepresenting acts showcased hit showcase unusual see thirty peoplegathered performers booth students line meet act nd talk hisher agent also pick promotional materials bring back campus coop possibly best part naca performers agents expected encourage schools block dates together words several schools region interested act standard money incentive co operate booking act scheduling eac h schools show occur week cuts travel costs artists savings passed schools example one school iowa wants book solo act price however canform block two schools region perform three schools within five dayperiod block price drops per sc hool finally many school one region want book agent try form block school get bargain rate ofthese blocks form coop sessions co nference usually agent follow weeks months conference make happen recap one school shows days less shows days less standard rate club showcase acts many main stage showcase bands charge twice much booking gigs agents vs selfrepresentation thought nightclub owners nightmare campus activities department usually run group students supervised faculty advisor students usually short weekly office hours sometimes dont show furthermore drastic change personnel happen every year every semester many programmers inexperienced booking producing shows finally schools book particular act band per year thats lot keeping upto one act receive new longdistance phone bill press kits get lost stolen start think hey maybe agent would cool way agents market charge top earn every penny call schools year year behalf many artists develop relationships many colleges business others relationships mean salesgigs know musicians arent good relationshipsagents also bear costs membership per year costs exhibit hall booths per conference largest expense telephone calls finally good agent makes look like pro hes great always sounds better im great get started first get information source reach naca phone address national association campus activities harbison way columbia sc websitewwwnacaorg also helpful ask information join list agents work themarket available website second attend conference ask naca nec essary credentials day passes attend showcases exhibit halls see youll competing ask following questions acts similar meus success market unique way could serve market would show appeal college kids decision makers women put together promotional materials competitive market video brochure cd etc patience persist market things dont take quickly willing travel long distances perform away home weeks time answer yes talk agents learn lot watching listening work exhibit hall marketplace ask questions talking clients usuallyhave acts handle smart ones accept promotional materials obnoxious patient persistent polite follow next months yes months produce best results way smaller growing organization also serves market association promotion campus activities apca fifth year appeals schools smaller budgets due lower membership delegate costs charges apcas membership schools based largely thesoutheast organization plans expand northward next year one annual conference spring next one takes place february thth charlotte nc feature showcasing acts apca owned run eric lambert performer mind although conference run much like naca conference showcases exhibit ha lls mr lambert proud note conference leans towards original acts screens tapes cds personally twenty minutes material per act allows better understanding act compared nacas threeminute limit hard agree differences naca apca straight apca website apca exhibit hall booths come guaranteed showcase booth demo opportunity applicant refunded conference fees additionally charge showcase submission fees limit number booths exhibit halls give associates better opportunity business school members attending act wishing showcase may send video promotional materials may reviewed showcase approvalthere differences note yearly membership organization actually costs covers booth showcase fees showcase apca last year schools attended visit website apcacom also reach phone email apcamailapcacom naca apca exclusive organizations many talent agencies use work college market naca older participating schools performers apca growing isgaining respect reasonable alternative naca summary many acts taken quickly naca ac ts like christine kane beth wood performed shows first year naca several musi c acts perform one hundred shows year math however mistake expect make lot money right away short run likely spend lot money acts take fine tune promotional materials showcasing skills furthermore selected showcase regularly process equal partseffort potluck never know college students looking moment took year half get agent took another year get showcase another months finally made profit first two years spent showcase fees application fees promotional materials taken three years establish market bother eventually college gigs allowed profitably tour country also something hitting road makes feel like career going somewhere people always seem treat little better know youve come long way additional work part book nightclubs coffeehouses way well college gigs college shows usually minutes long also feasible perform two shows day along better pay allowed work backing musiciansthat normally couldnt afford take road college market everyone find happy hour smoky bar rut found years ago last week certainly worth looking pay better audiences aretypically nicer even dont bec ome naca star overnight dozen gigs per semester great kickstart booking first outofstate tours fran snyder singersongwriter based lawrence ks love house concerts fran created wwwconcertsinyourhomecom site dedicated creating opportunities artists perform gigs people listen site free use artists may join ye ar promote act site also funds national press campaign increase popularity house concerts fran snyders music heard wwwfransnydercom naca college gig navigate educational market morgan performer magazine rights reserved college gig one respect thought generic store brand music industry supermarket people seem aware despite relative value culture advertising inundated consumers instead reach big names shelf purposes examplethe principal venues established reputations often especially youre musicianthese items beyond means financially otherwise like business musical career requiresgrowing expect reap rewards college g ig often answer beginfor many artists college booking process seems one shrouded mystery understandably schools share business mentality standard venues hosting concerts smallpart ongoing effort keep students content knowing approach unique niche touring market discouraging artists yes landing college performance requires methodology unfamiliar many certainly revenue source worth tapping thankfully set fairlywellestablished guidelines channels enable make eager students deeppockets effect two standard avenues getting college gig first doityourself method direct solicitation press flyers music like second cooperative agencies mostpredominant easily national association campus activities naca association campus activities apca also emerged another helpful organization plan attack shouldyou choose artists negotiated process booking agents understand thecollegiate business mindset quickly point four important influencers making decision money reputation attitude entertainment value naca website notes links higher education entertainment communities business learning partnership words organizat ion serves meeting ground artists colleges thereby facilitating booking process among nacas fferings artist matching service block book online service allows neighboring colleges view others schedules book sameartists perhaps importantly regi onal national conferences clearly performance opportunities abound syd bostonbased singersongwriter estimates booked couplehundred shows nacas service refers organization halfjokingly musicians crack understanding naca joining naca costly also yield astonishing amount money notes syd artists decide membership cite expenses main factor associate national membership designed companies business college market costs year press time membershipprovides access organizations services enables apply regional nationalnaca conferences syds college booking agent george hornick wallys world entertainment affirms conferences driving force membership definitively best way book showsespecially land showcase opportunity terri mazurek peppermint booking whose roster includesellis midwestern singersongwriter great success naca echoes hornicks sentiment showcase well best way get attention college market indeed little research willreveal lucrative one conference performance following syds first showcase endedup scheduling college dates day paying results uncommon advised though getting showcase requires serious investment attend conferences anartist must first booth pay campus ac tivities marketplace fee must also pay showcase application fee selected perform must pay showcasing fee well herein lies thefinancial tradeoff typifies naca also keep mind showcasing slots reserved solely musicians college representatives looking acts entertain students meaning comedians magicians performance artists also vying coveted performance slotshow succeed personable active even land showcase still worthwhile pay booth fee make impression music hav e positive demeanor certain amount flexibility good attitude make pleasant work wil l also confirm prospective college buyers interact well potentiall entertain audience personal effort tangible results ie increased bookings mazurek notes many students heard ellis met conference liked points fact half bookingsthe schools calling directly asking large number repeat bookings hornick mimics comments remarking comes somebody like syd personality music proven invaluable naca eyes students program committees find endearing hecontinues talented also keep set students entertained period timenaca entertainment students want entertained musical ct right magician novelty etc syd agrees everyone whos decent charismatic say success respect becomes apparent college gigs differ standard venueperformances entertainment value accessibility paramount consider agent trick student activities committees college program boards like largely studentrun meaning personnel turnover occurs frequently also still academic worries outside booking entertainment priorit izing thing life hornick puts selfrepresented artist trying maintain relationships one college let alonehundreds job unto certain agents work specifically colleges making sure theirrelationships remain intact transitions conferences prime territory forstrengthening bonds additionally agents clients proven track records appealing schools book one many acts one contact use naca springboard college gigs certainly pay well create benefits real venue performance take advantage fact generated terest among seriously buzzdriven community aim playing local venue next time around dr aw paying fans mazurek warns dont follow shows ticketed concerts nearby venues whole audience folks used seeing free may pay see show road continues adanger becoming college artist student may take seriously important balance college shows ticketed club shows hornick concurs artists use tofinancially supplement tour success college market shouldnt ultimate goal grassroots option colleges bound way book exclusivel naca become members present compelling package much luck nacaassociated artists granted method requires significantly grunt work choosing process analready established reputation help name recognition often move top pile youmay also want choose path group might trouble competing various novelty acts go naca case save membership showcasing fees directly soliciting schools asked approaches colleges outside naca mazurek replies simply lots lots ofcalls schools keeping touch letting know open dates acts sending flyers andonesheets effective followedup developing maintaining uptodate list college contactswill allow conduct mass mailings easily various resources gathering information see directory follows allegedly dispatch certainly one ingenious groups came grassroots work made wellchronicled entrance school market making huge list ofprivate schools contacting onefood thought methods take lot work certain amount money spring either sure ready need syd advises curious musicians bide time establish following priorto joining naca also digital age industry insiders beginning notice changes standard formats booking college shows mazurek highlights shift conferences seem somewhat less effective recently student reps finding artists via internet myspace artist sites etc itused successful showcase would result bookings seems like success bookings hornick agrees theres much coop buying going conferences youre lucky get couple blocks concludes observation indicative perhaps whole college booking process stating longterm investment put three years sticking order get turnaround morgan writer performer magazine wwwperformermagcom willperformermagcom musicians advice college market derek sivers cd baby rights reserved made fulltime living playing colleges got hired schools gross net east coast florida maine far west arkansas ill try put one article every bit advice wisdom could share fellow musicians experience disclaimer opinions observations unique experience others may disagree hiring colleges one thing get straight dont confuse college radio college gigs kids run college radio real music fans ones deeply music musics sake ones big budgets entertainment activities called student activities office usually made girls pink sweaters election class treasurer high school think reese witherspoon movie electi playitsafe environment want everyone yes every last person happy get reelected means student activities office wants hire fun safe lively crowdpleasing entertainment possible whether hypnotist comedian rubber sumowrestling suits guy brings exotic lizards famous talkshow host hotw ax hands magician musician want entertainment approaching need emphasize safe bet marketing filled testimonial quotes like one finest perfo rmances weve year college st angus crowd couldnt stop laughing lyrics thirsty whale real joy work cant wait back siberian sunbathers convention bio mention awards youve bigmainstreammedia sources also recognized talentits glamorous ask anyone whos done dozen college gigs without big track record often play lunchtime depressing cafeteria stressedout students tryi ng study scowl disturbing least get paid afterwards actual situations ive hadtheir contract said adequate pa system turned tiny microphone plugs wall principal address classrooms gig anyway sang itwe drove hours gig arkansas forgot coming played people ina backyard degree weather fingers numb bi g echoey gymnasium set next noisy cottoncandy machine thats power outlet room example see diary two typical weeks road wwwhitmenettourdiary perfectlyscheduled tourthe idea real tour cross country perfect line rarely happens way able make fulltime living saying yes everything ohio april connecticut april thmichigan april th maine april th problem pl ay hours drive play drive repeat fade another scenario live new york mail flyer colleges fr om florida maine imagining nice long tour instead book two gigs one south carolina one new hampshire college circuit east coast lot easier west coast colleges within hour drive new york city youre roaddog right perform situation right guitarist quits night gig youve got another guitarist take place rightyouve got enough money pay transportation hotel ways case something goes wrong right driving hours youre clean lively friendly rightwhen change mind last minute want perform instead pm rollwith rightwhen drunk frat boys heckle run play skynrd joke ground keep cool best show possible anyway right know plenty crowdpleasing cover songs emergencies r ight youve played cold numb fingers sang fullvoice three hour shows nobreak one day rightif prima donna usually book long advance rule thumb book spring semester fall fall semester spring exceptions always booked lot april shows february december shows october se usually smaller lastminute shows secret june great month contact colleges staffemployee director student activities working summer things quiet good time book welcome week entertainment end august beginning septemberconsider flexible size mainly got college market promote piece funk band hit figured since going spend money membership fees marketing might well make ways book made piece funk band acoustic twoperson version one band member alone afterthought made professional pests would run around campus black fabric bag bothering people price see wwwagentbabycomartistpests course professional pests got many bookings musical acts point able work budget course wish could always book full band could always sell scaleddown version naca conferences theres organization called national association campus activities naca puts conferences student activities buyers get together check showcasing talent website iswwwnacaorg hard get showcase spot youre bestofthebest spending thousands making superprofessional video submissi artists billboard charts performers years college experience comedians saturday night live etc everyone puts together great minute video live performance sampler quality matters edits matter thats whole subjectthough short video needs amazing year summer submit showcase consideration appx submissions pick around expensive get involved first naca member buy booth registration submission fee odds youllbe rejected get accepted showcaseacceptance fee cost going playing im complaining dont think naca getting rich costs everything band submitted three years spent finally got showcase spot band played main stage showcase opening night booked gigs right spot another next year worth youre reallygoing commit really think thing hand people spend years trying get showcase fin ally get one dont get gigs band funpartycrowdpleasing band think thats well naca nonaca every month would send flyers student activi ties buyer every college area advice making good college flyer wwwcdbabyorgcollegeflyer schools hired think came flyers made think might sk ip naca conference completely save money spend marketing methods go directly college buyermy advice considering college scene start mailing list sending flyers get shows way see think love want commit years matter whatthe startup expense either join naca get nacafriendly booking agent derek sivers president extremely popular online music store cd baby first week alone cd baby artists paid end cd ba paid million directly musicians million cds sold get music online vi sit wwwcdbabycom booking college shows dan ostrowski alive arts rights reserved mean hear someone talking colle ge market well depends talk say opportunity band play fraternity parties make lots young fans eventually get mtvs spring break others sa schools present performers environment enriched culture part open minded interested promoting music arts kinds still others say college market provides artist opportunity play packedbars clubs way becoming next hootie blowfish regardless whether performer time starting probably heard good money easy routing target audience asso ciated college towns brainer right lets go play college dates well although statements reasonable extent experience truly succeed th e college market equal amount risk resource patience needed part artist booking agency witnessing success artists dave matthews band ben folds five rusted root guster god street wine college towns across america throughout tremendous artists generally started grassroots level playing college bars fraternity parties spring festivals andeventually back college campus big money got huge thats one side story hand artists life general beth wood domestic problems keller williams winefield granian dispatch regularly tour schools make decent buck playing college campuses help booking agency little help agency provide basic information use get jumpstart reaching much soughtafter college market developing artist many avenues vehicles utilize reach anaudience college town quite obvious read find got involved college market agencies promoters nat ional organizations help artists like break market well hello mrs riley yes replied name dan ostrowski going attending classes st francis next semester great help youwell musician seeing chair music department thought would call ihave several questions id like askok well im kind busy right giving lesson get point sure need place play drums campus get suggestions well certainly want drummer practicing hours night call dom peruso thedirector student activities glad help careful though probably rope intohelping move stage time time could easily lead helping run sound forentertainers perform campus youll involved wont time schoolthanks advice mrs oriley ill careful get involvednot get involved little know phone conversation august would eventually lead path becoming owner entertainment agency alive arts specializes college market could seen coming thats certain left hometown eriepa attend college st francis lorreto pa merely playing rock band friends high school enjoying creative energy music passion mine never even thought business side entertainment seemed distant really interested lets jam iwould say worry stuff later well stuff consumed life could notbe happier happened read hung phone mrs oriley music department called dom peruso office student union explained situation said could set drums schoolsauditorium access evenings cool place jam didnt even mention anything moving stage going good deal finally arrived st francis got settled began notice different types entertainment scheduled perform campus naturally interested thought could get band play campus went asked dom review select performers play campusdom said office receives materials artists mail takes calls agents schoolattends college booking conference sponsored national association campus activities naca naca nonprofit national organization brings together school programming boards concert committees collegiate booking organizations one end artists agencies otherthere regional conferences held fall east coast great lakes new england southeast southcentral upper midwest far west heart amer ica pacific northwest illinois wisconsin one national conference spring host city conference changes year year naca pretty good job making centrally located everyone region attend agencies schools sign naca yearly basis pay membership fee participate conferences naca conference artists agencies offered unique opportunity actually perform live showcases college buyers build blocks tour dates coop booking efficiently offertheir entertainment directly college demographic without doubt powerful tool getting booked college circuit showcase naca conference company alive arts showcased five different artists regional conferences showcases resulted bookings spring really getting started naca world artists davebinder howie day five oclock shadow matthew west play upward college dates year foran average fee approximately per show expenses bad living add thissuccess everything talent artist lso quite bit benefits utilizing naca organization well discussing naca dom mentioned possibility band coming play one many campus open mic nights recognizing interest things musical dom quipped oh way dan need someone host organize upcoming campus open mic night reasonable amount trepidation answered umwelli guess right dont move stage anything like mrs oriley warned dom replied yeah dan promise stage labor regular guy back next time run things maintenance crew move stage run sound maybe well see really much like anything helpalright well third day college unbeknownst made commitment would last entire college career open mic night arrived move stage run sound much fun asked could next one turns guy charge wasleaving school also chairperson programming board booked entertainment oncampus mr peruso years experience getting people work learn free offered chairperson position soft rock caf\u00e9 campus programming board sudden charge spending budget entertainment clue wanted place play drums thats got listening mrs oriley schools select entertainment sat dom began show ropes college booking got first glimpse school selects campus entertainment student activities office hundreds files sorts acts comedians bands solo musicians hypnotists lectures velcro walls yes velcro wall get one next family reunion watch gramps stick upsidedown inflatable sticky wall velcro leadership training naca conference materials dom said part overall student activities organization would responsib le operating committee people called soft rock would book entertainment campus following semester generally schools select acts w ant bring campus year sort committee form usually chairperson little influence sway vote herway committee goes materials sent mail review acts naca conferences fact often several different committees responsible booking entertainment acollege student activities people concert committee student government specialized clubs ie womens group earth day committee black history month organizations attend naca conference type meeting brings together school buyers artists agencies every schoolhas student activities office oncampus programming committee sort want playon college campus logical place start student activities office naca main officepublishes yearly directory containing hundreds school contacts included naca membership virtually every school webbased resource find inform ation organizations clubs campus latter takes little time another benefit joining naca muchof work researching call publish yearly directory naca conference hey dom whats said pointing naca conference program lying table thats go spend money year go golfing said smile mean go conference book acts spotyep pretty efficient quality entertainment goodwhen go itin three weeks go east coast regional naca lancaster pa year lancaster pa yeah amish country bring boots lancaster pa exactly entertainment promised land world waiting spawn new artists agents first visit turned real eye opener one inspiring moments booking career although realize time naca conference soft rock delegationand witnessed wide variety great entertainment bring sch ool key witnessed went showcases bands played us mi nute spots show us buyers standpoint better way preview act hire much better getting apress kit cd mail dont think naca conferences offer college buyer opportunity seean artist live making decision book themobviously gives advantage artists perform conference opposed say need showcase naca play college campus certainly streamlines process getting act noticed college buyers delegation also attended coop buying sessions built blocks dates schools route artist campus reduced cost saved money organization end participated first time entertainment business left half calendar filled nextsemester tons ideas fill additional months entertainment got back tocampus wondering important information helping get booked colleges think buyer minute first artist agent trying sell something theschools performance worth something willing pay since schools arespending money generally want make booking dec isions easily affordably often case booking entertainment college campus great deal time wasted artist buyer trying get phone getting committee make decision book band general runaround type stuff naca conferences peop le needed make decisions one place ready business calendars open contracts getting signed great artists agents business gets done run around factor reduced good schoolbecause get plan events spend money effectively confidently selling act college try make easy people book becoming involved naca help accomplish hey dom spent entire budget year coop buying session easy calendar entertainment completed next semesteroh yeah thats great shot morning best game thats ok time practice wont phone day booking acts next semester took care alltrue naca sure make easy get job doneyep also picked information band get involved nacagreat maybe well see showcase next east coast conference never know try true get involved utilize naca tool taking first step getting involved artist agency easy picking phone calling naca main office log naca website wwwnacaorg getinformation much costs join submit materials showcase selection information location time frame attending regional nat ional conferences essentially two ways artist get involved naca self representation representation nacaaccredited agency representing naca representing naca definitely great place start drive determination see things patience follow lots leads one give easily try tofind representation successful acts using naca booking tool selfrepresentedselfrepresented artists dave binder travelin max rick kelly mark rust karen goldberg barry drake craig karges like control selves get keep money ie commissions agent choose selfrepresent several fees aware ofas mentioned membership fee join naca organization artist agency regional memberships available national memberships cost membership fee gives access national directory college contacts also makes eligible apply forshowcase spots conferences expensive first join naca attend conferences patient work system well pay long run expenses attending naca conference range showcase application fees buying booth conference hotel three days travel paying att endance fee end expect spend approximately every regional conference reason alone many artists interested represented agency agency picks fees considerably less risk artists investment time money work agency naca far popular avenue artists choose pursue huge list agency names naca memberships naca website wwwnacaorg go look onemay important connection need make college market agencies years experience dealing naca organization may even find agency specializes particular type entertainment received many many solicitations artists via listing naca website alone booking agent thinking invest ing naca system listing naca website national directory pay time recent promising clients come seeing ad national directory spot naca website fact artist whod like c ontact company alive arts college representation visit us wwwaliveartscom artist represented agency agency submit materials showcase selection chosen showcase sele ction committee bam youre go conference deliver stellar performance wait dat es roll may sound simple must aware competition showcase spots always fierce especially larger regionssuch east coast southeast great lakes new england competition less severe smallerregions like upper midwest far west pacific northw est heart america getting involved one less competitive regions may strategic way approaching things beginning agents say key getting showcase sending great video committee look recommend artists produce minute video highlighting best elements oftheir show showcase submission seriously thinking giving naca whirl stronglyrecommend getting together excellent video pay end use promo piece send schools later well use showcase submission experience thatbuyers like see much want hear middle agent may heard term lets take moment explain middle agent someone generally works school organization book nationallevel entertainment middle agentworks paid school negotiate good price act usually takes partial interest production values show naca agencies operate middle agents almost entirely like concert ideas specializing providing bigname entertainment college campuses middle agent charges school fee based price act national agencies like arrangement theydont deal schools dont give additional commissions schoolslike experienced college agency negotiating behalf whole middle agent position important young developi ng talent important become popular agent interested making money offering additional service schools along regular roster actschoosing use naca people choose get involved naca lots reasons mainly joining naca participating conferences pursuing general college mark et expensive time consuming artists agents also find environment within naca interested entertainment butsometimes interested promoting arts dont bother end naca experience make really clear naca supports industry agents artists collegeprofessionals student programmers book lots entertainment schools also clearthat book artist campus without help naca maybe interested touching base local colleges universities local talent avenue offer different approach overall college market promoting act readily availableand costeffective schools gladly pay quality local act touringnaca talent expensive selling act local college also easier playing around town bit pa light arrangements invite student programming board agig show stuff ive seen used effectively large college towns like columbus oh state college pa syracuse ny mentioned ways getting involved college towns music scene bars clubs fraternities miscellaneous clubs campus benefits getting campus without help anagency tough spend time researching campus need first locate student activities office clubs organizations committees think would interested booking live music time visit campus find information could set facetoface meeting music chairperson present material way know call ask booking st francis someone used approach hired dont ever afraid calling asking many questions school minutes spenton phone land desk exact person want talk general advice regarding naca nd playing college campuses agency owner large relatively specialized world college boo kings attest rewards pitfalls niche market many agencies tell expensive exist thecollege market specifically naca college market ends specialized market different reasons takes patience time wade massive amounts information fewgeneral pieces advice found helpful years focus building relationships many artists agents join naca first set hemselves big disappoi ntment expecting much little time takes time work way college booking world vastly different club booking reason treat seen many artist join naca expecting immediately fill calendars college dates none happen getdiscouraged quit first year focus meeting people forming relationships last years building credibility within system go meals educational sessions conference initial intent meeting people selling act meet relationship going put booking hat stay away pressure sale situations less goes important enough mention one likes high pressure sales situation seen many artists agents try end wind one two bookings bad reputation pushy focus people first get comfortable offer info actcontracts rider paperwork gig next little paperwork course one benefits playing schools everything contracted legit whereas local club may want offer contract even pay matter college almost always money guaranteed never school pay artist contracted amount design standard contract use college gigs andmany issues covered ou idea standard contract see attached artist performance contract guidelines create contract suits needs increasing number schools presenting additi onal paperwork artist aside artists contract school order protect liability institution anything undesirable may happen result artists show simple performance contract ends dozenpages final execution days lawsuit culture understand justanother good reason contract well aside payment use contracts performances matter may cover liability financial issues thoroughly keep good records prepared give financial data school ask tax id social security number order issue check ou tax id act get one volunteer lawyers arts able help free situations schools issueindividual checks band members put hat information standard contract would need supply tax id social security nu mbers member employee band payment schedule solo artist really isnt issue ss number suffice point get tax id go legit start making money way go riders also important make part contract good rider set documents attached contract ride contract simply outline technical needs required artist perform possible recommend working production costs base fee handling sound light details schools generally arrange production values sure specific detailed rider college gigs notorious missing fine details ofsound lights developing artist certainly want compromise show image withinadequate production go way detailed production show well advance organization production side things pay road terms presenting asprofessionally possible get act return gig ethical doesnt go naca business overall treat people kindly return business dont take advantage people oney many school delegates attending naca conferences learning booking process experienced willing explain things treat respect professional performing college campus professional time remember bar club general alcohol clublike atmosphere going dont screw return tripto campus drinking drugs carrying like idiot willing teach learn many students staff attending naca conferences learn ing booking process like experienced take time explai n things like contracts riders technical requirements also willing learn certain colleges operate everyone conducts business wayand take time show attention detail dealing sit uations less normaldont give takes time build relationships necessary succeed college market expect spend two three years developing plan works one measure success terms milestones along way dont discouraged things working planned willing adjust along way make changes put track longterm success market ask advice people succeeded cr eative new ways presenting act buyers college booking opportunities aside naca organizations target get gigs college town listed fraternities fraternities general risky places play mainly infamous bouncing checks skimping production also great places generate solid fan base college town best way obtain frat gigs contact school get list different social chairs housemake contact social chair send stuff give good price cover detailsof show including production power requirements played many fraternity parties house electricity enough withstand pa take care details advance things go smoothly another great way get fraternities tap social circle friends fraternities band got major start fraternity market penn state university try toidentify schools active greek life go afte r include penn state bucknell university vanderbilt west virginia university university alabama major universities larger colleges active greek scene could also ask ttend one monthly meetings held campus greek council could present act offer send information interested parties specialized campus groups f specialized show celebrating aspect society culture ie female performers forwomens history month culturally diverse groups fo r black history month family programs parents weekend roots rock earth day etc chances th ere need act point school year many colleges recognize thes e special times performances programs look organization campus may share ideals artist sometimes high profile benefit concerts sponsored groups campus try identify offer servicesone performance wellattended benefit lead gigs road college bars clubs becoming popular college town bars clubs sure way eventually landing gig campus lowerpaying club gigs serve springboard popularity college town goodway get noticed fraternities well band becoming popular bar around state college pa found busy next semester playing frats better money lets face college students like drink eventually frequent bars clubs see band get bar gigs well usually start opening acts basically play little nopay labor love really identify popular band college town pur sue opportunity open themarts associations could completely different article ow n like naca conferences types arts associations hold booking conferences cater performing arts centers campus theaters community groups joining participating types conferences often expensive naca general attended experienced music art buyers know naca tends place learning many people established place ofconducting business go online search arts associations southern arts exchange midwest arts alliance western arts alliance northeast arts alliance arts presenters dan ostrowski founder alive arts entertainment company operating within college market represents artists keller williams house hoi polloi one world tribe rubberneck joules graves pat burtis dan played drums years group platos ca erie pennsylvania toured colleges universities booked managed artists success college towns worked schools present national acts andfoundedproduced music festivals national local talent nw pennsylvanias grape jam music artsfestival resides baltimore maryland wife lisa reached aliveartsaolcom wwwaliveartscom band break th e lucrative college market jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved schools session thought would lend insights playing college market begin fall touring season artists college market gold mine others simply offers frustrationmany acts successfully use colleges point fr om launch careers others found leading dead end number drawbacks playing th arena well benefits explore ends spectrum keep open mind market might fit bookingplans colleges universities offer variety performing opportunities many campuses multiple facilities available use performance spaces facilities may range performing arts center fully equipped soft seat theater dressing rooms curtains proscenium stage lighting sound transformable gym cafeteria lounge various facilities often booked programmed different departments director schedules theater productions classical jazz dance popular artists touring internationally usually books theperforming arts center director center generally coordinates outside performances classesand college productions making facility rarely available college departments major booking entity campus student activities center supervised faculty staff member student committees majority programming depending individual college collegeswhose programming completely scheduled faculty member popular student committees areoften concert coffeehouse committees students decide spend huge budgetsavailable student fees collected year dedicated campus activity planning programming may alsobe scheduled individual departments campus generally small budgets fraternities sororities offer performing opportunities feel act belongs performing arts center environment begin booking efforts contacting director facility method capturing attention many performing artscenters directors attend booking conference association performing arts presenters wwwartspresentersorg holds major annual booking conf erence new york city january fall series smaller regional conferences help artist concentrate touring targeted area conferences performing arts exchange sponsored southern artsfederation wwwsouthartsorgmidamerica arts conference sponsored arts mi dwest wwwartsmidwestorg midamerica arts alliance wwwmaaaorg waa sponsored western arts alliance wwwwestartsorg although attendees conferences also include performing arts center programmers associated college campus many college performing arts center programmers attend least one regional conferences often attend national conference new york well chances gaining theattention programmers increased decide attend possibly showcase expensive conferences attend organizations join please certain act appropriate type college venue similarly programming student activities center number conference opportunitie various committees may select acts oldest largest organization naca wwwnacaorg national association campus activi ties naca hosts national conference february year along eleven regional conferences organization running booking conferencefor college activities apca wwwapcacom association promotion campus activities apca much smaller two offers new acts opportunity break co llege market without requirement spending big bucks chance although naca often forefront ofshowcasing new talent colleges challenging individual artists break organization reap benefits first year showcasing exhibiting mention conferences organizations simply many college bookers rely bulk talent buying impossible break college market campus campus basisbut greater chance recognition use conferences entr\u00e9e side playing college market think one challenging issues agents selfbooking artists must deal booking colleges student turnover rate campuses student committees charge ofbooking talent agent artist often finds task frustrating sometime totally disheartening point giving dealing rotating committee chairs graduating students students join committee one two semesters students varying office hours office hours forcing track dorm rooms one attempt solution always get name number facultyor staff supervisor advising student committee usually one authority sign thecontracts usually office hours begin run trouble finalizing date contact thefaculty supervisor ask help facilitating booking since committees part students education often required play role teacher walk booking process one painstaking step time holds true step aftera contract signed want date promoted campus make sure follow every aspect right gear packed loaded vehicle youve played date campus activity gigs paid collected funds student fees facilities run like professional clubthey need make money order continue however campus activities need make money committees allocated budget want get amount money next year must spend money allocated current year leaves committees envi able position spending great gobs money without fiscally responsible always concerned whether money well spent orwhether students whose money funding event ever show take advantage activities course impacts act booked heard many acts playing thecollege circuit money great audien ces small often nonexistent professional performer attempting treat career professionallyplaying college market may stress depar tment since dealing professionals fair though every happily find student takes hisher committeework seriously hot tips playing college market use college date anchor date tour yes benefits playing market money ju st one benefits ive known artists played college circuit years made good money often getting three four times better fees artists working club circuit use dates anchor dates surround themwith tour lesser paying prestigious club gigs often college dates may booked weekday nights sometimes even daytime leaves weekends club good paying college gig often help fund portions tour enhance college booking oncampus appearances get contacts specialty departments english music theater departments offerto master classes prior actual gig might add money pocket may help increase audience actual gig promotion planning college date necessary promotion along done college get touch college radio newspapers send notice anyone mailing list area contact local media sources use college pr per son coordinate media surrounding gig use college radio unless campus station commercial station campuses commercialstations likely get airpla live interview one shows incredibly influential college stations around dont miss opportunity tap benefits may provide going tour colleges might c onsider subscribing cmj college music journal wwwcmjcom keep abreast whats current college stations contact media college town promoting date campus dont forget intown media another benefit playing college gigs open public intown promotions get noncollegeaudience thats great future gigs area make sure dates reported playing college circuit gains reputation within college circuit reporting mechanisms naca help campus programmers review artists previous tours one campus reports great gig likely campuses influenced report also book youthere many major recording artists began building careers college market recall seeing brand new act bruce springsteen e street band one college concert mycampus programming committee took chance booking recall great show areally large crowd small student union purpose room gee wonder whatever happened act good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom get college market steps derek sivers cd baby rights reserved hired colleges around northeast made good money also wasted tons money sometimes things wrong heres best advice experience works doesnt get database colleges complete contact info current person hiring entertainment college colleges us constantly hire entertainment better good database contact management program commend indie band manager though popular ones filemaker act ms access claris works ms works ms outlook goldmine etc used maintain database college contacts stopped search web bit im sure youll find someone selling current list send onepage flyer every school good onepage flyer picture price testimonial quotes contact info fun colorful exciting describe things terms dont talk drummers background member names prove secondswhy reliable good time evening college name price clearly recommend band solo act like charge little next time new unknown act even circles dont expect thismy advice make good college flyer wwwcdbabyorgcollegeflyer tell flyer call free cd video send asap call followup say thanks say call back hate one school books call schools area send great promo material colorful posters table tents postcards depressed play people tuesday afternoon fluorescent lit cafeteria nice take money go home thank keep touch voila thats best bang buck college market believe tried many ways dont waste money waycollege fyi sending flyers usually get phone calls hopefully turn bookings costs mail flyers youll make back one gig often book semester advance october book february may entertainment march book septemberdecember calendar dont email dont call unless crucial send short flyer read seconds send andthey wont read trust spent sending every college ultimate kit video cd pages info etc didnt get one single phone call months later sent single effortless onepageflyer got calls gigs go figure student activities people hire squeaky clean girls run class treasurer college radio people rebels pierced faces two camps communicate want college radio play whole different world dont think theyll fall place dont bother joining naca going conferences mess unless youre totally committed toit yes may get gigs youll spend find conferences way tooexpensive band hit got big main stage showcase one year yes booked gigs weekend took three years conferences get best advice start save go plan mentioned earlier th article derek sivers president extremely popular online music store cd baby get music online visit wwwcdbabycom booking college show without using naca meredith levande singersongwriter rights reserved artists believe one go naca national association campus activities getcollege dates naca beneficial also costly easy get lost massive amounts ofmaterial gets passed around naca system ive played countless college dates nd instead going naca found material stood among piles collect ed via naca college non traditional venues made sense background traditional ive performing clubssince teenager sort thing ive told musician thinking bit academicside business sense unusual today waiting path train new jersey two heavy bags guitar leaned telephone booth live new york city earlier performed college new jersey many musicians acoustic college gig lame crappy way spend hot sticky sunday afternoon especially another supposedly lame gig evening starbucks coffee sho p playing singing material two hours agai n truth told singersongwriter world gigs done far career pl aying obnoxious traditional nyc venues whenever im waiting train bus lately quite often frequently someone approaches asks im playing etc expected man approached asked told im singersongwriter one adphone ear lowering volume sony discman asks funk jazz say folk pop women contemporarysingersongwriter show cd one already opened course asks could listen hand smiles talking tells owns ja zz club looking opener huge jazz festival similar style musicmy cd clouds released informally august though material date back early time fear performi ng live going kept performing rigorously thought naively hat playing acoustically lame especially since guitar playing far perfect felt wasnt versatile enough carry whole show unless virtuoso couldnt play solo without sounding like another folky chick guitar backing band comprised topnotch musicians heart hearts excited tobe part project great musicians caught would perceivedby industry people would anxiously prepare onceeverytwomonths show nyc club like bitter end cbs luna lounge treat huge event truth told really playing every open mic every acoustic venue could find get front people end result band grew frustrated annoyed band environment full tension non conducive vibe music band broke faced brand new long awaited released cd confidence time low nothing scared thought getting solo thing promote cd add insult injury simultaneously got fired job tried put music career together getting fired jobs became hobby managing booking consumes daylight hours matter much tried tostay focused job music everything related inevitably came first shall say camethrough nevertheless work menial day jobs support career wondered singersongwriters able tour al l country trust funds week fired cousin profe ssor monmouth university gave cd student activities board called asked perform offering seemed like inordinateamount money back small profit gigs ungodly amount money played gigand amazed getting paid week later booked starbucks coffee show managers loved much gave nu mber district manager called come play stores guaranteed pay inbetween relentless calls nyc clubs nd getting runaround people calling play money sent cd two local college also called booked close wheels started rolling went home called people knew different places found names local colleges called colleges sent cds appropriate booking people december following academic semester played different colleges even back twice semester called everywhere made contacts followed like mad end played half colleges andcoffeehouses submitted material band manager time booking agent truly believe good product sense friendly professionalism phone got gigs many colleges alternative venues sick dealing agents managers often pushy andask higher prices contacted schools performed sincerely wanted play letthem know artist type crowd appealed overall message wasi also thoroughly enjoyed getting know people talking think people apt give shot time spent phone getting know allowing th em get know fine line pushy persistent tried carefully cross students liked cd also excited speak directly establish relationship played school ive various types college gigs great sogreat ive also various types club dates great great main difference least guaranteed good money college showsone best experiences playing nazareth college rochester ny school made real effort promote show putting fliers ev erywhere playing cd college radio station students actually heard new material even got set stage awesome show warm welcome made huge coffeehouse event took dinner performance got know students r eally get feel open new music quiet twohour performance friendly asking questions lyrics wanted even came auniversity rochester show two days later also set stage another awesome gig nowhad builtin fan base besides selling cds making great contacts nice following students frequently send email telling music helped understand one school many enthusiastic woman singersongwriter many young wom en really relate im saying actually feel im making difference statement something set early career dont get wrong really bad days getting work getting rejected get wonderful messages emails feel important part culture generation want influence countless times young women tell want im ask imake part job sit talk establish thebeginnings career singingsongwriting ive already heard letting know theyare actually encouragement gave inspiration sincere end ive played countless colleges borders bookstores chain coffeehouses time like real gig good sound system definite listening audience honesty placeswhere ive met genuinely interesting people real feel hope music literally way like guy met path train contacted nicelypaid opener music festival living new york city meredith levandes talent singing songwriting became stronger fears channeled sprit nanny also emotional struggles felt inextricably linked many women fragile human condition songs flect destructive force broken promises vulnerability mind many untraditional topics usually found catchy pop tunes addition touring east west coast college coffeehouse circuit mer edith used play nyc club venues often prefers college circuit coffeeho use scene wwwmeredithlevandecom touring tips steps successful tour david hooper music business radio rights reserved anyone ever tour tell fun games fact lot times opposite still bands comes time wanting hit road think thethrill lifetime important points consider planning tour big four youre going need reliable transportation first dont buy van first time lease one see something really want get involved youre ready take plunge w ant buy something new van always best far reliability also find real bargains rental companies companies great keeping vehicles keep accurate records maintenance done buy something use van dont even think hitting road without aaa membership pick broken dow n car theyll also make sure dont wind jailat least speeding youre going need somewhere crash hotels get expensive live without hbo campgrounds like koa reasonable option youjust want shower dont mind sleeping tent van another great option staying bands people love help people take advantage internet meet people work relationship ahead tour youre going eat get camping gear get used cooking food whenever youll feel better would eating fast food time youll also save money another advantage hotels many offer free breakfasts take advantage sure make trips take care many future breakfasts possibleyoure going need money dont count getting paid every gig lined sooner later youre going run short funds panhandling selling cds street option may well get cash need getenough gas get next city make sure credit card emergenciesother important rules avoid calling cards surcharges really add youll definitely need money something else get plenty sleep dont performance suffer wont able interviews visit record stores anything else youll need make tour success sleeping bags must theyre great van strange houses wherever else happen end pack light isnt vacation work less junk bring less clutter vanbus annoy neatfreaks band sometimes cheaper go thriftstore shopping spend money laundromat avoid buying anything states high sales tax buy cigarettes nc ky tobacco states avoid buying ny pa nj avoid alcohol dehydrates costs lot money tends make everyone irritate much quickly remember isnt vacation nice people go long way well worth come around next time unloading loading equipment keep one person van one inside venue keep eye things never leave equipment unattended even think trust thepeopleyou cant drive speed limit youll get better mileage problems police one speeding ticket screw whole tour budget possible take laptop computer yahoo google great information places youre visiting maps things really cant live without print list contacts including mailing list keep get bind try contacting someone area see help good luck tour david hooper founder kathode ray enterprises nd host music business radio show features interviews various industry professionals giving listener insight expertise business wide ranging guest list include grammy award winning producers artists musicians songwriters well record executives promoters artist managers wwwmusicbusinessradiocomtouring strategies renting tour vehicles jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved startup phases establishing new group may want make investment touring vehicle instead pressing items require investment dollars promotional packages photos recordings rather increasing wear tear one groups vehicles renting touring vehicle may best method getting around early stages tours may one two weeks long sometimes even four five days perfect situations renting offer strategies make rental experiencebecome fluid hassle free making calls rental company would helpful create overview upcoming tour dates far future possible fi nd company like leverage rental rate reserve multiple dates company assure ongoing rentals fewfactors keep mind research perfect rental company groups needs vehicle size many companies minivans cargo vans van comfortably seat passengers reality wont need seat passengers normal minivan leaves little room five people luggage instruments equipment depending upon specificrequirements may pass many favored companies order find vehicle appropriate size national companies vs local companies value national company evident problem vehicle road likelihood finding replacement vehicle small town usa greater national company nationalcompanies also working volume ability discount widely one problems large company may often loca ted airport depending live airport rentals often carry additional airport taxes surcharges increasing daily rate substantially chance rent offairport sometimes save airpor surcharge taxes depending city example live new york city renting van city almost impossible renting major new york airport carries huge taxes surcharges take th e time travel new jersey find van rentals also rates much better touring close home using loca l company may provide advantages opportunity establish relationship owner owner may flexibility since donthave answer corporate headquarters sets rates may even able work sponsorship deal local owner find loca l company appropriate vehicle make proposal sponsorship deal next year give van rentfree place name promotion year menti name posters articles radio get free advertising within local community w normally business get touring vehicle trying national company possible difficult since make proposalsthrough companies advertising departments agency tours regional local company gain creating sponsorship anytime building regional support using regionalcompanies build network benefits communities live work apowerful point make proposal sponsorshipmake personal contact whether chosen local company national company initial phone conversation meet manager owner person make proposals discuss intentions working relationship get names possible meet staff manager owner may always available arrange rentals sure anyone deal knows special arrangements made mileage important consideration whenever ask unlimited mileage unless calculated cost per mile distance intend travel always pay rentals without unlimited mileage corporate accounts accounts always available even legal corporation many times however corporate accounts carry rates higher promoti onal deals often offered depending often renting worth checking rates es tablish group corporate account account information entered rece ive similar treatment time rent keep mind though meet manager set profile company corporate account may necessary locked corporate rates want flexibility along service advance reservations must want take advantage promotional opportunities offered company often notice upcoming promotions al ways take advantage larger discounts making reservations advance established relationship staff chosen rental outlet call reservations cities times flying renting vehicle attempt get best deal possible even different city reserve advance always take advantage full week rates special weekend promotions last minute reservations find situation needing last minute car reservations always get lower rate call toll free number major rental company make reservation rates always higher counter without reservation land airport go pay phone call toll free number make reservation first go counter simply pull reservation get much better rate discount cards save money time rent aaa usually saves frequent flyer airline memberships renting conjunction flight get points major car rental companies also offer discount cards often come professional memberships member anumber organizations membership card arrived wi th discount card alamo hertz avis good specific time period certain restrictions specific codes identifying organizationalways mention discount card king reservation calculate rate accordingly make note reservation go counter actually pick vehicle discount information included howe ver show discount card counter extra insurance add substantial amount daily rate however may comforted knowing pocket expenses accident occur accept additional insurance liabilitycoverage gold platinum visa mastercard rental provision may necessaryfor take extra coverage check credit ca rd information consider applying card rental rider use vehicle rentalsprepurchase gas often save time rent ffice town familiar local gas stations may cost effective refill returning car renting unknown area prepay option convenient rush trying make flight even though may pay cents extra purchase full tank unfortunately makethe decision taking car leasing working car dealers another option looking longerterm rentals larger size vehicles vans whenchecking rental companies include car dealerships may van looking willing work lease agreement tour plans least one month plan ontouring consistently throughout year even discuss oneyear lease agreements restrict mileage however may large enough deterrent send rental company read anylease rental agreement carefully signing considering local car dealership also opens potential sponsorship deal another opportunity present marketing proposal dealership order compel offer vehicle reduced lease rate exchange advertising tour rental lease situation fees tax deductible since rental clearly business usage touring becomes regular steady income may make sense explore purchasing touring vehicle unless someone group perfect touring vehicle willing offer thebands use renting appropriate vehicle tour may costeffective way travel jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated currently consults artists agents managers consultation program anagerinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom band safety tips night club fires stampedes james blakely go listen live rights reserved past seen devastating tragedies night clubs night club fire rhode island andthe stampede chicago cost many lives problem affects industry safety something thatperformers need take consideration people shows fans upporters part extended family safety important would terrible artist fans die show know lot bars clubs indie arti sts perform code many falling apart thats extra careful playing dump maybe reconsider gigs possible problems could arisei want present common sense tips ensu band safety playing live venue check exits important make sure know exits venue playing also make sure rest band people crowd know make sure exits locked available escape necessary emergency happens stage direct people exits dont panic best get everyone calmed center attention microphone help get thepeople dont stupid stunts something sound real cool may put people danger dont professional operators dont use fire water show dont incite riot fighting know people like mosh dance dont let people get hand dont encourage something could become dangerous let employees venue know people getting hand dont know many fights seen shows could avoided members band see people getting aggressive reported staff everyone wants good time without havingto worry bullies audience connect staff meet bartender security anyone else works venue ask emergency plans already emergency plan place find prepared pay big way may even save someones life dont get caught situationwithout sort plan go listen live totally free resource indie bands promote interested signing go listen live contact us wwwgolistenlivenet gig checklist preparing gig show dennis damp media web source rights reserved good idea prepare gig checklist remem ber everything band need upcoming show band would want forget equipment necessary items especially show miles away home example gig checklist may find useful upcoming gigs band gig checklist venue show date time time directions item checklist guitars backup guitar hex wrenches guitar mic chords clips drum key stands bass drum drum guitar amp cabinet bass backup bass amp cab lyric sheets music keyboardssynthany direct box effects pedals extra strings miscellaneous items miscellaneous special items pa rental pa mics book sound tech book lighting tech transportation equipment business demo press invoice contract venue weve included business cards press kits ensure band never misses chance promote future shows never know may gig always promotional tools ready good luck preparing gig che cklist bands next show dennis damp runs mediawebsourcecom website prov ides music industry resources songwriter band find band press kit demo tips recording studios cd duplicat ion songwriting resources record company submission guidelines music industry information band promotion musi c industry articles get gigs music business books music equipment wwwmediawebsourcecom ediawebsourceyahoocom promotion performance marketing tour support vivek j tiwary starpolishcom rights reserved live shows often best way develop new artist expose new music seeing band live takes convince fans buy cd radio station play single publication review theiralbumdemo therefore tour support integral part marketing plan term tour support used music industry define either amount money record label gives artist help cover costs touring keepsend road efforts members business team record label personnel marketing reps manager etc promote shows take advantage marketing opportunities surrounding live performance purposes article going focus second part definition related marketingin context tour support isnt marketing tour whole also marketing individual performance separately marketing artist around live shows even local act playing shows hometown article still critical importance fact article isrelevant artist stature anywhere long theyre playing live shows tour support definitely formal tour thats prefer use term performance marketing performance marketing involved process begins weeks every show date continues week also incorporates elements music marketing mix ie retail radio press etc therefore may want create personal checklist ensure cover allyour bases performance marketing checklist cover suggestions major sectionsin article im live act act music doesnt lend liv e performance definitely marketing disadvantage first piece advice reeval uate brainstorm ways act could fact translate live way incorporate drum machines computers stage alongside voice live guitar convey songs solo artist records backing band one cant afford pay live shows arrange play solo acoustic versions songs give serious thought acceptable way trans late material live much suggest experiment small clubs front close friends still support live experiment fails miserably never know try ou may surprised live performance adds new exciting albeit different facet act brainstorming come conclusion material simply cannot translate live recommend organize several listening parties music played throw listening parties like youd book shows book listening party mark et promote exactly would live show words act cant perform live still find method present music public venue clublike setting performing live mitigate marketing disadvantage increasing efforts elements marketing mix ie retail radio press lifestyle marketing etc several artists top radiofriendly popsters criticallyacclaimed alternative acts like xtc successfulwithout performing live fill marketing hole something good songs andmusicbooking shows preparation obviously market performance need book performance show booked get ready series important steps maximize marketing exposure gig marketingpromoting concert nuts bolts use mailing listssend announcements mailing lists flyers street addresses afford emails online list initial email sent days show date reminder email day two show particularly important gig longer initial lead time reminders goodidea example particularly good email show announcement starpolish artist advisoryboard member rob siano band spinning images original message spimagesaolcom mailtospimagesaolcom undisclosedrecipients subject worst alternative band ever hello spinning images threatening play last chance poughkeepsie saturday july st come protest petitions available online stop maniacs coming anywhere near building show starts pm get early bring pickets air horns info go thanks rob spimagesaolcom spinning images live saturday july st pmthe last chance crannell st poughkeepsie dont forget wwwspinningimagescom would like mailing list simply reply see k directions taconic north poughkeepsie exit rt w get exit go straight minutes pass mcdonalds right right track keep going see gettystation right hamilton st go next left make left make another left theparking lot chance still cant tell many emails get artists dont take care many important little things make effective promotional email rob covers top bottom blind carbon copied bccd everyone made undisclosedrecipients addresses everyone list hidden respec ts privacy list membersthe message catchy subject title worst alternative band ever also implies tone rest letter case tongueincheek style makes sense spinning images main text message short memorable case funny also makes sense spinning images personalized simple thanks rob doesnt feel much like chain letter also includes contact information critical repeats main information small block uppercase text soon email open readers get pertinent details glance dont huntthrough main text venue time date address notes bands website alludes going online earlier text gives list members polite instructions unsubscribe mentioned see k name spinning images album however noted album title listmembers may forgotten finally gives clear directions venue could also included venues phone number noted whether strict allages show readers assume dont sayotherwise club loose door policy thats worth noting hard copy flyers hardcopy flyers street mailings take consideration issues email exampleabove though course also vi sualdesign element eyecatching hopefully make list members want hold onto fl yer gig maybe even afterward youve got really great visual hardcopy flyers mailed well advance arrive days first show announced flyer ie mail least w eeks first show expensive manufacture mail flyers may need use one flyer advertise multiple dates thats case dates different parts country try break mailings ship different markets atdifferent times person list gets flyer days nearest show date sinceemail free put time send one email per show basic grassroots concert promotion weeks prior show date must promote event entire local music community outside mailing lists ensuring everyone knows show happening developing excitement appearance long advance actual show date inform contacts upcoming show try get date added appropriate concert calendars local press radio retail accounts budget take key ad key press also noting show keep mind guidelines noted respect effectiveannouncements even money radio ad spots less recommended often moreexpensive theyre worth design flyers posters advertising show hav e album also mention availability one several local retail accounts flyers ones used mail street addresses mailing list keep posters smaller side x recommended thatthey fit crowded kiosks small storesdistribute flyers throughout local music community remembering include college high school campuses dorms underneath doors student unions record stores coffeehouses skate shops tattooparlors jewelry shows concert halls clubs underneath windshield wipers cars etc whereverappropriate hang posters noting show throughout local music community remembering include college high school campuses record stores campus kiosks street bulletins cool parts town student unions coffee shops smoke shops etc wherever appropriate hang posters noting show venue youre playing venues possible called merchandising venue design execute creative promotional techniques spec ifically tied act venue playing show date well get little later critical important emphasize perfo rm efforts even act unknown people see flyers posters dont recognize name flyersposters may convince folks go show def initely start put name minds get flyer next show see poster second time around point however vaguelyremember name perhaps even subconsciously think know act hmmm ive heard beginning allpowerful buzz youre trying create via music marketing work promoters every venue promoter books shows additionally responsible generating awareness clubs events specifically filling house paying customers booking purposes already developing relationships various concert promoters venues targetmarkets confirm show date much possible still work promoter support event dont ask help market show actively suggest ways work together mutual benefit example return flooding difficulttoreach college community announcements bands appearance promoters club perhaps even noting upcoming shows club promoter could give number compensations including extra display space inthe club posters possible use club show postshow party even extratickets show use giveaway promoti ons artists develop especially good relationships promoters may able convince se discounted tickets shows anyone showing student id meeting preset criteria possibilities collaborative creative crosspromotions venues endless depend nature relationship foster promoters downside wonderful marketing potential depending market venue may find promoters extremely difficult totally unwilling work best point outwhy working good think objectives selling tickets shows selling drinks bar marketing venue etc make pitch firm accordance objectives everything music marketing dont offended working promoters doesnt go well youd like markets hard enough getting promoter book bandmuch less work creatively still try try difficult promoter wouldnt creatively work notices pack venue ticketpaying folks whore also buying drinks andor food promoter unsurprisingly availableagreeable future terms booking future appearances working creatively mutual benefitmonitor artists concerts take advantage opportunity promote upcom ing shows someone elses events example popular local national band performing town know similar fan base may want pass announcement flyers along promotional items people leaving show possible promotional items stickered show dates album availability information noting retail account andor announcing upcoming tour note always better pass promotional items end shows people generally excited show usually willing hold onto flyers promo items received way way way dont hold onto stuff concert gave musicrelated items like cassette samplers may pop cassette car stereo onthe way home also worth mentioning placing flyers windsh ield wipers cars parking lot effective way capturing attention exit crowd ticket requests guest list ticket distribution soon confirm show date ask prom oter many spots guest list many promotional hard tickets may business contacts explain pad guest list friends family really want bring musicindus try contacts see act promoter unwilling give enough free admission ticketsguest list spots satisfy business needs ask orher whether purchase additional advance tickets reduced rate business contacts unwilling give discount budget permitting may still want purchase extra tickets contacts im getting important able get key businesscontacts show free extra incentive stop check outi strongly recommend matter policy never guest list friends family especially earliest stages developing artist reason simp le earliest biggest supporters friends family likely willing pay see live many cases shows paid via percentage ticket price ex plain friends family feel even comfortable paying furthermore remember pack house paying customers venue happy promoter likely offer another better show future alsoexplain friends family feel ev en comfortable paying see live point take support likely get str ict youre guest listing friends family dont make exceptions make girlfriend boyfriend siblings parents pay start make exceptions policy breaks friends feel slighted may lose future support reiterate strongly recommend promotional tickets spots guest list solely reserved key business contacts additionally may want also hold pair two promotional giveaways inform contacts upcoming show fi nd many would like see show give sense best distribute promotional tickets guest list spots careful overpromise wind situation cant fulfill requests received thissituation arises suggest purchasing extra tickets contacts opposed uninviting someone promised ticket dont jeopardize business relationship concert ticket good rule thumb keep tickets side available long possible often extremely important contact expect procure tickets request tickets last minute set aside tickets lastminute reques ts able accommodate important contacts dont tickets commend buying important contacts budget permitting finally remember prioritize give tickets key contacts contacts long supported come firstpromotional giveaways promotion upcoming show generate ex citement act may want hold giveaway one radio stations press record stores lifestyle accounts giveaways simple ballot box raffles callintowins better yet think creative giveaway contests prizes giveaways include tshirts promotional items music samplers etc ticket giveaways also effectivepromotions especially shows diffic ulty selling advance tickets whatever reason concerned empty good time work promoter also want hisor club empty may supply extra tickets promotional giveaways remember insure thatyou acquire tickets guest list spot organizing committing giveaway stock placement retail accounts record sales often increase surrounding shows due localized attention performing artist must ensure fans seek cds find easily stores stocking cds placing right section try get owner manager place albums prominent section store surrounding show date example counter little note like appearing next week khyber pass signed record label manager make sure label andor distribution company taken care stock placement retail accounts surrounding shows tour datesinterviews press conferences show dates present excellent opportunity solicit inperson interviews radio press video contacts theyre likely interview around show date story report cover ie show course youre touring act town night show show date may opportunity solicit inperson interview much possible interviews set tandem review concert mind best time set interviews sound check shortly show starts waythe interviewer stick around show immediately following find several contacts interested interviews rather trying schedule many short interviews could request organize one longer informal press conference accommodate allrequests single event make sure organize logistics event time securing space etcwell advance everything runs smoothly keep thes e press conferences informal fun example conference could held bar restaurant coffee shop etc near venue much possible trynot place much physical distance band interviewers order maintain feeling intimacy similar oneonone interviews fi nd often convenient time press conference sound check promotional performances preshow promotional daytime performance often best way promote nighttime concert theseevents take place air radio station instore retail account creative location altogether ie college cafeteria local caf\u00e9 coffee shop public park etc worked sonymusics college marketing department set promotional performance group preside nts united states america hot dog stand totally unforgettable successful event promotional performances work best theyre acousti c due easier logistics less production costs experiment electric try ganize promotional performances locales might expect goodsized somewhat captive audience disappointed wind playing small crowd remember every little bit counts one new fan turned one cd sold extra bit buzz generating one new fan might excited come sh ow later night might bring friendsat beginning end promotional performance mention bands name information nighttime show availability recent cd applicable college cafeterias popular local cafescoffee shops great places promotional performances venues often builtin daytime crowds hand crowd unappreciative live music played lunch hour perhaps venue ideal unsure merits venue mo st performance opportunities early days take chance play event prepared possible disappointment colleges concert entertainment boardscommittees book shows school identify concert boards target market make conta cts order identify opportunities promotional college performances additionally cafes coffee shops physical space also willing book developing artists acoustic performances although many outlets larger chain stores may less willing due national corporate policies pitching promotional performance request pitch matter keep mind needs venue pitching point performance actually good enhance atmosphere lunchtime crowd youve met enthusiastic audiences great success playing similar locales markets etc successful securing promotional performance sure find many pertinent details possible much time take location event distance nigh ttime venue needs provide sound equipment necessary certain venuesrooms even acoustic hows require basic sound equipment whether cost anything etc order guarantee awareness good turnout market andpromote free daytime performance much way promote nighttime show make sure promotional materials mention performances promotional performances free charge audience members since major point show encourage people familiar act come see nighttime performance whichwill likely carry ticket price promot ional performances freeofcharge venue may willing pay perform since theyre di rectly making money performance somewhat fair hand college concert boards often substantial budgets cafescoffeeshops good business may willing offer little compensation politely ask aboutpayment performance mildly suggesting used paid performances andthat usually expect little something prepared play free think performanceas truly promotional event nighttime concert moneymaking venture meet greets dinners parties believe would enough interest business contacts budget organize preshow dinner meetandgreet industry calls events band postshow party events laidback opportunitie key contacts meet hang informal environment events go long way convincing contact help actespecially band mates particularly funny engaging otherwise personable creative butreasonable ideas meetandgreets dinners parties pick unusual cool memorablelocation event example ran alternative marketing epartment mercury records held meetandgreet band james bumpercar amusement park promote thennew record whiplash event memorably called get whiplashed james careful figure associated costs creative events like advance make sure st ay within budget postshow parties particular get hand large bar food tabsif budget least strongly recommend every performance band mates come backstage mingle audience fans key contacts mighty mighty bosstones every single show hey play decade every stage career matter large venue attitude go long way toward creating intimacy act fans business contacts kind intimacy turn go long way toward supporting building buzz surprise bosstones accumulated kept devoted fan base stable business contacts believe band find apleasure support ongoing musical projects creative use time much possible develop design execute projects creatively use time surrounding show date particularly outoftown show market day two exampleyou could organize guitar clinic local high school taught lead guitarist could arrange spokenword caf\u00e9 performance youre particularly opinionated vocal worked sony music college marketing department organized play basketball pearl jam event university pennsylvanias palestra unforgettable folks attendancethe band developing stages time well known course pick event fits vibe projected image comfortable participating members remember promote upc oming concerts new record releases events also careful work logistics associated costs creative events well advance avoid financial surprises preshow get venue well advance sound check neatly hang posters throughout place inaccordance venue restrictions annoy club manager promoter industry terms called merchandise venue restrictions might include clean areas posters cannot placed hanging requirements ie staplesstaple guns always carry tape staples cover allyour bases posters note new record availabili ty tag local record retail store thats stocking record applicable introduce nice doormanbouncer sound guy guys like make show lot enjoyable fans see things run smoothly theydont like attitude guarantee youre trouble one developing band managed internal policy always bought sound guy doorman drink show courtesy always came surprise went long way developing good relationships folks result enjoyed better treatment door onstage repeat performances venues bring list contacts know coming show possible meet venue hit stage offer lend hand club personnel promoter sometimes assisting astressedout promoter something unrelated performance takes cement good future working relationship promoter importantly play great show postshow show arrange one marketing reps friend fan position exit distribute promotional items exiting crowd remember better distribute items show crowd exci ted seen band likely hold onto free giveaways mentioned another good postshow place distribute applicable items windshield wipers cars parked venues parking lotpromo pieces could distribute show could include stickers posters cassette samplers specialty items careful find advance club ha restrictions gi veaway items example clubs dont allow artists pass stickers none items manufactured design simple flyer noting albums availability one retail stores distribute might even ask one stores whether would interested honoring coupon sell cds discount anyone attended show coupon could flyer design handout show cassette sampler stickered discount information ie two dollars newalbum amoeba records cassette selling stuff best time sell cds merchandise successful show advance show find club allow set goods fo r sale policy may surrounding merch sales venues demand goods sold request staff sell stuff make surethat point show announce merchandise sale venue afterthe show band manager start selling merc handise directly last song band members join assist soon finished moving gear stage thereare two reasons manager band directly responsible selling merchandise firstselling merchandise obviously involves handling money trust handle money secondly friends fans want hang band members show mostlikely approach merch booth say hello excellent time ask buy merch distributing free tickets show strongly recommend give away freemerchandise friends family earlie st biggest supporters likely willing actually pay stuff especially early days take support financial wellas emotional get mailing list best time solicit new names mailing list successful show followup week show member business team one marketing reps perform followup activities extremely critical often forgotten final step performance marketing process call contacts attendance thank hem support see enjoyed show ask feedback make feel like opinions matter take criticism well make updated pitches contact appropriate trying get add radio station concertreview press etc call venue thank folks helped make show possible promoter owner bouncer sound guy etc go long way towards developing good relationships venues unable get appropriate folks phone write simple thank cards mail drop venuejust make sure know put thanks call family friends fans att endance thank support dont take attendance granted week show check see sales increased retail accounts airplay gone radio stations concert reviews appear press accounts week two show may want di stribute flyers music community noting albums availability retail stores keeps act fresh everyones mind helps maintain buzz developed performance long possibleas founderceo tiwary entertai nment group starpolish vivek j tiwary involved production management marketing investment film theater music television vivek also accomplished writer director music videos short films record producer musicians genres vivek writer director fifth beatle wwwfifthbeatlemoviecom feature film currently development based life beatles manager brian epstein wwwstarpolishcom turn gigs major media events jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved youre barreling along booking tour dates promotion playing gigs generally feeling pretty good way things going yes youre thinking sp ice things make exciting everyone especially media bring bit attention road show answerthemes upon returning new orleans moderated panel accessing media panelists music critic publicist radio programmer one point workshop attention focusedupon creating media events capture audience press tv radio talking media events visiting dignitaries discussing simple cd release little creative mind expansion planning outreach community businesses nd organizations turn simple cd release media event take make media notice youincorporate approach time want stir things first lets talk themes always teach seminar attendees crystallize de scription act single sentence three five words take approach bit think create theme around cd title type music play name title song want pushto radio create name upcoming tour etc example publicist panel worked bb king focus blues genre working color blue decorations hosting restaurant event manipulated menu foods include everything king nameking crab legs chicken la king get idea planning ideas incorporated invitations press releases prepromotion get people press excited theevent could expect attending shin dig grabbed attention another angle becomes important involve community businesses organizations approach restaurant club hosting cd release likely pull ut room rental sheet begin tallying costs give estimate approach theme reaches beyond cd release incorporates lo cal regional national charitable organization start figuring inkind services donation media attention event likely get theme gives something get excited gives creative jumping point marketing tool involved supporting theme become inspired coworkers eager add specialty overall product event really get peoples creative juices flowing event coordinated charity ultimate beneficiary media coverage grows exponentially businesses aremore likely donate services exchange association event subsequent media attentiontheyll receive attention far outweighs might receive straight advertising eventtakes new meaning bring great deal attention cause ultimately cd act event would possible using nonthematic approa ch takes creative thinking even exercising outrageous ideas move beyond basics realm staging media events finding theme ignite ideas makes easy exciting involved suggestions consider incorporating thematic approach career think plans next two years events projects tours works begin think themes new projects brainstorm group members managers record labels publicists discuss next projects work theme plans develop project tour recording begin planning event begin incorporate theme event consider following think businesses could involve theme ready create proposal get excited integral part event think benefit share presenting proposal think community charities could align would natural fit theme particularly interested specific organization strive create longlasting relationship might span years grow career consider graphics posters colors design features enhance overall execution theme expand impact media public food involved event theme carried catering simple low cost players involved participating benefits highercause sponsor donates costs clever theme good cause sponsors attracted event want participate specific location important theme execution get licenses might need city county check local event calendars ke sure event wont interfere another scheduled day might cost money yes payoff greater many times greater sending press releases hoping get printed even noticed plan ahead build associations youincorporate themes plan donations sponsorships inkind services cover many costswhen consider cost large mailing phone campaign get radio attention media eventapproach potential impact much broader audience get used creating budgets project undertake becomes apparent might dole bits budget prospective sponsors costs various line items completely covered sponsor incorporating thematic approach project planning budgeting creativity become worth effort evaluate results yes bit work init ially outcome magnified many times placing among true prof essionals reckoned business step ordinary place act among unique outrageous extraordinary aregaining momentum careers dared interesting competition allstarts choosing theme next project wo rk theme angles pleasantly surprised end results jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years curr ently consults artists agents managers consultation programmanagerinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom info rmation programs available available wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcomunderstanding draw diane rapaport jerome headlands press rights reserved understanding draw old western movies draw meant pull six shooter music business word draw different meaning presenters music club owners concert promoters etc bands draw defines many people come event particular day particular time particular price many occasions band popular new york draw people concert butin san francisco cannot bring people small club draw concert halls fill fora particular band ticket prices presenters figure bands draw theywill market research first look bands performing history available bands bio current tour dates etc try ascertain many people may attended shows talk club owners concert promoters try correlate number people come performances variables may affected numbers variables provide information draw size bands mailing list effort presenter put drawing peopleto gigs recognition bands name branding popularity bands cd onewordofmouth notice airplay reviews competing bands competing leisure activities movies sports festivals day events etc results resear ch tell pay band charge customers date book large auditorium hire bands understand needs businesses work hard tell th ink draw pulling history reviews airplay etc building draw bands dont draw need build playing much possible community live thereby building local following solution ssome standard creativethat help bands build draw packaged night bands draw attract audiences would sympathetic music either k club owner help find band share stage approach managers bands persuade let open showsclub owners usually prefer strong package presented trying figure compatibleshows opening acts usually earn less expenses takes gig little ofwhat charged door paid headline band breakeven low paying gigs better thanspending time rehearsal room opening bands cheap education working audiences developing showmanship professionalism building draw bands played three four times enthusiastic audiences result packaged draw bands persuade clubto let play night monday night owner agree bandwill work extra hard getting people club nothing else load club friends family toensure full enthusiastic audience club owner impressed bar business heshe thatnight bands efforts make good audience general feeling excitement room bands always supplement clubs promotional efforts use gig spread name around least provide club owners additional promotional materials send put week gig put flyers key places community diligent co llecting names mailing list using let friends fans followers hanger know playing invite reviewers help familiarize name club owners always impressed kind cooperation importantly spreading bands name around help build drawhere imaginative ways bands helped get people club club owner make money band persuaded club owner underwrite twoforone beer tickets night scheduled perform good advertising gimmi ck tickets handed generously two nights prior gig help attract people club band b attracted lot publicity playing late lines department motor vehicles band c popular one town fans nearby city contact band city performs regular basis asks first warmup opening set offer town added incentive offer share mailing lists mutualinterests bands served needs club owner may book new bandsometime future building draw promoting gig showing band put goodprofessional show audience start time dont take long time tuning adjusting talkingamong forgetting watched audience comes ready entertained pace sets well handle transitions songs easily without much lost time theyspeak clearly mic say sa briefly get going relate friendly way audience make interesting watch well listen beef aband member wait offstage diane sward rapaport founder president jerome headla nds press inc pioneer field music business education extensive work arti sts manager late bill grahams fillmore management ms rapaport began teaching music works predecessor ms rapaports successful book make sell recording revised fourth edition book teaches steps involved setting managing small record label large small label operate ms rapaport lectures numerous colleges audio schools artists advocacy conferences cu rrently teaching music business classes internet university colorado denver av ailable seminars speak ing engagements booking information please call jerome head lands press inc harnessing fan power street teams daylle deanna schwartz author tart run record label rights reserved independent success usually based amount gra ssroots promotion thats generated street teams great way spread word music potential fans effectively generate buzz cd even release budget hire street marketing companies put together market across country cant afford create one fans believe best way single valuable tool cultivate market music havefans love music street teams cost effective productive marketing campaign tonybrummel president victory records chicago says anything various promotions internet going retail setting displays securing instore play filling stock check lists us giving us reports programs see labels product compliance listening stations payfor especially chain level big thing going concerts passing posters stickers orsamplers everything community promote records often music lovers passionate specific genre know others loyal fans work work hard spread word create excitement record stores keep informed salesand marketing opportunities jay woods senior vice president general manager new westrecords austin big believer people talking record stores says dont havethe luxury big staff constantly try recruit people eyes ears us storestheres much phone youve got let people know youre street teams help accomplish thatusing street teams makes sense getting new fans think might pique interest advertisement act dont know fans ent husiastically telling love artist enthusiasm contagious fans happy help theyre asked go many lengths show appreciation efforts let fans know street team recruit members whenever get excited helping place website people sign join listwhat specific things youll need help need help website let know someone call media radio stations ask fan may know someone skills need valerie vigoda lead singer electric violinist groovelily great example act thats harness ed power fans member street team act publicist years fan went actually work pr company mutually beneficial announce youre looking gigs encourage people get friends involvedkeep record fans live tap markets tour fanpower force seriously help advance artists career create grassroots awareness thats necessary sell cds book gigs bring people website get press get next level tour ask help market street team members give flyers hang posters whatever promote gig reco mmend radio stations approach ask stores bring instore promotion get stores carry cd even help find gig dont know venues region recruit fans work merch table perform return give free tickets gigs tshirts whatever else make feel special hang littleat gig ask fans go chatrooms post messages bulletin boards artists similarto talk music lovers might love knew make sure good website potential fans invited show great appreciation members street teams whenever create separate newsletter street team members let know news first make personal talk like friends becausethey thank individual members specific things newsletter inspire others things gettheir name cant make fans feel special thats want helping give specialtshirts advance copies new releases song one else perks think fans feel like part something special theyll work hard create community among fans groovelily di began petal pushers pp program check website wwwgr oovelilycom valerie vigoda says create sense community make team feel special work together spread word organized vigoda explains petal pushers turned vibrant growing community friends gatherings parties active online discussion group makeexclusives available pps often put one avid petal pusher charge theprogram hes point person asks pp theyd like involved encourages dowhat theyre comfortable postering flyering contacting media giving sampler cds helping themerch table gigs cases promoting shows small group pps funded bumper stickers say petal pusher powered people enjoy part community helping spread word aboutmusic like show appreciation much try channel incredibleenergiesstreet promotion important grass roots awareness give posters street team members different markets go retail stores talk buyers pushing cd ask street team members go place potential fan might go encourage let know theyre going music events fans genre attend especially large venue give tshirts preferably website wear ask give postcards samplers stickers swag name website onno lakeman red violet duo based holland says given people tshirts flyers uk festivals works us events thousands ofmusic lovers visiting festival see someone wearing shirt handing flyers street team membersthat tap fans artists help increase following greatly might potential fans shop fans bring promotional material retail stores music lovers may go stores dont sell cds might give swag support music ifenthusiastic fans approach tony brummel says thats big alternative marketing area label likeus lot alternative type accounts might interested artists things us outside regularmusic retail example continually supply skateboard shops surfboard shops place like free music tshirts giveaway items turn theyll gi samplers put posters play cds store dont sell cds still want sales music retail many stores play music dont care retail sales numbers ask sell someone foreign country orders cd cd baby contact invite join fans offer send free cds friends p ile postcards advertising music leave cards record shops clubs places music lovers pick people whove done say orders cities picked fan distributed cards peoplecan invited join street team internet street teams anywhere tap source fan power career spread wings daylle deanna schwartz music industry coachconsul tant speaker author bestselling dont need record deal survival guide indie music volution start run record label real deal get signed record label billboard books daylle also publishes daylles news resources free music industry newsletter selfempowerment q uarterly also free daylledayllecom wwwdayllecom wwwidontneedarecorddealcom resources advancing music industry publicity jay flanzbaum onlinegigs rights reserved finally put bunch dates together going small tour realize hard work puttingthe shows together job hardly done processes apply booking gigs also apply todoing publicity need compile press contact information send performance information consistent professional followup procedure presumably shows tour markets never places one ever heard well certainly sounds like good time youd better good publicity plan may think romantic play gigs nobody bar staff clubs never take another chance unl ess worked hard publicize show means every show equally hard monday night os h kosh much saturday night gotham every venue official media list dont compile one forever indebted list full specific contacts talent buyer hasrelationships also people likely interested particular eventyou need media list every venue play ing tour organization send formal release need create separate release document gig media contact market release brief point three four paragraphs atmost local newspapers radio stations pummeled information everyday time read paragraphs dont forget vital event information minimum include location name location address location phone location website event date event time age limit ticket price bands billand notes want include releases sent maximum weeks event every media contact deadline submit event information contacts require fax sent others prefer email sure send information via proper method risk getting lost shuffle wait days week starting follow get right point call following release sent seeking possible cove rage interviews information ready prepared sell jay flanzbaum onlinegigs got start bookin g agent putting together natio nal regional tours independent bands years running boutique agency inspired creation onlinegigs incredibly powerful booking promotional tool independent bands agents wwwonlinegigscom entrepreneurship k ey new artist success today les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved dictionary defines entrepreneur risktaker skills initiative create business associated synonyms administrator backer busi nessperson contractor executive impresario industrialist manager organizer producer promoter definitions pretty much outline job description required entertainer succeed todays music business environment many booking agents promoters becoming extinct animals inability conquer internet much talen buyers beginning contact directly websites various internet technologies middlemen mostly agents exclusively control talent specific niche market cannot adjust new climate areslowly fading away oblivion entertainers agents must wear many different hats order survive ever changing new marketplace performer must often act hisher agent manager publicist mostly ifthey dont business getting noticed isnt easy certainly wont happen alot agents busy learning become producers event planners help earn living today themost experienced agents particularly interested taking time develop new artist even artists potential blatantly obvious understand time effort required get artist pointof recognition acceptance performers often blindly believe ready nottherefore agent representative put great deal time money act end ofthe day fired bringing performer immediate success expecting entertainers specialty areas especially difficult time attracting agent interest thankless work required search buyers specific market groups told goodmany artists booking order survive point much stretch successfulartist become agent talent natur al progression selfmanaged artist strong act nose business hard suggest another performer satisfied client great act comes along buyers think sun shines back side theyre likely targets wouldbe artistagent entertainers becoming agents happening need get used itmany artists especially beginning offer services many agents possible theyll happy accept bookings directly end user buyers venues well definitely right thing artists starting andor specialty areas borderline abilities find difficult getting gigs without pushing hard artist becomes successful booking hisher dates usually nobody else many acts eventually good get noticed become successful determinati persistence learned book necessity rarely work agency except agent controls venue gig want case theyll gladly pay appropriate booking agent commission hardly blame agents talent really needed easy understand days ar tist passing leads even leads obtained agent booked gig back agent becoming thing past basically boils survival whoever gets gig gets commission many artists belie book gig shouldnt agent commission pay sounds like fair deal doesnt lets look otherside picture every worthwhile agent continually preparing promotional material searching pounding new prospects well servicing existi ng contacts forms artist publicity making followup telephone calls daily basis artist also working hard finding new contacts plus agents working artist likely offering acts promo well sooner later buyers begin receiving promo terials several different agents likely wont buy especially price varies often case buyers get nervous prices vary many try locate acts directly possible order get best possible deal internetallows anyone opportunity connect almost anyone matter minutes entertainers must always alert able recognize happe ning businesses need know agent responsible getting gig especially rebooking even comes directly phone website agents know always compensated appropriate booking commission trust confidence set one performer apart theothers help build strong longlasting mutually beneficial relationship booking agents easy build network positive team players remain honest forthright rather cutting corners false entitlement nonpayment agent commissions maintaining positive attitude cooperative work ethic agents producers buyers guarantee continued support throughout entire career failure honor maintain relationships eventually eliminate suppor system one day youll wonder arent working much anymore les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll recordi ng band eddie cochran roy orbison jerry lee lewis les independent producer promoter entertainment consultant contact wwwmem bersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawca using radio build fan base touring radio work together bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion rights reserved first area like see artists use radio gi gstouring majority money made indie artist even real distro going live gigs via cd merch sales also number one thing station would like see artist playing market help one using whether tour yet start small market commercial regular rotation mixspecialty college see areas ar e getting support using book additional gigs want way around trying work radio areas giggingbecause get enough mass support working areas even though playing point seems difficult many artist understand ill repeat great playing certain town alone enough reason work stations town leavingout rest stations around country format true gigging market single bestthing help radio like gas best thing get make car run butyou first car likewise first get radio marketing lined meansworking radio way radio works getting spins many stations formattype timeacross country build hit starting working stations two things go clubs markets getting radio support ask stations promoter ask clubsvenues placesthe stations might recommend booked commercial station might recommend aclient club club advertises station useful station wants club advertise recommending gig giving spins station providing club needs artist community know combine ads club hopefully run needed nice turnout station college station referral toclubs still use club going respect fact someone station respects artistand felt artist would suitable club spins college station wont hurt either things offer clubs prearranged intern clubs market arrive day early flyer appropriate retail locations also offer inter offer find post club info onpertinent websites local market even offer find interns work club keepin mind things road portable web access important bryan farrish independent radio airplay promoter reached airplayradio mediacom contact articl es found wwwradiomediacomtour distribution using radio bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion rights reserved lot folks immediately want try get product store using standard distribution label however project marketing priority maybe testing artist funding things might consider foregoing standard distribution altogether favor tour distribution using radio tour distribution rely solely gigs move product ie product sale live gigs bother trying get retail placement since saving time moneyof trying get distro get put energies towards increasing radio drive people gigs sell product basically tighten ing loose circle traditional forms distro top major indie self consignment require permission partnership others order get product onto retail shelves getting approvals difficult new label major indie deals basically impossible solo artists even selfdistro consignment deals require tons time energy money set copies move certainly guarantee profit however purposely deciding avoid circle entirely putting focus radio instead quite well selling product gigs oull get full sale price since new indie labels product sold anyway exc eption might hip hop distro well even gigs yes true even trying get st ores youll catching flack lot people invariably people tend folks never gotten type distro either major label people get companys stuff stores easily personal stuff course someone music magazine paper fo cusing since concerned radio friendsfamily want br ag telling people cd stores leaves clubs venues booking people places might also want give reasons need instores learn radio since clubs try hard get radio cant afford really value act already getting exposure exposure course spins might also morning show gibberish ads even community event announcements going people gigs youll booking larger clubs booker normally would take call act normally sells two ten cds couple shirts able move cds ten shirts one night course addition club might paying outside los angeles course dont forget use sales tactic someone walk crowd ask every single person theyd like buy dont put stuff table one last area sort crosses boundary gigonly sales would instore performances able perform retail music store many ti mes store stock sometimes even pay product several weeks leave still physically go play stores first place still requires touring thus still makes point bryan farrish independent radio airplay promoter contact articl es found wwwradiomediacomhow use radio promotion boos airplay build new audiences jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved often get calls artists want know mo using radio promotion company help boost airplay build new audiences artists believe hey ought launch fullblown campaign soon hotoffthepress cd artists others depending career goals course use radio promotions identify hot markets touring prepared tour markets airplay greatest best use radio campaign track cities radio stations added therecording plan support tour dates cities later four six weeks campaign completed radio stations become familiar music stations become key points contact help promote tour date notify station upcoming tour likelyto extend airplay promote date phone live interviews possibly even work promoter orvenue cosponsor radio station may even able recommend specific venues promoters area start booking process use radio promotions campaign leverage better dates contact various venues markets greatest airplay mention radio campaign sta tion playing recording degree airplay recording receiving knowing radio supporting act often persuasive factornecessary land date two methods radio promotions consi der hiring radio promotion company radio promotion set criter ia help decide works best hiring radio promotions company acts intentions expand touring beyond thei r region tour nationally would benefit working professional radio promotions company costs range per week eight twelve week campaign prepared spend least eightweek campaign going well might want add additional two four weeks costs company co mpanies charge additionally expenses like shipping phone need enough promo copies cd available well promotions company tell many stations service select company well established promoti ng genre music radio format main formats americana nacsmooth jazz rock adult contemporary country adult alternative gospel rb new age world music latin rap urban college depending radio chart used know format recording fits intend use radio promotions tool push act next level research formats listen stations playing formats prior making recording interviewing companies work review recording taki ng project anxious successful campaign reputation maintain various radio stations theircredibility stake every project pitch ensure recording available markets campaign concentrating include signing distributor stock local stores mean recording available online retailers recording begins receive airplay radio stations want make purchase information available callersselfmanaged radio promotion consider range touring tour within specific region remain close home base may prove cost effective manage radio promotion although regions country radio promotions companies concentrate solely single region conduct national promotions campaigns intention touring outside region plan move slowly region region expense national campaign may prohibitive unnecessary time money spent regions youdo intend tour wasted touring restricted one area easier select tour cities andresearch appropriate radio stations city city need costs spread extended period necessary promo cds able concentrate city intend tour main concern scheduling time send promo cds make initial calls station check cd arrival least week make followup call check theairplay cd receiving small task time consuming hire friend fan part time assign someone band solution time consuming nature project might hire someone weeks anhourly rate total much lower pr ofessional company organized pleasant phone manner accomplish much result professional company difference professional company established reputation music directors thevarious stations take calls employee spend time establishing relationshipfirst campaign doesnt necessarily completed within specific time frame able target cities greatest importance decide set tour dates markets making recording budget include money promoting recording set aside dollars shipping costs phone calls promotional cds packaging materials research number stations likely target make sure included number initial count manufacturing artists recording budgets om additional money promotion make booking gigs building audience easier desi gnating money market new cd tern help leverage bookings targeted venues desired markets goal radio promotion campaign large sm create audience awareness group new recording national promotions companies use c harts mark progress choose regional campaign benchmark number stations begin playing cd stations report specific chart unheard independently selfpromoted artists cd achieve chart notoriety ive worked number artists conducted campaigns great success andcharted spent many hours day calling reca lling efforts rewarded well ultimately goal use radio airplay boost bookings build fan base radio recognition helps causes include aspects radio campaigning marketing program jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years curr ently consults artists agents managers consultation program managerinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom info rmation programs available available wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcomcomparing stations touring bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion rights reserved invariably people first go promoter want start lots regularrotation spins biggest stations country cant blame hem especially brand new business quickly try steer towards something realistically make happen interestingly people already understand touring difficulties involved know cant start first tour booking hollywood bowl shea stadium live la couldnt perform hollywood bowl night already booked doesnt bowl want support local talent bowl wouldnt shea stadium call booking since major stadium tour fur ther since live la would hollywood bowl make mistake booking artist live la reason course large stadiums lot seats fill waste time stadium staff deal artist enough awareness make use stadiums size fortunately new artists understand st art small clubs even smaller coffee shops also understand order start first tour need string together series small gigs city city giving attention energy trying book stadiums since would complete waste time situation applies radio except instead caring many people sitting seats many new people sitting seats becaus e heard would playing stations care many people tuning importantly many new people tuning inwhen learn songalbum played station friends listen large commercial station yourhometown mean station reason play songalbum large commercial stations certain size awareness requirement artists play one reasons play new songs established arti sts brand new artists major labels artists via tv stadium magazine exposure w ill bring new listeners station new artist hisher label however radio equivalent smallclub tour answer smallmarket regularrotation campaign commercial specialtymixshow campaign college radio campaign stationsshows live die number new listeners bring ever day way largemarket regularrotation stations smallmarket regularrotation campaign useful even set airplay chartscommercial specialtymixshow college campaigns matter fact make ent ire career small airplay campaigns smallclub performances way make careerout running restaurant local neighborhood without ever trying compete mcdonalds huge success living yes eventually start marketing campaign move mediummarket stations small market stations good difficulty cost roughly equivalent booking filling seat venues around country even larger stations follow next difficulty cost level probably similar booking filling seat venues around country thus beyond newartistslabels first time several releases years experience required bryan farrish independent radio airplay promoter contact articl es found wwwradiomediacomradio station visits bryan farrish bryan farrish radio promotion rights reserved one radio marketing tool sparks lot interest new artistslabels manage station visits majors usually reserve station visits priority artists expense lotof wellfinanced indies even never done radio like idea also many times put dollars visits putting areas radio marketing probably dueto familiarity folks concept traveling radiotechniques mention nice thought able get outandabout good since stationvisits one powerful yet expensive ways marketing small smallmedium marketstations see marketsize list wwwradiomediacommarkets makes station visits useful start stations see artist real loves hisher music artist believes enough make trip rare nonlocal artist able come station visit costs time involved ofno use visiting one two stations whole country format months else effective small market visits also rare indie labels try visiting usually try top markets dont chance instead small smallmedium markets welcomed thus sma ller stations really remember visits happen attempting visits must decided whether art ist people skills needed make connections music important point unknown artist visits station heshewill judged personality alone stati care hear music performed artist speaking live station performances mething always wanted artist indeed artist gets along station rush live studio performance might happen station ask dont artist march instrument tow try subtle town artist incredibly important marketing shaking hands local store music buyersmanagers music writers tv hos ts club promoters probably chance artist ever meet pers unless successful artist gets come back year visits probably need set radio promoter especially station planning promotions around visit pr person target stations format markets smaller airfare motel costs k k months visits including course money artist schedule probably artist zigzaggin g around country important hit stations life single try save timemoney groupingclose cities together thus ending week two dead time visits done properly theartist new market every day lastly save major medium markets yoursecond year dont want spinning wheels bryan farrish independent radio airplay promoter contact articl es found wwwradiomediacom sponsorship finding sponsor bronson herrmuth author miles record deal rights reserved success music business separating self pack one quickest effective ways artist find sponsors unless live unpopulated remote region world probably surrounded plenty potential sponsors music basically ndividual company corporation business area possible sponsor really takes wanting sponsor feeling good promoting whatever product make sell distribute nutshell thats sponsorship works sponsor supports return promote product sponsor support sponsor support many different ways depending product active promoting give reallife example band sponsorship deal budweiser regional distributor met club owner friend p layed club invited distributors warehouse given tshirts ball caps fancy mugs stickers kinds budweisermerchandise including several cases beer paid big banner made logo done professionally satisfaction asked hang behind us whenever performed one corner banner said budweiser presents logo along logo much bigger prominent none cost us dime sponsored budweiser definitely gave us anedge competition came time get gigs clubs find sponsor music target businesses actively promote product local radio tv stations ones already showing desire ability promote product effectively area city town visit homework find w ho charge make appointment go meet chances may already know ou live small town city maybe someone know already relationship use connections get started run radio spots original music already professionally recorded see open using music background music bed radio promotions songwriter write song tremendously effective starting point approaching potential sponsor walk play song wrote product car dealerships great places start looki ng many bands riding road right vehicle provided sponsor good c hance name logo professionally painted vehicle along sponsors car dealerships also lots promotions eventswhere live music customers ev en approach sponsorship decline making aware music may turn great paying gigs somewheredown road radio stations awesome sponsors many radio stations produce promote concerts cases use local area talent open concerts thats lot free radio exposure sponsor even like record radio station sponsor really help get exposed immediate ar ea quickly approach ones play style music bronson herrmuth author book miles record deal also runs songrepaircom whose mission actively assist songwriter clients providing information advice direction looking wwwsongrepaircom get tour support musical act jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved touring expensive especially tour two people many costs associated launching tour many costs incurred playing first date independent artist managing career possibly running record label responsiblefor fronting money marketing recording eventually touring ways however get financial support touring costs takes little work research creativethinking result someone else pay touring expenses key process first carefully consider act members group connections may might provide lead potential support source main factor consider iswhat benefits group offer potential supporter accomplish process considerhaving brainstorming session group members make series lists guide toward finding tour support identify touring expenses following list get started add list specific touring items appropriate tour support promotional materials specific tour posters flyers photographs merchandise items tshirts hats concert programs etc hotel accommodations touring vehicle band owned rental public transportation airfare train bus concert venue rental fees selfpromoted concerts advertising office expenses shipping mailing costs phone gas expense equipment purchase rental special promotional events guest artist touring actlist connections may might include friends associates busines work banks utilities advertising travel agencies printers hotels instrument manufacturers etc mailing list also invaluable resource artists collect names addresses email addresses possibly phone numbers however ask sign mailing list occupation complete exercises become evident piece inform ation may benefit future projects mailing list marketing tool listing people attended performance indicated interest continuingto receive information group volunteered heir contact information use list greatest advantage consider following instrument band member play instrument stores equipment companies frequent hotel chains frequent specialty stores shop clothes food office supplies car rental company use often vehicle serviced purchase vehicle printing done banking specific sports organizational ties may come many sources potential tour support relationships continue brainstorm make lists identify benefits offer group offer potential support sources benefit business organization identifying needs concerns business organization helping return must emphasized proposal made bu siness common return benefit advertising plac ing business logo tour support provided xyz promotional materials mention business name media interviews business gains access new audience advertising opening new markets finding new customers highpriority every business organization band offer potential tour supporters creative way reach new customers supporting tour needs attractive package need demonstratehow broad outreach tell kinds marketing plan especially attractive iftheaudience plan target good match potentia l supporter example perform shows families children good match may babyclothing store kinds benefits may attractive businesses organizations perhaps specific tour benefit charity way linking businesses interested supporting charity yourtour achieve name recognition community minded organization certain funds befunneled charity thereby offering supporters possible tax deductible benefits check charitable organization regarding qualifying tax deductions individuals interested helping band progress may also good match fund certain expenses may require advertising benefits ideas recognized involvement might consider offering play event individual planning return support people working company may get company offer tour support return band playing company eventas identify potential supporter link specific portion expenses ie local printer printing costs hotel chain complimentary hotel rooms tours coming year youget idea key winning supporters attractive tour package wellplanned marketing coupled finding businesses organizations individuals interest bands success research potential supporters find band offer supporter maximize benefits generou support start one item list expenses begin incorporate tour support idea touring plans poster printing good starting option since visible tangible easier get one sponsor fora tangible item attempt finding many sponsors cover expenses youve successful one sponsor name seen posters potential supportersmay easily show examples supporters contributions number clients incorporated sponsorship tour support program touring routinely successfully reduced specific tour expenses last yeari wish similar success jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated currently consults artists agents managers consultation program manage rinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom get big sponsorship mo ney band tour event production thom king multimediary entertainment marketing rights reserved touring bands greatest opportunity success touring expensive getting tour band event sponsored critical success sponsorship offset production travel prom otion costs virtually expenses right sponsor also significantly augment advertising publicity promotions expenses however getting sponsorship participation take lot effort commitment part need prove topotential sponsors opportunity deliver good return investment following step step procedure used multimediary entertainment marketing secure hundreds thousands sponsorship dollars numer ous tours events artists television programs feature films done several major record labels signed unsigned artists nowwe want share knowledge experience create introduction letter first step securing sponsorship dollars craft professional introduction letter highlighting features benefits opportunity offering features benefits might include inclusion advertising product sampling banner display given brief overview opportunity close letter asking permission send detailed presentation introduction letter critical part sponsorshipsuccess equation well crafted get foot doordemographic analysis understanding audience critical potential sponsors want know reaching best way gathering information right finger tips call radio stations ou think playing music ask account executive ask person fax tapscan scarborough prismdemographic qualitative information likelihood armed detailed overview audience looks like match potential sponsors also great hit list companies start hitting creating sponsorship presentation introduction letter demogr aphic profiles ready begin creating presentation presentation seal deal sponsors contains information need make educated decision opportunity presentation must contain followingelements two three paragraph overview opportunity detailed overview tour routing markets venues overview type public relati ons media support expect sponsor included audience demographic profile tour partnership deliverables sponsor receive investment total investment looking sponsor return sponsor expect pieces puzzle ready go shake trees sponsorship dollars effort consistency land sponso r always deliver promise retain sponsors year year deliv er promptly kick curb philosophy always promise deliver phi losophy assured ongoing solid sponsorship participation years come multimediary founded thom king late multimedi ary worked virgin records capital records universal warner brothers lions gate films several major independent record labels entertainment production companies multimediary also worked several consumer brands including lifestyles condoms miller beer red bull monster energy drink dr martins snapple honda motor company british petroleum adidas multimediary entertainment marketing get band event right track sponsorship details pricing please visit website wwwmultimediarycomsponsorshiphtml perfect marriage artist corporate partner thom king multimediary entertainment marketing rights reserved synergistic partnership artist corporate sponsor impetus new business model music industry everyone industry aware struggle artist ever see penny efforts getting record label deal secondly increasingly difficult record labels stay competitive well profitable ongoing problems however creat ed amazing opportunitiesartist partner working concert first component creating strategic marketing partnership finding corporate partner ready willing able sponsor artist decade multimediary working variety ofcompanies numerous categories ranging beverage industry auto market established nearly contacts vps marketing brand managers moving advertising entertainment marketing budgets towa rds artist partnerships logical several reasons first consumers rarely make buying decisions based entirely print ad radio billboard tv commercial buying decisions emotional often influenced word mouth endorsement taste maker influencer peer groups taste makers influencers usually performing artistes sports figures celebrities ex ample hay day michael jackson able move many join pepsi generation remember one glove thing shaved heads baggies mens eyeliner leg warmers tribal tattoos belly rings low rise pants midriff tops popularity fads started perpetuated taste maker value proposition generates buyin corporate partners second component strategic marketing partnership artist primary concern artist integrity art greatest fear aligning corporate partner cause audience perceive sellingout result risk losing credibility artist corporatepartners also face risks mega stars ali gn super brand face overt endorsement campaign may lose credibility taste maker case everyone loses million dollar question partnership built without jeopardizing integrity art street cred artist solution obvious get know artist know artist personal level find outtheir likes dislikes companies admire eat drink wear spare time hobbies political views create list interests work compare list list potential corporate partners fall artists interests tastes sensibilities h list ready create partnership wins wins winwinyou pieces comes ill scratch back scratch mine part equation symbiotic rubber meets road important par tners establish set defined measurable goals artist label going interested offsetting recoupables production costs promotion advertising well tour support addition increasing unit sales corporate partner expecting build brand equity alignment taste maker artist also looking sellin pullthrough opportunities well experiential branding productsampling options directed toward target market corporate partner need get specific sku product sold retailer onpremise account barnightclubrestaurant ideas could get everybody heading dow n right path lets say example hair care product corporate partner artist targets women artist loves product embraced partnership partner loves demographic artist targets hereare potential scenarios situation may create gift purchase program special cobranded cd unique mix tracks attached partners packaging provides incentive consumers purchase product also gets artist music front target audience referred gwp program onpackprogram manufactures find appealing gift consumer get nowhere else purchasing product also attractive artist moved thousands ofcds unique distribution channel purchase purchase program sim ilar gwp program except artists special cobranded cd available discount consumer purchases corporate partners productoften times comes point purchase disp lay featuring artists likeness instance free standing coca cola display states purchase twelve pack cokeyou get specially mixed available nowhere else cd samplefor touring creates even opportunities artist label expect substantial tour support form money kind gifts corporate partner refer kind mean include artist advertising campaign currently place augment alr eady placed additional dollars support tour looking exchange instore appearances artist also want label artists street teams product sampling instores around theconcert venue sometimes want wrap tour bus brand caseexpect create vip section arena plan show meet greet session eachvenue want give corporate partner exposure venue wel l long permitted something go rider performance contract venue promoter reasonable request considering support corporate tour partner bringing tablehaving artist instores moves much product artist partner pieces ready capitalize lucrative world strategicmarketing partnerships remember careful get bed artist corporatepartners must goals well commitment types partn erships really like marriages stay within call circle trust may circle go unbroken case studies zero lifestyles condoms tour integration lifestyles condoms joined partnership band zero zero voted spin magazines baby makin cd year since lifestyles business keeping happening madesense zero go road tout benefits safe sex recommend use lifestyles condoms lifestyles included advertising promotion zero street teams handed zero lifestyles cobranded condoms lifestyles made generous financial commitment tour offsetan otherwise recoupable expense band moved scans due touring lifestyles obviously got endorsement taste maker product hands welltargeted audiencebonnie raitts tour asked work time grammy awar winning artist bonnie raitts tour extreme privilege given opportunity bring partners bonnie raitts tour partnership came somewhat unique circumstances since bonnie never endorsed product company intend integrity art paramount managements intention green tour embodied bonnie raitts environmental stance potential partner screened advisors greenness culminated tour transportation run bio nonpolluting bio diesel fuel green power entire tour supplied partner integration tour partners able display products within venue partner included program printed recycled paper pr participant significant considering tours like dont happen every day multimediary founded thom king late multimediary also worked several consumer brands including lifestyles condoms miller beer red bull monster energy drink dr martins snapple honda motor company british petroleum adidas multimediary entertainment marketing get tour band event right track sponsorship details pricing please visit website wwwmultimediarycomsponsorshiphtml sell rich hardesty got free cds trip tojamaica scott mccormick disc makers rights reserved business professors would well make rich hardesty case study niche marketing targeting college fraternity crowd hes able parlay singersongwriter talents fulltime eightyearcareer hes sold cds opened kid rock cypress hill gotten major liquor company pay forhis last two albums another company pay spring break gigs jamaica perhaps notsurprising majored business marketing college hardesty left job federal express take stab performing full time quickly became college favorite playing bars singing songs like never wanna fkin see doobie song first album jonesn became one bestselling cds local indiana music scene itssingle never wanna fuckin see rema ined popular jukebox selection kilroys sports bar bloomington il since first put one college bar gigs hardesty learned jagermeister looking new band sponsor sent video made shows could see worked crowd recallshardesty monitored bars played notic ed sold bunch jager played one bars ended selling jager bar world bottles one set ended giving full sponsorship paying last two cds jagersponsored promotion hasnt stopped however last year released copies cd included one hardestys songs worldwide website email get emails people asking get cd says maintained great relationship withthe jager band manager email weekly talk ways keep rolling strong currently helping jamaica giveaway next week tw fans get free round trip tickets travel stay band marchthis year mark hardestys fourth spring break tour negril jamaica year hardesty takes students negril spring break even gives away tickets lucky fansthis promotion helps bring people indiana gigs regularly draws people itgets hot spot target audience college springbreakers since college students fromall us visit negril hardesty able get exposure students national level first jamaica trip set asked sun splash tours new york pay bands trip negril provided brought bunch fans iu purdue wanted show fans great cultural escape also wanted something different would separate theother bands first president leery agreed brought bunch students usand put great show risky business bar grill american band wesparked lot attention negril tour since become popular fans couldnt gothis year sold fast scott mccormick works disc makers disc makers offers bestlooking product hottestsounding audio valuable free promotional tools including free distribution free upc bar code much much wwwdiscmakerscom playing non traditional venues booking nontraditional shows events greg johnson starpolishcom rights reserved earliest days music fan reco rd retailer journalist publicist venue owner radio show host always heard greatest music unfortuna tely never found audience every beatles rolling stones number current favorites many equal brilliance remain great lost classics need name names lists favorites wonder speculate favorites never made bigger well para phrase bruce springsteen tougher rest although art matters matter marry art commerce reality intense competition find keep audience starpolishencourages collaboration competition among developing artists still need tougher restto best build career fan base trouble booking local clubs finding audience conventional performance venues youre simply looking fo r creative ways expand already successful touring schedule perhaps time think outside box consider unusual nontraditional outletsfor live performance especially todays world wi th many clubs dont pay may even try make pay play important ever find nontraditional ways touring getting songs heard help make living minimize cost finding audience promoting act types alternative venues performances living room house concerts springing everywhere prefer call venue blue door oklahoma city house concert even though looks like roadhouse apartment mostly book singersongwriters play clubs blue door certainly intimacy house concert time house concertsare intimate gatherings real living room suburb somewhere gigs primarilyacoustic least lowlevel electric guitar amp usually people come make donationfor music enjoy wine whatever food menu house concerts almost always financial guarantees artist hosts ask reserv ations usually great gigs everyone sometimes artists play pa sometimes music might back yard intimate gig get sometimes significant launching artists career ellis paul coming blue door six years still plays house concerts like suzannas kitchen wimberley texas first time ellis blue door six people aud ience two boston ellis lived sold ticket taking door loyal oklahoma following well arising national appreciation might increase audiences see jim carrey film irene hear elliss world aint slowing soundtrack album ellis paul worked thetrenches paying played numerous house concerts across country noisy bar playing real drag listening room almost always successful nomatter turnoutin folk music circles house concerts tradition many years really select places mainly texas california parts east coast many artists normally associated folk world taking playing house concerts pat dini zio smithereens recently put together house concert tour fan base across country cindy bullens whose history really rock roll planning similar tour fall listing house concerts opportunities around country visitwwwhouseconcertscom also reach mailing list fan base help identifying contactingfolks may want book living room coffeehousesbookstores put two together since almost bookstore gigs stores cafe really coffeehouse gig want book gig barnes noble borders storebystore basis youhave go community relations coordinator want try book tour throu ghout entire chain need go corporate offices goes without saying cant get loud thesesettings musician worth salt knows tone necessary dont forget thelocal coffeehouses might want local solo arti st band play every week bring folks might want find new interesting artist driving sometimes borders andbarnes noble coordinate cd release disc display music department ihave witnessed exciting shows ever borders like bill kirchen rocked placewithout loud bother book readers across store small restaurants know oklahoma city galileos restaurant small bistro books performances week touring musicians quite ready play seat blue door sure happenseverywhere least owners hip good music songwriters usually gigs smallguarantee often cover door probably p lus dinner depending setup small restaurants good alternatives local club listening room wont book yet translate good buzz around act eventually give story leverage need toget bigger venues record stores bigger stores independents really option unless well known enough warrant acd release show smaller rockoriented stores sometimes let set play usually little money least playing music town youve never played stores knowledgeable core audience sometimes initiate concerts times artists come legwork every town least one underground record storethat promotes alternative new music dont shy get touch guys best friends fraternity sorority partiessmaller college gigs artists want play original music often overlook gigs think never hurts try take might covers hat doesnt mean cant play songs well youre tour get one place anot anyway might well play music frat party conventional shows hav e heard greatest road stories parties would suspect sometimes get hand sixties bands paulrevere raiders commander cody mitch ryder detroit wheels others healthy fratparty circuit many bands college partycircuit still great place play dont mind rowdy parties asked play lot cover songs high schools high schools overlooked places play starting high schools great place hone skills make young possibly lifelong fans preparing go next levelthe right contact person booking high school performanc es vary school try contacting teachers administrators student leaders setting playing either assembly outside school start hometown trying around countrysharing gigs hook local artist band open shows return favor want break part country oklahoma city austin band gourds opened local band red dirt rangers turn rangers open shows austin notonly great way build appropriate audience also important develop connections likeminded musicians remember collaboration artists fruitful competition justwork money situation among advance shows busking timehonored tradition itinerant musicians playing street corners nothing ashamed fact decent source helpful pocket money known lucinda williamsused play street area around university texas called drag artists suchas peter case ani difranco stories playing music guitar case open tips find busiest place whatever town play sometimes might need permit city hard get usually bucks fact city leaders feel busking wonderful tradition makes city alive like new orleans go theentertainment district set outside club best place busk since people alreadylistening music nearby talking alternative venue presenters venue blue door oklahoma city kind cross club house concert venue nontraditional although much things small club important remember talking alternative venue presenters really different dealing presenters promoters booking act really sale job one hardest business supposed call convince someone never hear music take chance even love music tough sell well things remember making initialcall prospective nontraditional presenters relaxed cordial ask kind music booked simply ask send demo current disc remember people humans try develop friend ship presenters possible make short folks get lots calls get address say thanks ask call back matter venue easier dont waste time presenters stage dont waste expensive bio press ki photos etc cant tell many photos discarded bands artists send stuff wont ever play send brief bio music thats waste spend lot money elaborate press kits unless particular visual element absolutely critical presentation make look nice readable thats need got elaborate video press kit useless dont make promoter work hard get know im interested someones music want hear music fact whilethe bio might interest dont even need book someone like music need contact ican talk future gigs less really days call back two weeks know cd demo arrived patient get tons f calls cds listen sometimes week isnt enough call several times g etting anywhere assume interested honest sometimes dont cal l back instead telling someone dont like music hardest thing suspect many presenters feel persist know arent getting gig prepared take medicine might right might ready may full itcontractsriders industry standards guarantees years putting shows still pay guarantees established artists something beginning touring artists must prepared even nontradit ional venues general dont expect guarantee unless playing place rely cover charge door make money time likely get least door venue liquor sales ifyou offered one happy guarantee develop bigger following house concerts exception noted usually great gigs everyone almost always financial guarantees artist hosts ask reservations house concerts payfrom anywhere someone like guy clark living room show saying dont ask guarantee remember developing stages important getting music whatever get guarantee presenter takes big hit might want consider backing fee make suffer trying favor taking risk booking alternative venue tricky situation vibe good youprobably want maintain good relationships presenters matter many folks turn thisunderstanding work ways think presenters always ready pay full guaranteeand artists always ready give slack well artists sell seat room never guarantee small doesnt even matter yet leave around guarantee good draw situations riders think riders sheets attached riding onto standard contract outline artists special requirements gotten hand todays touring industry artists making ridiculous requests beer certain kinds food mms certain color etc keep riders relevant production requirements sound lights etc many places sound afford wise invest least sixchannel pa mains monitors take road get higher levelof touring small national clubs refuse accept ridiculous riders everyone plays venue understands times small nontraditional presenter bust tails get gooddeli tray take care artist see go waste expect bottled water beer pop food involved dont bust th eir chops unusual requests requesting rock star treatment silly general beginning level ludicrous counterproductive making look like brat lessening chances future support nice yourpresenters presenters cordial music right reasons take care getting help final notes want find nontraditional places play start getting booking agent early stage going hard unless friend wants help least starting getnational reviews music big booking agent folks mongrel music fleming tamulevich keith case etc going interested nevertheless starting thinking anagent relevant networking required find one starting trusty ol acoustic guitar tow would make sure go annual folk alliance conference even dont think folk artist grassroots workin music going visit website wwwfolkalliancecom find ou great association lucky enough already help early stages career remind everyone call shots never ever give soul musi c away anyone claims connected make prove trusted expect work hard want integrity play musicand make living ready slow build always remember ani difranco isnow captain ship one telling musicwith nontraditional venues although numbers great rewards realize even play people sometimes share music friends last years south southwest music conferenc e chuck might said important thing week gold platinum one record one person time nice jerk numbers arent want small nontraditional presenters always work profitable presenters usually aboutselling booze willing help ou develop audience made money ellis paul years well good luck crazy booking business remember great songwriter jimmy webb said great song great song written sold twentyfive year veteran music business severa l areas including retail records journalism publicity concert promotion consulting greg johnsons passion alwa ys performing songwriter many years retail central oklahoma decade austin leading supporter singersongwriter scene johnson involved careers many today best singersongwriters including lucinda williams kevin welch jimmy lafave micheel fracasso ellis paul red dirt rangers many others experiences enabled greg open blue door venue oklahoma city one countrys leading venues performing songwriters continues run greg also freelance journal ist work appearing austin chronicle austin american statesman depression oklahoma gazette oklahoma today magazine bdmusaolcom phone booking festivals fairs events jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved dont rely major festivals fill gig calendar many town city county statewide events take place throughout year events book local regional talent along big name acts research citys website county governments website states tourist department website us chamber commerce website sure would fantastic play big festivals perhaps one summer even summer unless list least festivals one festival tour make need find gigs fill summer dates build audience market value start getting map regions w want tour planning explore outside home base would first pick states google state website looking department tourism states arts council tourism would search fairs festivals andspecial events specific cities mind want play check city website often org rather com check citys chamber commerce site special city events sponsored local businesses another great site finding small festival events crafts fairs festival network online also lots different festival events check festivalscom also check copy theindie venue bible find festivals fairs area many cities foundation often part city government responsible organizing entertainment events charlottesville va example downtown foundation responsible presenting fridays five downtown pavilion free public event gets whole town concert every friday evening april october performing groups paidthrough city fund event give local regional national touring acts chance toplay audience sometimes numbering kind gig definitely develops future fans opens opportunities return gigs venues around citythink beyond major festivals genre already know begin thinking finding outdoor events general public flock warmer months open wide range possibilities wineries concert series festivals corporate sponsored community events city festivals concert series parks recreation events national park sponsored concert series civic center major events corporate organization conference events familiarizing regional events dont forget check area arts magazines weekly arts newspapers local arts councils resources often recipient listings upcoming events calendars variety community presenting organi zations many listings need submitted many months advance order included pecial upcoming events calendars research coming summer gets presenting organizations late season youll least information well advance next presenting season advance research potential net contacts info many publicly attended festivals fairs events within local region beyond help build strong fan base heres great summer gigs jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years bookcdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom tips getting fair dates corporate gigs les vogt entertainment consultant rights reserved corporate party fair gigs come referrals respected associate passing along positive information job well done tips getting share first step find books events cases exclusive fair buyers party planners event managers destination management consultants like everything else musicbusiness getting gigs often establishing maintaining relationships specificorganizations cater industry hospitality fair associations tourism offices many similar entities often offer memberships anyone related field membership fee range per year sometimes additional fees att end networking events small amount pay compared income make land contract need find creative ways make people aware benefit hiring much fair dates corporate events pay depends greatly location number people attending event ultimately negotiation skills however count onmaking two five times sometimes even much local club date would pay know several noname bands make ten thousand two hour performance make fee structure flexible butdont make low quote price hard raise future bookings first contract could set precedent dont sell shortconfirm backline sound equipment provided either client venue third party sound company bringing equipment handle requirements directly venue already sound system get specs perhaps make trip advance check equipment ability execute flawless performance ultimately responsibility likelihood getting booked client securing potential new clients attendance depend excuses never erase memories look professional executing thorough contract covering event specifics including fees hospitality obligations obligations parking arrangements load inload times locations time sound check make special effort sound good first impression best also wise request deposit better performers paid upon signing contract tosecure engagement include clause regarding insurance corporations hire consultants hirebands rent venues liability sometimes difficult determine contract indemnify youfrom liability band legal business name added events insurance policy additionally insured finally assume appropriate bring guests event necessary bring girlfriend boyfriend ask ahead time provide guest list inthe contract surprises corporate gigs always understanding audience members type event playing dete rmine band dressed black tie beach party theme playing dancing featured st age show background music big stage find big wigs inject proven participation humor direction ifthe appropriate occasion arises information helpful constructing suitable set list overallexecution plan gig music important professionalism set apart rest arrive time start time fun smile lot accommodating client either one hired one hired one hired special request friendly easy deal show internaldisagreements public keep hospitality rider requirements reasonable often meals drinks provided ask need demanding rider requirement list often turnoff apotential buyer lose gig aware purpose event mingle guestsaudience unless approved directly person hired resist selling merchandise soliciting additional gigs party attendees someone solicit keep agent applicablewho hired loop cutting commission often cut future gigswith possibly others matter well perform send person hired personal handwritten always nice thank note following engagement went well request letter recommendation include promo kit soliciting gigs periodically call client remind still interested andavailable functions need music ch ristmas cards andor post cards impressive gig locations wonderful reminders birthday cards creatively find correct birth datesfor clients working fairs corporate events test professionalism require best live expectations youll smile way bank les vogt lead singer vancouve rs first rock n roll recordi ng band contact wwwme mbersshawcalesvogt lesvogtshawcathe solo restaurant gig guitar la carte dan lambert guitar nine records rights reserved qualifications considerations playing solo gigs restaurants style style probably important repertoire play play jazz standards folk tunes classical pieces poprock songs brazilian south american stuff play mostly tunes theyll work play style works venue throttle back bit create ambience conducive dining talking like basically musical wallpaper basic mundane requisites like dressing part creating disturbance youre setting tearing people probably eating keep equipment minimum dont bring extension speaker cabinet use bigger gigs owners put lot thought look feel establishment dont want bunch electronic gear cluttering joint also want amp right next tell exactly loud volume criticalget steady customers complain loud youll need one thoseuncomfortable discussions owner like called principals office restaurant owner hasnever asked turn club owner yes restaurant owner prepared im hired lunch rush noon need set minutes least need get minimum jostling around stay go deal worked owner one venue see large crowd scheduled quitting time enough customers warrant staying longer everyone wins make dough restaurant gets music need diners get extension theambience inconspicuous finish inform owner im done tell thanks go back tear quietly couple minutes poof like ghost im gone availability didnt start playing guitar thought would groovy play restaurants hey ive hadenough crappy jobs know job guitar hand better graveyard shift aluminum extrusion plant restaurant gigs fit perfe ctly schedule teach guitar day till later afternoon lunchtime jobs work great im playing gigs weekends week seem able work kinds jobs fine one reason tend beearlier average nighttime club gig music play tunes catchy melodies vary rhythms keys textures pieces try keep things interesting gigs stretch lot others tune tune tend blend one song another providing nice backdrop sound literally try kind tune like usually sneak new stuff couple familiar onesits great way debut new material wont get lot crowd reaction gig actually dont notice feedback isnt yelling screaming yahooing concert stuff ou play well people let know love come theyre done eating say much liked music also im playing watchpeoples feet theyre tapping along im ive done job oh yeah ask owner selling cds front counter offer cut cd dont want one tellcustomers compliment instead accepting tip put gentle hard sellabout recordings dress dont forget ask owner dress show flexible courtesy restaurant gigs wonderful way generate extra income also create exposure talent music long willing adjust music suit venue dan lambert committed highly regarded sixstringer curr ently based el paso texas usa reveals playing style folkjazz liste ner readily experience recent album blue hand utilized guitars include martin custom wi de neck tony revell custom acoustic lambert playing guitar since holds barred declares hi career aspiration continue making living music performing recording teaching definition guerrilla gig wikipedia free encyclopedia rights reserved guerrilla gigging type concert performed nontraditional setting arranged unusual fashionit became associated punk rock indie rock noise rock bands britain united states duringthe early mid bands perform events sometimes referred guerrilla rockers two major elements characterize guerrilla gig first similar concept flash mob involves band artist performing unexpected sometimes unannounced setting designed accommodate live music bus subway train parking lot building lobby second characteristic involves arranged quickly without typical processes publicity advance ticket sales usually announced various internet message boards well text messages sometimes lastminute flyers often viewed example punk rocks idealistic philosophy aimed achieve underground artistic success without commercialization avoiding mainstream corporate record labels applied via modern communications technology way would possible advent internet popularity online forums socialnetworking sites made possible bands immediately disseminate news gig thousands people hours performance atminimal cost bypassing traditional print radiobased methods publicizing concerts earliest example guerrilla gig january beatles played gig entirely unannounced roof apple studios savile row london performed several takes ir newest songs would appear let album passersby street looked confusion third take get back kicked police due noise complaintsdevelopment britain british bands became known guerrilla gigging early technique first developed concentrated social geographical nature london music scene made possibleto generate favorable buzz ensure attendance events libertines among first use internet technology accomplish often announcing gig hours show providing cryptic instructions fans meet given place await escort flat admission price would collected concert would take place living room basement others provide another example performed brief shows tube trains su bways london underground mixed groups fans startled passengers another famous instance singer badly drawn boy earned passersby busking outside londons waterloo station day going largely unrecognized public united states colorado group friends forever rhode islands lightning bolt examples american bands embraced new extreme diy culture wikipedia biggest multilingual freecontent encyclopedia internet million articles languages still growing retrieved enwikipediaorg definition basement show wikipedia free encyclopedia rights reserved basement show show often punk rock hardcore variety ld basement residential home rather traditional venue basement shows normally held variety reasons chief lack suitable venue area convenience relative ease host give much back local scene community shows hold important symbolic value diy ethic punkhardcore culture shows completely avoid sort corporate sponsorship thereby keeping event pure therefore considered antithesis selling basements suitable smaller bands audience fewer people bands even written songs sounds better basement devil electric basement shows also much fun often double parties many people continue hang show thus great social events meetups casesplaces drinkyet despite symbolic value basement shows declining steadily since several reasons cities become stricter enforcing noise regulations fire codes making basement shows increasingly difficult people becoming less willing hold often theft vandalism occur house show held availability venues increasing basement shows cannot hold enough people bands get larger nevertheless basement shows still occur often stage local shows gettogether local kids touring bands cannot find suitable venues play wikipedia biggest multilingual freecontent encyclopedia internet retrieved house concerts gr eat opportunity fran snyder concertsinyourhomecom rights reserved house concerts one important trends independent music today musicians across thecountry discovering great way connect new audiences performing peoples homes theres something house concerts intimacy really allows deeper connection audience connection often leads strong merchandise sales lifelong fans perform solo duo small trio playing minutes mostly original material little amplification donations person attend house concert community currently made hundreds loosely affiliated folk acoustic music fans generally interested folk contemporary folk singersongwriter bluegrass countryamericana celtic perform rap hard rock cover tunes electr onic music wont find much interest house concert presenters time also many current house concert hosts prefer book acts theyve seen often go music festivals check acts play nearby clubs since mostpresenters book shows per year hobby job many stay booked pretty far advancesome positive trends people discover house concerts every day h ouse concerts becoming popular way see live music great source new fans artists internet easier ever artists concert hosts find artists actively growing market every time play house concert good chance turn interested fan house concert host new host might enjoy experience much starts booking artists growing house concert community open different kinds artists poets childrens performers instrumental flamenco guitar act fit living room might eventually find fan looking alternative bars noisy cafes venues provide manydistractions tvs artists heads house concerts might great new source gigs pursue get started learn house concerts put whats expected whats optional many opportunities currently exist region start fans best opportunity artist get bookings quickly well attended make nice profit remind every time send emails house concerts include link articlesite get information host one living quarters arent adequat e find friend family member neighbor put one arent ready full minute show consider boo king artist really admire book opening act talented performer comfortable close crowd telling stories songs hanging new fans owe explore opportunit ies fran snyder singersongwriter based lawrence ks love house concerts fran snyders music heard wwwfransnydercom house concerts new way reach new fans bruce haring author destroy career music rights reserved besides usual nightclubs concert halls bars gazebos growing movement toward house concerts beauty house concert entertainment purest form unlike nightclub rules pretty much whatever wish request smoking drinking dont need lot ofequipment huge sound system start whatever time wish end whenever biggest reason audience chat members theopposite sex drink many hundreds annoyi ng things people bars youre performinga house concert necessarily take place living room although thats usually first choice barns basements pastures backyards popular forums event suitability key consideration fourpiece rock band works lot better barn living room similarly wispyacoustic performer better front living room audience pasture urban environments apartment center hall become performing venue choice process house concerts pretty well understood participants typically fan music decides want turn people know artist decide contact artist set house concert deal works like artist typically guaranteed certain amount money door charge instituted food drink may may part deal artist comes performs gets chance sell new cd merchandise mingles newly fans gets cut door typically half although generous patrons particularly havebeen hitting wine show known fork entire bankro always ask intermission house concert tough sustain attention long periodsin intimate venue also provides opportunity upsell audience new cd merchandise house concert patrons glad take advantage opportunity supportan artist theyve built strong connection last minutes chaos gig ending many may slip door buying half time theyre focused motivated naturally performing nontraditional venue drawbacks may lug equipment several flights stairs apartment building cant crank volume coliseum levels room perform may acoustically perfect may find seated stool thats great forholding plant certainly uncomfortable performer may also given houses come equipped stage find uncomfortably close proximity guests creates certain sense intimacy also breaks barriersthat may may willing see fall particularly true hitting wineduring show remember wont carrying way people public venue youll entertain two hours close proximity youll get know ways venues simply cant providedespite caveats shows great wa spend evening entertaining anywhere people setting artist usually treated reverence unlike birthday party gig theyre hear tune background ise number organizations across country cater house concerts usually putting word fan base generate attention house concerts generated word mouth connections attract audience friends family house concert usually performed away typical performance areas thus may see venue first time walk door like performing situation wise set ground rules front plan introduce break available facility expectedget writing like club date settlement go smoothly time finger pointing debate door takes managed someone entourage po ssible house concerts intimate arenas develop ability talk audience guest someones home nothing make happier little homework throwing references house people audience bruce haring managing director diy convention teaches artists entrepreneurs create promote protect distribute independent film music book show features prominent artists executives talking paths success appeared new york los angeles nashville many cities wwwdiyconventioncom haring auth several music industry books including destroy career music avoiding common mistakes musicians make lone eagle publishing order copy visit lone eagle publishinghollywood creative directory website wwwhcdonlinecom house concert booking tips artists fran snyder concertsinyourhomecom rights reserved attend house concert possible theres better education become excellent amazing many people delude want proof american idol personal show youve done research regard host valuable human wonderful thing arts even wont book humble understand matter good always people arent turned music reasonable understand hosts limited schedules never able book every act like consistent people busy sometimes messages dont get returned hurts feelings doomed every host different wise follow twice month get least received package back occasional polite reminder im touring area november aquarter keep wearing welcome get thank noresponse year respectful move generous consider hosting house concert artist admire think karma deposit proactive theres quicker way get house concert bookings educate fans consistently emails website links announcements stage accommodating house concert host different needs concerns learn honor make sure understand needs professional without corporateddoonntt ignore especially b lose heart things dont happen quickly hardly anything good ever c underestimate travel costs travel time forget build mailing list important selling cds e ignore musical tastes host want bluegrass better bluegrass call f expect guarantees must ask gentle prepared nog expect fill hours one album material h forget ask petssmoking allergic dependent either desperate shows always showsj forget people want fun music depressing stage persona better k underestimate intimacy house concerts artists uncomfortable close audience l assume host fill room without help ready help promote house concert series open public assume room board included anything else matter remember ask hosts website ciyh profile says looking artists timedo say fran snyder singersongwriter based lawrence ks love house concerts fran created wwwconcertsinyourhomecom site dedicated creating opportunities artists perform gigs wher e people listen site free use artists may join year promote act site also funds nat ional press campaign increase popularity house concerts fran snyders music heard wwwfransnydercom setting house concert tr ritchie singersongwriter rights reserved house concert hows kawn sert n live performance assemblage music enthusia sts musical artist artists private residence equivalent setting sometimes held conjunction festivities ie potluck supper song circle jam session unique opportunity experience favorite performer close personal without musical amplification artificial ba rriers performer listener superior alternative noisome crowded hardtogetto venues downtown rural andor suburban communities sometimes option hearing live music locally interesting addition itinerary touring musician lively economical antidote nehahs nothing ever happens around syndrome obvious choice could natural love hearing music live setting make living playing music next time come town dont house concert youve ever hosted new years eve party friends organized garage sale thrown together neighborhood potluck necessary skills required little booklet designed cover bases outline details stepbystep take begin lets rocket science trust meon fingers one hand everything youll need enumerated fingers one hand assuming least four fingers find place concert spread word set room host show finding place well doesnt get much simpler well show living room thats theyre called house concerts right attendance usually runs house concerts good sized living room say x larger sq ft business move furniture aroundand get lot bodies space size might snug one charms house concertsare inherent coziness still place small worry sorts nonhouse possibilities ive done nonamplified shows book stores music shops publiclibrary rooms art galleries school rooms community halls grange halls church basements barns back patios informal character houseconcerts make adaptable number environments purposes though lets assume room sufficient size im coming tour months weve set date show spread word start talking house concerts still fairly rare many areas country idea turning home temporary concert hall novel concept lot people people experience concert home setting usually become enthusiastic converts fact might time cautionary disclaimer may find onetime fora producing house concerts enjoyable evolves regular semiregular series worse things could happen begin letting people know concert discover house concerts well suited smaller closely connected communities promotion simply word mouthyour audience typically upwards people know friends start talking friends relatives people work invite neighbors block tell childrens teachers family doctor checkout clerk market mechanic works car tellersat bank anyone come contact day today basis think might enjoy live music let know someones going come perform conc ert right living room maybe youll want potluck supper beforehand circle friend include musicians maybe youll want jam session concert let people know remind tv hasnt completely usurped culture yet make postcards containing relevant concert information description music date time much suggested donation whether youre planning potluck jam session etc include phone number reservations later directions carry car bag purse hand also mail invitat ions youre internet proficient put together mailing list send email notice beauty email isthat send several reminders regarding show reservations et c another thing works well youre hosting show neutral outofhouse setting toprint flyers post around town bookstore window market bulletin board library laundromat local music store wherever theres foot traffic simple courtesy always ask permission post things usually people dont mind week following show make rounds remove people appreciate efforts something else tape couple flyers inside rear side windows car lot people look curiosity go daily errands keep one postcard near phone home reminder mention concert everyda phone calls concert held neutral setting broader job advertising youprobably wont need concern last suggestions flyers around town carswindows concert going take place home youre like people youre probablyhesitant throw open home anyone alternative space comfortably go largermore diverse audience stay calm timely words advice breathe breathe relax take easy whole idea make good thing happen enjoy youre publicity stuff doesnt happen overnight occupy every waking moment wide circle friends probably wont take much advertising fill house far timelines go heres gene ral plan moving things along month show make postcards start letting people know concert word mouth thing handouts initial email announcement two weeks postcard mailing like put flyers appropriate event want get really ambitious especially house concerts arent norm community maybe get touch local newspaper article timed appear week show performers pretty well versed promotion concerts help everything youll need along lines postcardand flyer blanks press releases photos etc post updated email announcement reminderthe week show make last round phone calls remind everyone come one email minder give pat back job well done note keep running account whatever expenses ou accrue plus receipts youll reimburse concert performer may want receipts business expense tax purposes big day arrives tip avoid lot hectic lastminutedetails feeling little prep work days beforehand remember want able enjoy concert dont run ragged might set room concert way stagecreate stage area performer concert room front fireplace french doors open corner room arrange seating face stage lighting place floor lamp small table reading light near performer sit stand usually suffice even better job oflighting lay hands one two utility clamp lights available almost hardware store fit watt bulbs devise way mount maybe camera tripod ceiling light fixture clamped convenient curtain rods make sure direct toward performer seating lets think minute enough chairs con sider places might obtain loaners school church library etc even tell people bring forget chairs arrange people lounge floor combination course always rent folding chairs last resort theidea keep production costs minimum hosting show house concerts typically consist two sets music minutes short break minutes people stretch legs chat refreshments visit facilities purchasethe artists cds etc people assembled settled youll lcome everyone introduce performer something simple like good evening everyone thanks coming tonight fortunate us wonderful musician performer lets get started please welcome break time break might want light refreshment hand things like coffee tea sodas chips dip etc also ask friends bring home baked goodies well fact good idea enlist avolunteer oversee chore remember dont volunteers usual perk grant free admission people help night show refreshment coordinator person collect money door handle cd sale artistbreak refreshments couple coffeemakers service keep demand make sure usual condiments hand cream sugar honey plenty cups want eliminate lot dishwashing use paper cups napkins plates might well set agood example also set basket sign reads donations treats help offset expenses break make short reintroduction artist sit back enjoy rest show money thing averaged per house concert breaks paid attendance people per registrant per say average good place start trying formulate financial expectations number ways compensate performance youre financial position could simply pay pocket variation pool resources friends toward thissame end common way reimburse though comes attend concert way suggested donation registration fee dont let terms confuse semantics since houseconcerts defined private performances private residences fall outside boundaries ofcommercial statutes apply public clubs c oncert halls regarding licenses entertainment taxes call registration fee suggested donation intents purposes asa ticket price cover charge admission fee different name animal rose name simplest way deal money thing simply collect door night concert risky financially aesthetically due noshows youre paying performer directly far best way via prepaid advance reservations way youll know exactly many people expect helps answers several questions eliminate couple problems one provides keys seating refreshment needs two people prepay less likely cancel last minute even still get compensated noshows noshows alltoocommon fact life bane house concerts attrition rates unusual even people lemnly promised oath assorted deities theyll things come work late kids get sick theyre tired whatever happens nothing disappointing expecting full house half ofthe chairs go empty doubly worse youve refuse people wanted come youthought full house minimum takes audience least people generate good energy really successful house concert unless youve sold via presa les always continue accept reservations paid unpaid moneyin hand proof soldout show people reluctant commit topresales registration explain firstcome firstadmitted situation way theyll guaranteed seat presale registration show one thing make easier offer incentive say discount presales admission versus full price door another way encourage presales set account paypal cantake credit cardspaypal paypal convenient way anyone accept credit cards credit cards give convenient means making prepaid reservations know several house concert producers use paypal thispurpose check website wwwpaypalcom event end evening youll taken x amount instances youll extract expenses send way remainder additional considerations heres things consider course getting ready show coproducers theres law says enlist friend two divvy work makes lot fun time start friday saturday shows things get way weeknight sunday show start things halfhour hour earlier perhaps co nsider late afternoon show sundays especially conjunction potluck picking sessionmore later smoking nonsmoking early discuss preferences performer r egarding smoking usually house concerts nonsmoking affairs accommodations typically porch back stoop patio feel craving show break afterwards kid situation since shows happen close quarters children cause considerable disturbance dont capacity sit attentively two hour concert general rule good idea encourage people arrange sitters children age twelve parking adequate parking neighborhood accommodate extra cars secondary benefit inviting neighbors usually wont take iss ue parking situation feel like theyve included loop make sure guests dont block driveways fire hydrants otherwise complicate life others performer accommodation performer need place stay town w hether arrangement someone else think performer distant relative old college acquaintance make place spare room couch den show performer coffee morning lay towel andwashcloth important note performers extremely allergic pets others adverse reactions tobacco smoke youre talking perfo rmer accommodations remember ask theyre susceptible irritants also youll providing meals make sure know carnivoreomnivorevegetarian affiliations early expandable concert might feel like going turn concert daynight affair potluck jam session cookout etc know musicians coming concert invite bring theirinstruments another charm house concerts easily evolve loose communal music exchange showhow workshop frequently songwriting workshops conjunction concerts theyre informal sessions usually two hours length groups participants around per person format roundrobin discussion well critique worksinprogress talk finding songwriters authentic voice explore ways developing melodies discuss develop arrangements effective performance answer music music business related questions anytime people interested holding workshops im happy come town little early stay little longer hold session surprise ending guess done thats youve seen easy spread word house concerts coming thing im convinced theyre going come popular time goes live increasingly isolated culture people hungry authentic experience community want part something real house concerts however humble gesture maybe little part reality illustrate people make things happen right wherethey without necessity lot hype ex pense music art kind magic still afoot world lets toast making things happen lets bring home songwriter tr ritchie twotime finalist kerr ville folk festivals new folk showcases headline performer top honors napa valley ca sisters jubilee co folk festival songwriting competitions double showcase songwriter featured walnut valley festivals new artist showcase kansas also one dozen finalists chosen among twelve hundred applicants showcase music mountain stage newsong festival west virginia information visit wwwtrritchiecom folk club audience guide jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit rights reserved whats alfie new folk club experience heres general guide works folk music never gone away always strong presence however since great folk boom high profile still still making music filled ourhearts souls theres bit reawakening general public recent times suppose someof reaction empty calorie musical content disco years dark times thejoyful discovery charms vitality celtic music also fueled revival audience exposed wide variety music performers devoted oldest traditional song forms childe ballads well whose choices run recent music tom paxton phil ochs even contemporary singer songwriters like jewel billmorrissey john gorka folk music say sorry theres one definition satisfy everyone audience ask respectful performers professional caliber first timers scared wits love music want toshare please listenone satisfying aspects folk clubs opportunity see new performers trying wings first time may greatest value hat venue musicians ready bring instruments songs basements front public playing bars may payalthough usually poorly audience generally far intent conversations rowdiness performers listened think thats one greatest attractions jeremiah mccaw lives brantford ontario canada folk page created site give shape folk folkoriented activity south central ontario area share love folk music wwwjeremiahca jeremiah also member ezeduzit acousticbased trio although focused primarily old timey material repertoire ranges traditi onal contemporary even original instrumental vocal music wwwsympaticocajimhodgef creating local gigs mark w curran author getting gigs musicians singers survival guide rights reserved many traditional venues methods getting gigs jammed competition often difficult make headway particularly crowded market solution create gigs none existed thus act gig ways found useful feel free invent four wallingtwo walling act concert fairly new business model emerged new economy fourwalling twowalling venuesthis involves renting corenting club space theater advertising promoting well ticket sales take part ticket money depending arrangement venue one extreme example las vegas almost showroom performers rent casino showroom either production companies partnership producing entity sometimes partners casino sometimes purposes talking going venue community renting facility money great act great draw disastrous people dont show public fickle one never predict numbers may turn see event many concert promoter gone bankruptcy way successes fourwalling act tribute acts small theaters high risk gamble cant afford roll dice dont friends made money producing tribute shows even name acts theaters even tell sometimes lose much win producerpromoter responsible ever ything would amazed many details go producing even smallest show contracts sign insurance policies printing advertising promotion tasks endless number jobs must performed exact timetable screw could lose shirt goes well go well lets say rent seat venue plu house sound lights stage personnel add another box office services miscellaneous things like insurance catering add advertising costs say another band opening actso example sell tickets even thats profit must factor many weeks prep takes produce promote show must sell every seat make kind profit half capacity youve broken even believe fun putting months work money show bad turnout performing top unfortunate position work ass perform still lose moneyremember go way great feeling selling show walking away decent profit process able play large stage appreciative concert audience many factors variables affect turnout greatly weeknight less ideal saturday ideal holiday weekend avoid rainingsnowing night economy downward cycle war yet another foreign country pricing overpricing tickets theaterwelltrafficked flyers lobby sufficient enough time attract patrons attending shows included season mailer even arent presenting show part season public sensitive issues prevent venturing cocoons kind event add many choices people spend time entertainment dollars even staying home far preferable going enduring traffic crowds potentially bad show home theater gaming systems almost every home plus internet distractions see getting people go show become difficult task best lets say single acoustic performer large following since costs band take ticket money book smaller venue seats still charge could walk away tidy profit since cost theater rental less smaller venue youwouldnt paying backup band offset risk might consider two walling venue meaning split profitloss equally venue theater simply split rent ticket money club might consider taking door ticket money club gets drinks food way see turnout maybe take act nearby town try four walling another venue find smaller theaters willing help larger ones fact los angeles many larger theaters strict policy help promote committed promoting season shows often feel help fledgling promoters pulls focus away projects also aware many smaller theaters little staff rarely afford someone help market show act major following presold element tribute act think fill seats might perfect situation successful fourwall proceed caution area lose money hurryif decide fourwall small theater make sure start early sixtwelve months nice window theater well attended patrons throughout year see flyers lobby theater least somewhat open helping market show get saturday night show weeknight hold prize drawing order get audience join mailing list theater include season mailing theater include newspaper advertising promote show using flyers email posters start promoting least months advance show date find local businesses sponsor show offset costs finding sponsors contribute show ex change ad program often make difference loss profit finding sponsors tough time consuming job become difficult pursuit top duties may able find someone within sphere influence make phone calls local business behalf solicit donations exchange percentage four walling satisfying way build audience make profit offer great way get name local community allows sell merchandise show make sure money put aside c four wall number theaters different regions within driving distance one overnight stay shows become successful schedule annual concert expanding circle around home base radius article excerpted book getting gigs musi cians singers survival guide mark w curran available wwwnmdbookscom mark w curran lo angelesbased professional musician singer well wellknown expert field music marketing author sell music profitably sell recordings online getting gigs wi thout agent available nmd bookscom cant find gig get street kevin minihan eastwood band rights reserved rule number one aspiring musicians practice makes perfect well yes kind practice ill spell need noyou must practice playing live front audience hear frustrated moans many sa ying cant get gig use practice well friends simply true excuse want take opportunity crush way get gig day week underutilized practice performing streetsno excuses person band play street true easier solo acoustic performer advancement battery powered amplifiers even pas old excuses play electric guitar bass player dont hold ight anymore would suggest band play acoustic set ease set must play electric get battery powered equipment immediately small gas powered electric generators ar e quiet inexpensive days play options endless anywhere large number people best area people seeking entertainment town cool entertainment district area popular clubs restaurants located means pick corner part town outdoor cafes try set within ear shot town example commercial development movie theater right next row bars restaurants shops people types areas open listening music plus theywill money pockets hopefully use tip purchase cd prominently displayed next even set corner next arena national band fits genre music playing leverage fans hundreds possibilities use head come new ideas hang potential fans hang watch two things need wary cops criminals call local police department city hall check citys laws street performances exampl e cities allow performers certain types city owned property although would probably ask leave dont want risk getting ticket also need careful avoid shadier parts town dont tempt crook taking hard earned tip money stay well lit areas play high traffic locations use common sense dont want standing late night dark street small bills lying yourfeet dont make easy target robbery get enjoy secret benefit beside obvious benefits earning tip money making cd sales getting valuable live practice another benefit surprise incredible boost self confidence get firststreet performance lets face playing unknown environment seem little frightening first sing first note get first tip cloud nine youve mastered playing street able play anywhere complete confidence get play kevin minihan musician writer jack trades master none residing questionable outskirts dallas tx plays bands never gets enough sleep playing music writing enjoys sharing experience knowledge musicians along writing articles websites kevin plans write series books order help others achieve dreams succ ess music businessthe art showcasing rick goetz elektra records rights reserved working ar seen literally thousands bands last several years actually tried counting bands seen one point try talk boss giving raise didnt work thanks asking let make early disclaimer saying little scientific showcasing process article meant foolproof plan get signed showcase really collection experiences worked worked people past see whatgets signed becomes hit less think understand record industry believe even side fence confusion frustration crazy business weve chosen saidthese things hope youll able get article ar people looking performance label showcase checklist things accomplish labels chasing way around done right showcase terms troubleshoot make sure showcases run smoothly awareness factors influence decision making process ar representative music business executives getting ready showcasegetting label attention mom really likes new demo time call record company ideally three things would strong ly recommend getting whole shopping showcasing process team management lawyer place professional radiofriendly sounding demos demonstrate waiting major label funding anything else start career pressing selling records getting airplay marketing internet touring country etc musician last years realize aforementioned tasks easier said done promise three things guardian angels endure showcasing process done incorrectly proces challenging humiliating going puberty team ok paper sounds easy back step one supposed find decent team well science set ru les give bring point point b say playing clubs developing following meet talk every band manager promoter encounter strength developing act people know people able trade favors ask big local act home town management theyve encountered lawyer like managers lawyers seem find new clients existing ones viable way encountering potential team members also research managers lawyers agents successful would understand genretake meetings everyone give time day even nothing comes meetings keep friendly contact people never know might need one another something one thing keep mind great bands make great managers lawyers arereally much trouble building team perhaps spend time focusing perfecting craft writing better songs playing better shows building following words build come demos ok ill work putting team together least right things attract right team members guy babbling good demos hes writing abou showcasing ive found good demos usually important factor finding major label record deal efficient way generating enough label interest get showcasing stage career myadvice front beg borrow steal words whatever takes come cash tomake good demos start showcase try find local studio engineer producer whose work sounds radioready maybe another bands demo like try towork research everything spending money recording remember majorlabels radio driven part business selling live show ive seen bands could barely play live get record deals demos sounded ready radio cases showcase really formality record co mpanys mentality even suck live cant tell radio ive even heard bands great demos signed without ever seen label rep hand ive seen amazing live bands come decent recordings material day remain without deal starting career hell supposed start career im lacking funding time contacts get ballrolling arent bit unrealistic say except already know record business hell recent years burden artist development shifted record companies management artists dont like dont agree really way yes unfair yes hard hell getthings going career without major label resources yes able start career without help major much sellable commodity come showcase time look way ar person investor co mpany artist band corporation team senior management sta ff pitching corporation people like position acquiring corporations think successful corporation already beyond blueprint demo phases already demonstrating vi ability marketplace much likely want invest future experience thing predict future sales business existing sales hard hell done think kid rock sold well records label signed lava atlantic already streetteam mbers received decent amount coverage national periodicals company great job record nothing would replaced years legwork addition kind legwork may put stronger bargaining position negotiating deal dave mathews mc hammer got better average royalty rates lure themaway already profitable independent careerslabel interest anyway stop longwinded preamble tell im rock outin front record execs right minute promise first want say word gauging labels interest project important know people stand show showcase hard tellmusicians often misunderstand intentions interest level guess id better explain meanswhen say something wow im gonna honest herei know im going regret later goes say please send demo means want hear someone told good iced band something right doesnt mean anything speak ive listened point youll know whats say well let know next time play new york means well demo good great maybe live show earth shattering might talk demos something kindof means keep touch let know things progr ess also indicates excited enough get plane go check yet doesnt mean call travel agent book tourasap interest level isnt quite point yet say ok ill come see next show even town means im pretty excited either loved demos fact youve demonstrated project making money way someone else business trust convinced project needs immediateattention doesnt mean person need impress like ar reps need approval upper tier get anything signed say guys great id like get boss come see often statement means decision label id sign since see response man upstairs depending reaction decide proceed doesntguarantee man upstairs like hought convincing cynical bastard jr task wait meet cynical bastard sr said reps wouldnt proceed unless think boss understand project major label interest like venereal disease tell youve got wont doubt mindsetting showcase ok major label interest requirement showcase understanding level label interest ishelpful tell showcasing please youve patient lawyer manager ta ke copies demos album send closest industry contacts looking feedback need likely material get listened quickly sent lawyer manager one shouldfollow see received andor reviewed id stress materials sent closest contacts first way get someone likely listen carefully provide honest detailed feedback criticism closest c ontacts letting know wouldnt even travel across street check projec might want consider going back drawing board working demo material feedback decent however means invite show time sit team figure labels would idealhome youve already sent material people team know best would recommend making sure packages sent labels perceive best fit project ifluck timing talent maybe get people check outrules big rock show say get couple labels interested things go perform theirhometown mine better showcase rehearsal studio venue bring mydrunken friends show guest list label gives option place mine default onenightstand logic response always place ideally hometown venue comfortable front many fans find showcase likely stressful nomatter home town fa miliar venue better able predict little pitfalls playing live get sound check soundman good promoterclubowner move set time back line lik e venue equipment need bring everything get sound check make sure know tip soundman town try bring soundman least find one comes highly recommended wherever wind showcasing another good reason avoid coming label territory crowds new york los angeles record labe ls located suck people rarely go check new acts tend cool move show real appreciation also matter night choose play new york la always national ct another buzz band youll competing another thing consider ar representative tends feel less work seeing band venue thats one usual haunts downtown manhattan los angeles believe help may given decision play ideal circumstances common story showcasing bands seen first representativ e scout hometown flown new york los angeles play senior officers company sometimes record label staff brutal experience really dont know tell prepare picture youre room filled mostly strangers know nothing except work record label theres alcohol usually smoking one looking pick someone like theywould ordinary show bar somewhere sole focus tention mob jaded record executives friend mine band showcase entire label staff last year one horrifying experiences id ever heard sterile rehearsal room like one describedthe band waited label president living legend arrive halfhour uncomfortablystared several dozen new york hipsters band finally greeted label head acouch placed ass carried within spitting distance stage label head satexpressionless arms folded bands entire set could prepare well iguess thing think practice know set forwards backwards stand deliver circumstances another option worth considering performing st udio know put good show exactly easy natural advantages youll hav e time sound check everything set way want youll far control appeals youthe importance fans legion loyal fans dont afraid bri ng every last one showcase difficult thing pack venue even cover unless youre something right go town check band im watching crowd much watching performance funny thing ar every passing day job become less like ordinary consumer example havent purchased cd paid see performance months honestly im almost interested average yearold kid thinks thin kthe president label work told story seeing band several years ago went multiplatinum act didnt get fact hated rather bored middle packedshow wandered around talked people crowd band every person talked toswore band next coming christ allowed ar representative brought band attention sign went sell millions millions records obviously factors involved rabid fans show night played huge part signing dont fake often find showcasing lessthanideal circumstances best toimprovise make forced sterile rehearsal room bring candles elements stage show room liven bit means someone knows set operate lights lighting really help show remember likely playing room zombiefaced record execs tend move lot even simple strobe light wonders make feel like something room moving talk label bringing case beer friends rehearsal room cant imagine would mind nothingelse might make feel comfortable imagine helps grea deal careful playing drunkenfriendsinarehearsalhall card however ive seen harm good works right itll bunch people enjoying music beer ive seen itappear forced seems like band instructed every member audience freak andoverreact every song might trying helpful careful audience coaching general go see show bands territory im expecting see wellpromoted packed show best example show see one hint f something looks staged saw band thanking group young girls handing bills long loudly demandedband autographs middle conversation total buzz kill set lists spontaneity obviously one live would recommend writing set list several weeks showcase practicing exact way intend play make sure comfortable showcase set hat could play hand grenades lobbed also short sets tend work better long ones would say play strongest andor mostcommercially viable material showcase particularly rehearsal hall find songs record company focusing ordinary show bit flexibility even leave crowd wanting pray get encore always good sign put song getting best feedback middle maybe latter half set ar people notoriously late would even go far wi th rehearsals script inbetween song banter venue real show always announce projects name twice durin g set way theres mistaken identity dont afraid call mailing list cd info always like know aband isnt shy selling records organized enough keep mailing list mean go overboard stage banter song titles cool mention crowd interaction always plusbut one really wants hear life story besides job right stage people ask youfor life story set guest lists guest lists industry people shouldnt big deal reason another cause problems one plus showcasing rehearsal hall wont deal fragile egos bullshit whining comes putting together guest list make arrangements venue areplaying beforehand dont discover late guest list crowded come pocket extra people list know front wont getting large list dontworry ar people expense accounts used paying cover charge showwill sold really cause problem youre selling club shouldntbe giving shit size guest list anyway make sure industry guests theguest list getting know younger scouts ar people far wealthy ifyouve got ar assistant scout helping throw bone canif youve got space put people nice courtesy dont make sure communicate people invite list anyone would let nominal cover charge deter probablyisnt worth time anyway labels leverage say things going well several people interested invite showshould play labels one another get better deal would advisable get project themiddle bidding war cases much good thing numerous occasions seen bands managed get majority ar community new york one shows andthen blown case anyone day would say try bringingpeople shows smaller groups maybe even one one always luxury ifthere multiple labels interested seeing showcase new york los angeles youcan one showcase different groups people without making less impressive ive found many people show certain show b e critical performance find asking band really worth hy pe know childish packed showcase buzz band kind like going see one blockbuster movies spends millions advertising gets dozens huge corporate sponsors movie might good rarely meets expectationsbecause hype never quite good great movie kind stumble upon major ar turnout show doesnt always lead disaster though sometimes theattendees step deal band goes whomever feel comfortable orwhomever offers generous deal times however many labels interestedin band band find middle bidding war obviously enviableposition doubleedged sword one hand band many different options choose also inflated perception obstacle surviving hype generate biggest bidding wars last several years bands su ch radish rubyhorse hayden flick furslide names sound familiar trust say quite obscure music like majority bidding war acts bands go perform like collective ar community thought would believe heightened expectation placed bands something failure band cost label great deal money released unconscious perception label staffis perform better average new release since always case seems thatpeople quicker dismiss bidding war record even selling moderately well bewarethe hype bestcase scenario get offer one label see leverage offer better offer labels luck get modest amount competitive deal offers table reread last two sentences aloud thought would good time mention ideas stated article opinions rick goetz elektra records anyone else anyway touchy subject must careful treat deal memo get respect deal memos get pulled table time dont think take time flaunt fact continuing shop even though label x put money mouth get offer dream label seems team like reasonable deal maybe sign get career offer label bottom list maybe delicately put spin pitch labelswhen say delicately mean dont call everyone ar community try stir things call labels expressed interest date label made offer let know information deal table band available forever warned take long looking options might loose deal memo table careful get second label make offer look improve stakes interested parties long many offers much hype dont risk pitfalls biddingwarband never said little friendly competition wrong warned youre middle negotiations dont exaggerate one label offering one music business twisted little social group unlike high school people talk gossip frequently seem least one two degrees separation one another good chance tell onelabel offering moon isnt true little lie uncovered screw yourrapport one labels one last comment rapport ar person label crucial try understand hisher position within label ie level seniority determine whether communicate understand ther also ask vision hope somewhat lines acompetitive bid situation person label communicate better important could decide land also happy youll youre buck little campers youve made far real trooper think ive run silly anecdotes halfbaked witticisms job showcasing find right label project process get many free fancy dinners hope continue making good music let many obstacles deter dreams goals please bear mind process like marathon asprint dont loose hope rick goetz senior director ar elektra records part atlantic records group wwwatlanticrecordscom attending open mics jams open mic performers guide jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit rights reserved stage scary place even supportive friendly environment folk clubs circuit one first things realize get perform alone upthere person working sound board integral part performance guitar youre holding words theres thing solo youre involved cooperative effort sound person good sound person bring best per formance enhancing strengths downplaying weaknesses general make sound better thought possible three people life aggravate barberhairdresser bartender sound person possible talk himher beforehand questi ons may theyre friendly approachable susceptible flattery hey else fails try sinceritymaterial recommend three songs ready case someone one ones youve prepared playing songs real advantage happen time time generally considered poor etiquette repeat song thats done already evening doesnt happen avoided wherever possible remember youre among friends particularly first outing pick songs overly difficult goodness sake literally st ay within comfortable vocal range first time scary enough without deal tricky vo cal instrumental part lots time opportunity bravura stuff later set get stage take position comfort able hopefully youll practiced position youre intending play whether st anding sitting yes really make difference let mc sound tech arrange mics shou ld work fairly close microphone bit daunting hear voice amplified first time natural tendency back resist bill crawford says eat mic best working distance microphone inches less inches better hands width also closer mic better bass response try keep working distance consistent end feetaway mic sound man going assume youre going stay case adjustthe gain mic distance suddenly lean forward sound levels go rightthrough roof didnt really want per forate audiences eardrums another advantage gain ie youre working close mic theres much lower likelihood feedback occur course major disruption performance andhonest theyre nice people didnt really want responsible turning brains topudding guitar doesnt onboard pickup itll miked let person setup arrange point try maintain consistent position relative microphone may notice mic wont set direct line soundhole guitar dontaim soundhole squarely youre performi ng tend promote overly boomy bass even feedbackgo hearing amplified make back psychologi cally well physically resist well let voice go im saying must sing loudly saying sing fully crash burn one ways first hesitant tentative second going missing first guarantees failure got chanceat second way gives shot success even youre target well least tried andthat counts lot people youll performing get fullest tone let thesound person partner remember take care volume levels thats job give thebest audience deserve okay stage youre nervous getout youve determined youre going go youre prepared possibly guitar tuned well know tune went stagedidnt encounter one fella tuned guitar carefully home packed carefully case put trunk car wintertime doncha know got cold took folk club went stage without retuning oy sound wouldja believe oriental tone scale reasonable facsimile thereof obviously didnt realizejust susceptible guitars changes te mperature humidity swear instruments detune even look crossways well one thing start perform take couple seconds gather remind breathe really start wi thout full breath never get caught happened im confessing much audience left breathlessby performance repeat earlier phrase go jeremiah mccaw lives brantford ontario canada folkp age created site give shape folk folkoriented activity south central ontario area share love folk music although focused primarily old timey material repertoire ranges traditi onal contemporary even original instrumental vocal music wwwsympaticocajimhodge live performance first open mic interview open mic host spook handy anne freeman aspiring songwriter rights reserved af usually happens open mic im new songwriter im making first visit open mic happens next first thing someone wants play open mic know open mic means definition changed last years people ca distinctly different things open mics traditional open mic synonymous open stage key word open means anyone wantsto go ever want true open mic usually show starts pm peoplewho want perform need sign pm mc either pull names hat call people perform first come first serve cases way things still workthe way run show lot people new jersey run shows sign advance usually shows booked week advance instance today wednesday already nexttuesdays show booked usually let people book one show time advance book one two three weeks ahead one show would important performer get touch venue find sign important venue owner know policy signing theopen mic sometimes venue operator tells people wrong thing signing thats notgood anybody af many songs person typically perform open mic thats good question another thing want find arrive venue prestigious venues godfrydaniels venues new york city majo r cities usually one two songs depending many people show might three songs might also wait four fivehours perform open mics requiring sign advance might get minute spot show minute spot generous one ive found thats think spook handy show talent showcase want give people chance time get theexperience good question ask many ongs get play usually one two check af technical issues example might room full people guitars arrive prepare one thing respect stage area dont come put instruments stage unless thats policy usually youre going put instrument somewhere doesnt prevent people sitting also want tune guitar get venue might go tune youretraveling venue also want tune go stage hats good thing remember probably want tune guitar another room youre making noise whileother people playing af something mc host would able tell could go host ask place tune put guitaryes youre going place youve never questions like definitely ask mc youll know todo one thing ive seen ive talked open mic operators mcs dont like someone coming making assumptions things things like walking stage adjusting thesound system plugging guitar board let people run show equipment ask policy af person performing open mic first time expect experience theyre standing stage introduce audience talk song singing start playing summary etiquette foropen mics songwriters aware well first time youve played expect pretty nervous laughs friend mine first played open mic go run around block kept running around block grabbed go stage itwas way could deal nervousness ask mc going introduceyou anything wants know announce th e crowd q mc typically announce performersyes typically announce next performer might say first time performing dont want someone ask mention lawyer forgot four five weeks later hasnt come back since af thats bad im sure sometimes hard remember details people request story like shows important remind mc specific requests important thing beginner remember dont rush spend seconds get adjusted make sure sound levels ok dont want monopolize time want get balanced focusedbefore start performance ive made mistake past going without sound checkand started playing halfway second line first song realize sounds horribletake time make sure youre comfortable physical environment soundenvironment anne freeman founder president aspiring songwr iter started ventur e aspiring learn songwriting consequently songwriting music bu siness founded aspiring songwriter first vehicle discover share resources songwriters company represents journalistic work aspiring songwriter capacity serves editor chief music business ejournal musicdish wwwtheaspiringsongwritercom spook handy performed concerts years performances written hundreds songs recorded cds th due coming months compositions performed dozen musicians pete seeger says theres songwriter new jersey really understands write good song says something important name spook handy song vote funny point wwwspookhandycom tips hosting successful open stage kristen schuldt hydraulic woman rights reserved offer prize weekly winner always brings people tempting venue sponsor cash prize least try couple months way raise money would charge per entry give winner pot end go idea want line friends regulars judges like american idol orthe gong show get interesting judges keeps crowd involved set cozy stage something different lighting important lately weve setting couple couches lamps feels really homey venue chip half run ad every months musicians always scouring local papers opportunities dont need run every week fun every performer gets fish prize done someone behind divider wall puts prize end fishing line something awful like oldcassettes dont want dollarstorecrap something good like free drink oranother performers donated cd etc turn whole night last hour jam regulars start learn others songs without trying hard list easy learn chord songs jammers pick three friends actually formed band jamming together acouple months may get karaokelike could encourage singers show even dont play instrument give list pick ask songs might know learn easily consider hiring house band play rhythm guitar really need drums bass ive pleasantly surprised talented musicians commit time little money keep advertising free way post internet message boards bulletin boards music stores local musicans wanted ads tell city newspaper local arts paper run events section make sure theres posters venue music kristen schuldt hydraulic woman crosses lines rock blue acoustic electric hydraulic woman currently performs number live venues minneapolis st paul surrounding area wwwhydraulicwomancom jam etiquette victoria bluegrass association rights reserved joining existing jam listen tune two background join think keep ifnot play quietly background ensure instrument tune youre new digital tuners aware calibrated purpose jamming make bluegrass music fun play loud fast show good player listen others jam make sure blend music singing dont practice break solo jam circle oure playing melody someone elses turn take break someones singing youre stepping toes note major difference bluegrass celtic oldtimey jams dont hog jam give everyone chance play supportive turn pick tune let everyone know name tune key form instrumental odd unusual chord progressions timing rhythm issues best rewarding tunes generally accepted keys songs however usually done key selected singer said best pick key tempo suits tune abilities theother jam participants capos put taken tunes wait seconds people recheck tuning dont want take break particular tune make obvious stepping back circle letting person left know one wants start break half way throughif cant hear break words song ar e playing loudly tone every bit important volume volume getting particular tune dont play work harmony singing listening skills listen rhythm tune song get groove stick find youre good time stop playing beat two feel rhythm next impossible pick rhythm without stopping first dont eyes glued instrument look around communicate eyes body lot communication jam subtle need alert catch th e signals listen listen listen listen bass room whole dont listen neighbors may leading astrayfamiliarize nashville numberi ng system common bluegrass chords communicate chord changes players preceding article created victoria blueg rass association victoria bluegrass association vba wwwvictoriabluegrassca vba bas ed victoria british columbia organizes suppor ts tuesday night bluegrass jam open stagefeature nights instructional workshops special concerts young musicians bursary local bluegrass radio programming newsletter ten commandments jamming jeremiah mccaw ezeduzit rights reserved thou shalt ever forsake beat ii thou shalt arrange thyselves small circle thou mayest hear see musicians thou shalt listen thine ears songs attempt play accord group also open thine eyesbetimes look thee lest visual sign someone endeavoringto send thee thou shalt play softly someone lifteth voice song playing harmony whenthou knowest thou art iii thou shalt play tune tune thine instrument well tune often thine electronic tuner lest thesounds emanating thine instrument unclean iv thou shalt commence cease playing tune together one noise ye make joyful noise heinous tinkling goeth fits starts unclean abomination whensoever musician sticketh forth foot though afflicted cramp fatted calf thoumust complete rest verse cease v thou shalt stick thine foot else lift thy voice crying last time thou hast one begin song played sufficient times one began tune endeth one signs tune go like old testamentuntil listeners say hark soundeth samevi thou shalt concentrate thou shalt confound music mixing part b part songs proceedeth according ancient law aabb thou sinneth regard make mistake unclean thou mayest atone ceasing play reentering tune proper place playing vii thou shalt ever mindful key banjo tuned play many tunes key banjo isbut lowly instrument must needs retuned time key change viii thou shalt speed slow accidentally playing tune abomination see commandment ix thou shalt thine self commence noodling tune musicians know unless asked unless thou art teaching tune abomination musicians hold theeguiltless shall take thee computer lists yea even unto third fourth generation x thou shalt fun play well jeremiah mccaw lives brantford ontario canada although focused primarily old timey material repertoire ranges traditi onal contemporary even original instrumental vocal music wwwsympaticocajimhodgef performing gig manners boost appearances venues annette warner coffeehousetourcom rights reserved one musicians doesnt think manners comes venues time started easytomanage tips mind manners gigging new venue returning old one always make sure confirm gig prior leaving town youre travelling mistakes happen schedule changes occur even last mi nute venues toss new performer aside given opportunity book returning favorite guaranteeing crowd may dropped ball calling cancel even double billed gig without letting know protect make sure still scheduled cancellation happen ask new date right away maybe two dates venue potentially generous state never appear rude inconvenienced attempt make venue feel bad haunt later youll irritate make hard want work bepleasant kind even may gritting teeth screwed entire weekend nothing else youve shown ar e professional tactful business person venues musicians asked admitted getting caught awkward trap becausethey failed confirm avoid altogether call dont even depend email call ask loadin time frame follow find going late load especially show restaurant youll want call venue soon order find okay loadin late witnessed musicians turned away gig arrived late restaurant specifically required loadin setup completed two hours prior peak dinner hour even though musician would able tostart gig time lateness inconvenient restaurant ask venue booking manager preferred times stick ask venue particular drink specials event announcements would like announced pa sets shows care business want help increase register evening also ask artists playing next nights announce dates appearing audience come back around good way better better come back around time research next perform ers prior playing youll something personal add write telling intend promote ask something special theyd like announce thats good friendly networking takingcare next thing know theyll call want details announ ce stage gig people cuz rocked forget announce reminders tipping wait staff bartenders really appreciate acts end evening tip wait staff even didntbring anything stage nothing says shouldnt playing therewaiters talk amongst impressing big part game ask venue owners coming back tell friends play clean stage area bottles put chairs back used leave things found better exit venue youll stand believe assuming liked venue add venue holiday card list send thank card first gig let know appreciated look forward comingback even dont want gig easy enough available itsnot easy recover unappreciative againyoull stand give venue cd overhead player many venues play especially ones made best impression return visits introduce one new artist think would fit venue giving cd artist venue think wonderful thoughtful profession people looking rewarding personally supportive colleagues make sure recommendations goodones need develop venues respect offer customers raffle prizes night play games like first one buy newest drink menu gets free tshirt always come prepared give away things atyour gigs really make difference easy remember promote safe driving designated driv ers often feel necessary least per show community responsibility reminding intoxicated music lovers shouldnt drive simple make effort remember names staff name stage billy behind bar makes fabulous margarita guys go grab one lisa fabulous waitress everyone remember tip well makes evening personal staff cant help like someone calls name stage time starting stopping gig end night come crowd still going strong ask manager want play longer dont stop cold empty place without showing care enough ask w hat would like appreciate thoughtfulness dont hesitate barter youve done fabulous job maintaining crowd offer stay another hour certain sum money whatever applies fair would happy let playall night long making money dont assume want continue whatever avoid taking breaks starting pick takebreaks keep short paid play drink sit around addition founding coffeehousetourcom annette freelance sales copy writer web resource developer business awesome webs also enjoys du ties part time event planner booking music entertainment manager several local festivals organizes promotes wilmington nc based successful awesome live performance songwriting competit ion th year owner warner entertainment live entertainment publicit planning agency wwwawarnerentertainmentcomthe art performing daylle deanna schwartz author start run record label rights reserved musicians often wonder people love music yet theres low attendance g igs unfortunate talent creating great music studio doesnt always cut stage front live audience good performer separate skill needs honed much work songwriting singing playing instrument take good live performer personality stiffly sing song perfectly people may get bor ed put youre singing smile let personality showthrough people enjoy connect audience look ive seen performer glance around stage loo k everywhere people watching make eye contact people front talk audience songs sing feet energy movement let passion music move around stage give energy audience feels performance isnt singing well people watching give something watch theyllenjoy fun get stage fright practicing good way get work professional learn handle seem enjoyingsinging playing audience enjoys watching mo make mistakes keep going wont care aware playing small room different dynamic playing large one bigger room need emote performance ask honest feedback every gig friends try bartender sees acts club promoter give feedbacksheets people fill anonymously need get input people dont know best gig contracts written agreements best proof agreed book gig simple onepage contract clarifying promoter agree provides better shot gig gosmoothly email confirmations offer protection real agreement must signed pen hitting send button even faxed signatures dont hold well artists fax agreementimmediately send signed copy snail mail create agreement find online tailor gig colleges tend many venues dont avoid getting caught short venue asksyou send onea nonrefundable deposit preferably days gi g protects provides front money expenses try include many amenities food drinks lodging etc agreement venues wont agree many cant hurt ask also include specifications may need soundand venue agrees provide awful arrive gig learn theres mic drum kit promised isnt wr iting better chance getting venue accommodate needs remember ask ye shall receive ask everything negotiate fair agreement daylle deanna schwartz music industry coachconsult ant speaker author bestselling start run record label dont need record deal survival guide indie music revolution real deal get signed record label billboard books daylle also publishes daylles news resources free music industry newsletter selfempowerment quarte rly also free daylledayllecom wwwdayllecom wwwidontneedarecorddealcom resources advancing music industry really grab audience marc platt singersongwriter rights reserved many times gone see performer talks talks songwriting called professionals boring audiences way years tales songwriting prowesswhile ive one jaded guys standing back club making wisecracks also beenon receiving end peoples criticisms fact us one time fall trap boring hell listeners artist entertainer develop craft communicator dont blab songwriting many wouldbe singersongwriters fall bad habits time comes liveperformance really nothing talk songs tell us wrote damn thing endure want go ticket seller get money back want know wrote song come ask show say something like yes wrote one available cd purchase buckstalk life personal experiences hell lot interesting hope like one first single years ago blah blah blah thing makes interesting history quirks things people relate dont tell show dont tell people talented recite resume show good intrigue ability expre ss communicate songs think songs mini commercials talent people ask ou purchase cds music intriguing enough honest people intrigued music feel honest genuine audience going onin life material reflection experience performance deeply trust youreveal performers sometimes hard time talking problems even triumphs im tell audiencesare dying hear really think really feel things think people love reality television read people magazine like hear g ossip insight want way relate onstage unique opportunity let people share things make want know person art example recently record release party gig wife came sang song held cd said buy lot cds seven months gonna need crib one line says lot humanizes artist everyone relate baby needing pay things make point move talk yes aware sometimes easy go far regard get point learnto edit big concepts one two lines dont tell whole story song take life give audience enough insight words dont need toknow everything dont lecture audience sharing thoughts life one thing careful spouting political opinions remember going gig good friend lectured audience evils certain political candidate agood idea get politics religion likely turn people trying reach dont know backgrounds audience member alienate wont get back trust one dont trash honest doesnt mean belittling per formance cant tell many times walked friend hisher set asked felt replied hated sound couldnt hear messed second verse third song idont want hear crap want discount previous minutes make feel like wasted precious evening negativity show gratitude instead critical selfdeprecating could say thanks coming great time really glad see meant lot people pried beloved couches burned valuable gasoline spent hardearned cash admission couple overpriced cocktails came see ou play express gratitude gig good chance want come back see perform marc platt los angelesbased singersongwriter since taught performance workshop north hollywood kulaks woodshed since platts musi c appeared tv shows queer eye straight guy enews true hollywood stories album awesome available online information visit page wwwmyspacecommarcplattmusic ways musicians increase tips bard marc gunn bards crier rights reserved listening npr day r eport tipping restaurant industry one list tips wait staff increase tips got brainstorming surfing net ideas boost tips combined lots performances renaissance festivals helped develop list ways musicians improve tips introduce name often musicians forget introduce stage make sure tell audience band name really boost tips also introduce individually let people know individual youll see greater tips go audience tip jar really cant passive comes getting tips walk audience somevisual reference says tip tip meet audience level take time talk audience members level holding iscussion stage puts wall instead go audience talk face face kneel theyre atable youre eye level tip jar gain fan also improve tips make appearance personal wear kilts gigs kilt adds personal touch links us certain culture makes people take notice course dont go route instead find piece clothing reflects personality boost tips recommend favorite cd multiple cds audience always ask favorite tell one recommending arti sts like adds twofold advantage helping audience find music like helping fellow musicians smile bright confident smile bring fans back lots big tips involve audience music joke game next time youre stage see happens joke around audience personality glow tips chat fans name music fans love nothing recognized bands love best remembertheir names feel much attached music feel like friend friends tip better courtesy touch audience youre socializing audience touch nonsexual way whether shake hand pat shoulder back brush agai nst wait staff find even boost tips toouse tip jars visamastercard logo according studies done restaurants seeing logos enough encourage customers tip know sounds crazy give try may pleasantly surprised results give audience something return tip people love feeling like theyre getting moneys worth many people dont realize tip bands give something return could something big sticker magnet simple abusiness card might include cds hey feeding sweet tooth pieceof candy whatever case little gift mean big tipping results draw picture similar note give business card draw make comment piece valuable result bigger tips make tipping part show wait end set ask tips sing song tipping get audience involved tipping process shouting something offer prize first tipper integrate show itwont seem like youre begging money rather youre making fun tip thank audience gig would complete without audience thank taking time watch perform feel personal touch respond ask money bonus tipping suggestion change five dollars never return five dollar bill always give back five ones allows customer tip dollar bills returned wil l rarely get tip returning bill turn tippers general good return ones change less want customerto least two ones give back tip bard marc gunn brobdingnagian bards helped thou sands musicians make money musical groups bards crier music marketing promotion ezi ne texas musicians texas music biz tips get personal advice visiting wwwbardscrier com free howto music marketing assistance finding truth thro ugh stage personas gilli moon warrior girl music rights reserved best bands record meaning album great live bands get signed cause great demo havent enough experience begun explore dynamics musicians developing act putting good cd together way musicians play live clothes wear stage way relate audience stand stage patter songs whole live stage persona performing life felt little top performance grab peoples attention quickly learned early playing smoky pubs australia peoplewho really didnt care performer wanted drink beer song liked sung along get attention top entertainer stage persona became important thing meit took along time take seriously artist remember early days sydney would go deep sweat preparing show get right clothes right makeup right hair color every hair color imaginable brown blonde red white mahogany purple even blue many styles short punky l ong frizzy early nineties thought needed little bohemian little hippy little punk lot attitude always wanted show midriffwear big loop earrings fancy shoes black still learning art performance though fi rst started performing original songs live shy funny also time performing cover bands dynamic contrary cover bands could play part imagine original artist like donna summer stage could imitate original artist original material shy uncomfortable playing piano singing time found really difficult thing think lyrics play chords sing tune remember therewas audience front needed attention closed eyes lot got states learned let go starters able whoever wanted scratch reinvent speak decided brave little worked worespandex dresses four inch wedge heel silver glitter somewhere body especially glitter cream cheeks shoulders even wore wi ngs throughout temperamental angel album tour persona able take flight anartist always diamond rough music songwriting voice got stronger least gotattention signed tribe records even dressed man year stage tha fun developed band called jessica christ pushed envelope gender issues actually wanted audience remove gender association songs promote lyrics words important elements changed stage gender kicks direct idea label order us get media attention came id start plaid trousers jacket buttoned short cropped bluehair salvador dali curly mustache face singing sweet love songs full rock rolltoo half way second song id literally strip reveal short body hugging dress always keeping black high boots jessica christ real breakthrough stage persona releasing inhibitions something said going top stage really confront fears learn let goas soon let go fears nerves wh ich disguised behind costumes become different persona inner natural self exude remember gig gig melrose avenue west hollywood packed girls guys front lighters swaying air girls looked awe felt power woman sta ge gave strength guys curious sexuality felt sensuousness love didnt matter crowd started hooting hollering id change attire never missing beat song itwas electrifying feeling really let loose didnt care people thought sexuality tied expressing music perform se xuality naturally exudes entertainment image development years musicianship vocals got tighterblog entry june weve jessica christ band playing traps around la great crowds great crowds take good band sometimes rude club managers sometimes great promotersplaying live la somewhat challenging never really know whos going come see given night people mint pico couple weeks earlier club packed gig ive battling ideas flowing head music hadso many deep emotional events taken place past year new songs veryautobiographical like hear beginning middle end relationship one sitting edgeis interesting miss nice girl im coming alive following jessica christ era temperamental phase promoting first us release label warrior girl music album temperamental angel conjured lot imagery ideas present stage rebel n angel way sung performed sounded wanted bring different personalities complex individuals many personalities masks song called naked sensuous title track really spoke multipersonalities angel devil least dealing different parts us blog entry march spent last sunday trotting old train tracks downtown la sticky black plastic dress darksunglasses dont mess boots white wings train came filming rest footage temperamental angel music video wrapped saran wrap naked living room love getting naked got home gig hollywood jeff gordie ric played mike galaxys industry showcase felt went really well sold quite cds plusaccumulated new fans jeff wore wings ric adorned pink feather bower thsong love hollywood wear whatever want stage fact thepeople audience tonight simply freaky colored hair angel wings blue warriors honest hunky adorable band funk groove without gilli moon knocking socks everyone makes gilli proud mother goose whisky go go never saw anythinglike last thursday even though theyve well everybody paint flying gordie guitarist enjoyed body dress swaying thats mine heads nodding boots kicking voice warbling music well take away moon quite funny gilli moon sweet piano ballad gal turned almost heavy metal blackboots still calm sultry naked comes press seem enjoy controversy came woman album warrior girl wearing combat attire popular green army camouflage pants boots cool spunky tank top gave room run around stage also painting lot stage call sensuart id erect large clear piece ofperspex plastic stage get brushes paint id stand behind clear canvas painting lots offemale nudes faces band would solo jam painted band members many timestoo lot fun ive run gamut stage personas helps develop artists story removes fear every gig special live image changed started touring began seriously touring across united states promoting temperamental angel album keep affordable went solo without band meant responsible everything getting venue organizing music playing keyboards fingers certainly got lot stronger entertaining strange crowd selling cds although always hadhelp fans friends packing certain point got tiring put big showwith costumes theatrics started first tour small color wheel light revolvedand changed lights performed sold phoenix arizona second weeki ended taking shoes singing songs keyboard beginn ing finding true self stage longer wore outfits frizzed hair even put top makeup years road consistently traveling every stat e country became less less concerned costuming stage persona didnt time tired became concerned songs vocal music performance authentic authenticity ultimate goal live performer audience doesnt feel truth cant relate road huge awakening dont problem band going glam rock top image feel every band go process many positives especially developing want learn let go stage image thatswhat people relate power grown accustomed notion doesnt matter look act inside ive seen worst bands dressed full stage presence lights costumes props works left unimpressed talent songs ive seen humble artists getup jeans tshirt makeup frills truly gr ab attention powerful stage presence talent story grass roots ive become laid back real positive feedba ck ive received show music course ten year overnight success story im spring chicken ive learned lot one get chops stage long time make look natural days especially fourth album extraordinar life ive really tuned songs writing remember story around whenever sing go back time every time live emotion audience feels able touch souls magnificent doesnt matter wear matter exude passion matter deliver eye contact isimportant contact general audience important humility important taking seriously important remember seeing celine dion concert sydney whether like music encourage anyone see perform live check live videos amazing stage entertainer must people concert every one us eating palm hand silent riveted spoke like person room sung life stories hersongs fabulous sense humor know say songs never ends song shes ready notice shell finish ng note maybe arm outstretched maybe eyes closed band stop everything silent hang suspense shefinally drops arm could even seconds final note applaud weve beengiven silent nod decides song ov er audience slaves superb loved stage persona journey im sure mo come express live always admired madonnas finesse reinventing image every album makes like idea love making concept albums album tells story theme plot journey take theaudience live performance matching essence album madonna great atthat never afraid push envelopestage costumes great ice breaker bring across artist story concept developing image crucial course without costumes touch peoples hearts youre theright path much controversy developing artist image music business media love grab story kind business doesnt like guess like see music look want able market something independent artists image around album concep website live performance persona even character general public tie artist believe persona artist crucial telling story creating buzz always remain authentic true self keep changing evolving tap passionate self truth passion everything friends make difference quick flybynight fashion trend versus eternal lifelong rock star get gillis book professional artist key survival success world arts gilli moon artists genres book certainly ch ange thinking professional artist may doubt art may feel pres sured industry may feel har dship roller coaster ride professional artist combines selfempowering practical guide surviving succeeding arts key business principles spiritual nourishment whether musician singersongwri ter actor screen writer author painter film director etc book fo r info buy wwwgillimooncomthebook improvisation surprises th e key great cover band kevin minihan singersongwriter rights reserved youre cover band band happens play cover tunes first congratulations everybody gets started musicians enjoy familiarity choose stay path fact coverbands often make money per show original bands playing songs every show mention songs youve heard everyday last years cause major burnout within band dangerously audience cover band raise bar well audience answer improvisation surprise first lets discuss mean improvisation cover songs im sure youre thinking wait arent cover songs supposed note perfect recreations original version well yes yes audience wants able recognize sing along favorite songs take little poetic license tweak songs yourbands favor fastest way put someone sleep play average cover great song simpleexample technique would changing solos song guitar player really shred come original solo highlights abilities could also add unexpected break cover song try playing quietly section music rise rousing crescendo play around songs make playing old sets interesting wil l make audience sit listen think average joe audience hes heard song playing million times radio subconsciously knows every note sudden ears bra ins notice something different wrong different really pays attention mission accomplished lets look radical increasingly popular surprise version cover tune mean taking old favorite totally reworking changing solos possiblychoosing totally different tempo ex slow usually fast song musical style ex play country song metal style change anything everything musically keep words however fine line need aware first dont every song show remember paid play covers dont play way gig throw reworked song maybeonce twice set youll get desired affect always fun watch light bulb come insomeone face finally realize song actually playingso keep loose fun use original versions songs guide make songs people come every show comment loved version favoritesong people start showing gigs next thing know youve got following demand higher pay changing cover tunes great way separate band pack kevin minihan musician writer jack trades mas ter none residing que stionable outskirts dallas tx along writing articles websites kevin plans write series books order help others achieve dreams succ ess music business get moving singing bette r move body mark baxter voicelessoncom rights reserved sir isaac newton said body rest tends stay rest dont know much science words serve reminder desire perform never become reality youre sitting home dreaming hardest part musical journey first step fear brings lot questions canfreeze feet place whos going help one likes voice ready problem questions like cant answered hand wish hope want way become experienced performer get perform would great ifthere map follow truth everyones path stage different throw away thatcareer compass get moving practice routine always good direction start vocalize youll trust reflexes plus getting know voice well pay time shine remember nobody everything great singers sing strengths order find yourstrong points youve got sing every day explore variety music youll end bunch songs highlight assets even cant imagine situation would need rehearse tunes often keep fresh opportunities golden prepared dont wait reason practice get moving another observation isaac newton body motion tends stay motion means get butt moving far easier keep moving start auditioning gets easier audition start singing public easier keep singing public expected youll take many wrong steps gain momentum direction makes sense use audition gig opportunitiesthat know arent right practice thos e care future whats important jump every chance sing whether think youre ready people whats really stalling fear theyll choke moment truth youre petrified stage fright rob dreams desires still two words advice get moving thats right time movement metaphor first sign performance butterf lies get physical nervous pacing fidgeting isnt enoughit takes organized activity pull mind away fear best thing dance coordination required perfect distraction dancing isnt thing light exercises simple going walk make sure take large steps swing arms nice wide get heartpumping want work hard enough trigger perspiration hard enough sweat walkingdancing exercising body important take control nerves get movingat twenty minutes showtime slow heart rate reducing level activity things calm begin usual breathing vocal warm exercise routine slow inhales count ten great way start long sustained comfortable singing notes focus mind coordination voice still shaky sustain single notes using buzz zzzz sound keep volume low youre feeling relaxed temptation push youre nervous strong extra force irritate muscles around larynx youve gotten experience performing youre dealing mild case butterflies simple arm leg back stretches enough get loose runthrough warm routine matter mu ch stage experience though one gets away without something performance superstars super beginners everybody get moving fuss movement seems uncool consider youre embarrassed move stretch front people imagine much youre holding back perform stage fright nothing ashamed anxiety means care isnt good thing worst thing sit panic pretend youre nervous youre fooling anyone especially take advantage around performance andforce loosen front difficult may easier working yourinhibitions stage point talk nervous setting career motion creating great physical environment sing best counts getmoving often biggest obstacle performers time clock always motion always us takes years develop talent months promotions click weeks rehearse show days learn song top take many hours get handle nerves sing since itsimpossible squeeze three hour preshow routine twenty minutes best err side ofcaution allowing plenty time show may seem like luxury enough time certainly misery find wa rmed place sing balance check book extra time remember responsibility create career momentum properly prepare every show times wasting dont make say mark baxters client list includes steven tyler aerosmith gary cherone tonic cast members rent members vertical horizon regina single billboards pop char amiee mann peter wolf j geils mighty mighty bosstones quicksand expanding man loudness gigolo aunts cara jones japanese new age combustible edison del fuegos thanks gravity talking imals discover thousands singers garage hopefuls grammy winners learned marks depth knowledge unique approach vocal improvement mark baxter offers private video less ons singers levels visit website wwwvoicelessoncom performance power yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach rights reserved singing acting song singer actor uses singing voice tool every musical phrase tells story also affected shared body language facial expression diction vocal dynamics idea performance preparation include analyzing song material determine songs heart song really say paper emotions b est expressed general loud soft crisp warm consonants vibrato notthis part vocal study important learning vocal line rhythm lyrics gives foundation sincere performance study underway begin working mechanicsneeded sing song conquered basic mechanics beginning sing song performance mode artistry really beginsconsider motivation melody line adjust voice according ly also adjust rest character body language facial expression diction dynamics match sincere message following type training concept help provide sincere performance remember hit performance stage little energy focused mechanics singing practice regularly basic mechanic actions second nature track runner consistently think rightleftrightleft order run race probably would come first practiced enough able focus concentration enjoying voice conveying message make sure point important sincerity singing live performance clear consider many singers might considered average rat ed technical scale receive standing ovations encore calls singer performed almost perfect mechanically received polite respectful applause engage audience sing sincerely battling stage fright hear name called knees begin tremble begin breathe heavily mouth goes dry singers nightmare tips first remember actor performing song shy difficulty getting stage remember different sides personalities obviously side enjoys music wouldnt position first place let go give character theright take time perform like acting exercises build character want audience see bottom line perception everything performance aspect help people build perception whether enjoying control perception get breath control bottom line lose breath control due nervousness undermined voices foundation going long song keep mind days performance sure engage cardiovascular exercise possible stop anddo jumping jacks several times throughout day also recommended addition yourregular vocal warmup jumping jacks low impact cardiovascular activity around thirty fortyfive minutes prior performance stay hydrated also practice getting breath control nervousness begins soon begin feel panicky feeling heart rate increase take deep long low breaths type breathing send brain message everything control short fast breathing alarms brain puts body instrument alarm mode obviously conducive giving performance life take control body breathing combat dry mouth try find something create saliva nervous use knowledge times crises may putting finger mouth may suckingon tongue swallowing several times may even consider product solu tion like entertainers secret throat relief help times desperate dehydration recommend product always suggest learn natural solutions safeguard learning sing vocal journey usually ry personal one learn love enjoy voice dont like way sound sure express emotion performanceso others enjoy listening believe learn use voice along unique characteristics best advantage finally focus important throughout entire performance distraction usually full body experience ive heard statement made athletes middle really good athleticperformance got game moment wonder mom made time get goodseat friend heard hit note su ch power remembered lock car door longer got game control central performanceso stay focused telleveryone else mind get lost nex three minutes deserve time audience yvonne debandi nats member magnacum laude graduate renowned florida state university school music educating singers musicians since creator sing smart hard vocal training method cofounder az educational network primary focus providing vocal education masses development unique innovative vocal education tools well networking working closely many vocal educators began training singers around world using online training curriculums distance training programs great succ ess known true pioneer vocal education industry wwwsingsmartcom az singing tips teri danz vocal coach one world music rights reserved athlete singers need train body like athlete body instrument put priority taking care body rest food warming sing building maintaining instrument b breathing knowing breathe singing basic technique diaphragmatic approach important use back muscles support fill airinto rib cage back throat creates baseline support level called holding upthen take smaller breaths phrases need c control control singing combination techniques breath control resonance pitch placement holding able ride air elementsof control like riding bike balance things contribute effortless singing drop jaw relaxing dropping jaw pop singing key reaching notes effortlessly making range transitions supporting ends range e eat energy proteins essential maintaining energy si nging singing takes energy many performers lose energy halfway set end pushing stressing vocal cordsf fatigue fight fatigue singer huge enemy fatigue sap technique working many singers strain vocal chords push range get hoarse get variety ofother problems get tired antidote rest selfcare g get best way create style singer youre beginner work nurturing people coach play coffeehouses open mics sing friends get started h hydration stay hydrated drink lots water lemon takes energy lubrication sing initiate look opportunities sing like tiger watch opportunities work able take j jaw relax jaw called dumb duh feel unnatural keep jaw loose dropped best way get smooth sound effortin singing also allows get exact placement pitch replicate k keep eye ball dont get discouraged voice isnt youd like takes time develop instrument singing complex performing art everyone whos successful done work time another keep going youll keep growing l less strive justice song interpretation deliver message vocal gymnastics prerequisite great vocal performance mouth sounds using mouth sounds creek cry give voice resonance presence chest voice knowing use mouth sounds properly critical especially getting record quality many singers mistakenly put sound nose practice putting sound mouth placing theway nose forcing sound mouth feel difference body assist youwith correct placement n efforting concept using body instrument efforting involves holding standing straight support air body proper placem ent pitches dropping jaw riding air relaxing groove open stance open stance audience holding standing straight shoulders head jaw relaxed head straight forward eyes open focused point arms relaxed wide watch bono jagger aretha get idea p placement knowing guessing pitches placed critical control singer actually body help remembering pitc hes placed stage cant hearhave monitors etc knowing placement allow ou stay pitch matter happens around youq quit pushing feeling powerful singing powerful singing two entirely different things efforting pushing chest singing louder hitpitches creating pushing sound throat may feel powerful actually sounds worse easy go pitch sound strident even painful hurt voice crack etc sing way r riding air riding air concept set actions extremely helpful singers riding air means holding air body supported sendingdirecting sound line point imagine across room part mental image part body muscle memory stance last part mouth placement riding along palate sing sing sing sing everyday arent group sing car take classes importantly vocal exercisesthey maintain instrument build look steady singing gig take feedback direction teachable sometimes people guide us dont know way sometimes peopleare dead wrong trust intuition learn trust take like leave rest v vocal exercises vocal exercises critical maintaining build ing instrument underestimate warm vocal chords ways singing song cannot lip rolls good way start warm routine done variety scales w warm critical great performance must warm muscles rule thumb least minutes vocal exercises minutes singing perform lot could ta ke less time perform infrequently warm longer otherwise warm audience worse find congestion range weakness problems stage rather privacy home w work overcome youre sick tired congested enough warm time allows make good decisions song selection actual set list x x factor youve got solid vocal technique let personality spirit shine voice window soul vision technique needs support vision overtake aretechnically control clear intent even single word move listeners tears messenger youre stage studio perfect never works focus communicating song sharing experience audience easy make mistakes us greator z get zone singing mental spiritual emotional physical pursuit takes preparation focus energy prepare mentally performance take time get quiet focused sing warm visualizeyourself giving great performance teri danz pro recording artist vocal coachproducer record credits national press band played cool november femmuse hard rock show debut cd tower records info go teri danz wwwteridanzcomthe importance vocal health yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach rights reserved many singers believe perform regularly need worry vocal health singing properly unfortunately like unexpected fall tree cause broken bone aches rains rest life one impromptu karaoke performance improper vocal belt high note cause irreparable vocal damage common condition resu ltant situation however vocal hyperfunction muscle tension dysphonia hoarseness vocal tone created air bursts cleft created vocal cords vibration occurs create clear sounding tone vocal cords need come together solidly completely membranes surrounding tissues swollen contain lumps tears hoarseness occur damaging effects infrequent hoarseness usually permanen hoarseness sign significant vocal abuse fatigue ignored week discuss basic techniques prepare vocal cords singing prevent vocal damage tip warmup voice sing like woul dnt jump running tenmile race without first stretching warming muscles give voice courtesy good idea develop regular routine repeating effective warmup routine singing event help prepare voic e specific tips get started relax body proper breathing exercises wake airflow diaphragm hum yourfavorite song vocal sirens slide dow n singing range syllable ee imitating sound siren tip vocal hydration extremely important drink lots water sure drink room temperature water singing drinking anything room temperature water shocks vocal cords cold water tenses muscles like jumping coldswimming pool whole body drinking warm water substance relaxes muscles also important note water must absorbed body redistributed voice organ drink water day long might also consider quality vocal hydration substance likeentertainers secret throat relief help tip know limits dont try sing high low especially right bat allow voice prepare type action kind like highjump track meet start comfortable range extend tip avoid abusing voice throughout day dont talk extended periods time b dont talk loud noises machinery workplace loud musicc avoid whispering actions stressful voice cause vocal fatigueperforming basic exercises remembering thes e basic facts reduce risk vocal damage help enjoy better singing performance keep sounding like frog afterwards using professional vocal warmup training program recommended fun easy way ensure yourvoice ready perform day day yvonne debandi nats member magnacum laude graduate renowned florida state university school music educating singers musicians since creator sing smart hard vocal training method cofounder az educational network pr imary focus providing vocal education masses development unique innovative vocal education tools well networking workingclosely many vocal educators wwwsingsmartcom breathing si ngers vocalists yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach rights reserved introduction breathing properly singing important foundation technique every tone create carried airflow breath control air flow control willhave singing tone imagine kite flying high air airflow consistent kite fly smoothly steadily top air current airflow inconsistent kite bob dive rhyme reason yoursinging tone much like kite provide strong steady airflow vocal tone theopportunity ride strongly smoothly ears airflow uncontrolled inconsistent voice break waiver purpose narration teach breathe properly purpose breathing exercise increase breathing capacity control beginning breathing exercise variation plea se note bringing oxygen body accustomed sometimes result lightheadedness dizziness please take care stand close something offers support need steady conferring physician isrecommended beginning exercise routine breathing breathe properly singing must breathe low bottom portion lungs engaging diaphragm rib cage back expand houlders upper chest remain still rise try inhale deeply exhale completely inhale exhale try time inhale four counts hold breath four counts exhale four counts wait four counts inhaling lets three complete sets counting exerciseremember inhale deeply properly singing inhale hold exhale wait inhale hold exhale wait last timeinhale hold exhale wait basic exercise easy one every day plain fact exercise breathing control voice li ttle time practice master breathing control make progress challenge increase breathing count best results mix match numbers size singing phrase never practicing alldifferent airflow situations ideal breathing correctly needs habit meaning need correctlywithout thinking beginning really want concentrate proper technique bonus tip sure youre breathing right uncertain see little experiment helps sit chair keeping back straight lean put elbows knees take deep breath feel back rib cage expand sit work duplicate feeling expansion ring around entire body yvonne debandi nats member magnacum laude graduate renowned florida state university school music educating singers musicians since wwwsingsmartcom wicked cold big gig tips singers works teri danz vocal coach one world music rights reserved youve got big gig wicked cold flu especially lots congestion bad news worst singers body instrument youre ill stressed compromised way itcan impact performance directly good news still sing perform cases without audience knowing bigger challenge normal performance key prepare take care modify get best performance po ssible tribute skill training professionalism pull vocals convincingly matter compromised feel cold flu sinus infection type illness gig number things really work good assessing situation critical sick ill actually need see doctor instance type gig time takes longer warm day gig many sets venue schedule around gig much time hav e take care rest prior gig clearly assess situation lots things first lets look remedies specific steps take deal remedies ago dentist recommended putting lipton tea bags gums decrease intense inflammation lipton tea tannin root soothing miraculously aching relieved works voice congested stressed youre ill use warm faster works cant seem get voice throat clear also try throat coat tea medicinaltea slippery elm root commercial products also work two tree voice lozengeswwwthayerscom wwwthayerscom vocal eze throat spray wwwvocalezecom try music storesguitar centerthe following recommended tips really work assess damage means vocal exercises see exactly wher e range notes compromised usually cold extreme nasal congestion dropout high end dont force range youjust need find real problems rest rest rest fatigue enemy singers worse youre sick sleep dont sing rehearsal talk parts strain voice band fine vocals simply marked warm gently drink lots lipton tea warmups worked countless gigs also drink lots water stay hydrated rule thumb normal gig least minutes vocal exercises minutes singing may need gently youre sick consider changing set list exclude demanding rangy songs also trim set list possible better less songs small range force voice cracketc professional less stressful approach quit pushing feeling powerful singing powerful singing two entirely different things singing way youre sick congested compounds problem use decongestants per need basis like use hour ones experiment theyre working im dried singlubrication essential singing keep mind coughs even worse singers reflex hard suppress use cough suppressant take lipton tea gig feel like break cough better come risk coughing fit original gig one except band knew difference sick sure eat proteins essential maintaining energy si nging many performers lose energy halfway set end efforting pushing stressing vocal chords takes even energy sing youre well health sound quality reasons use microphonea hot bath steamy shower loosen congestionand gentle come plan b c find something works whatever takes get functioning gig reputation depends people able depend pro attitude show thevery best show possible despite obstacles teri danz pro recording artist vocal coachproducer record credits national press band played cool november femmuse hard rock show debut cd tower records info go teri danz wwwteridanzcom drunken melodies kate hart detroit women rights reserved night special television amazing roy orbison memories opening came flooding back rather faint recollections came seeping day stood coliseum front eleven thousand people horribly hung bonnie raitt stood side thestage roy band waited backstage numbly went schtick blues mamawalking stage bonnie grabbed hand said sing th e blues whats really wrong picture took answer revealed inbody wasnt spirit golden moment couldnt grab hold ithad happened someone else even sit years later writing article eleven years sobriety belt wish could remember details evening wearing feel singin front people roar crowd sound feel like thats really boils downto isnt moment human beings especially artists get done singing front band humping hard think going die singing notes fall front ofyour face audience hanging onevery note realize lucky last long song supposed booze drugs keep center things feed therockets back keeping reentry course stop sometime honey reentry aint pretty picture want put rockets back chase magical moment around sure recreate gone bed rhythm night intense frantic coming great gig pioneer square show moved fast hard stay center f trying make manageable point life st ill trying control flow things evening couldnt get drunk right away tired choice let go feel madnessthe crowd bar part beat change making impossible separate moving parts finally wake drunken stupor years later realized gathered pieces past present worries future created monster head belonged someone else looked mirror didnt recognize anymore could undo two bolts side neck find new head one familiar look would able stopscreaming inside like dr frankensteins creation monster taken life outterrorizing countryside bars little girl almost drowned spent thirty years music business today wont touch caffeine sugar cigarettes drugs alcohol starch walk meditate incorporate tai chi life come believe amgoing artist true vision clean connected someplace hair become sensitive connection even cup coffee disrupts place truthcomes plugged connected whatever hell want call wouldnt trade anyamount whiskey worldbut time necessary play didnt work anymore play like bad poker handjust sure time going win lose care going lose hand begin look forward one morning youare lucky like wake know c ant anymore none works must something else another life part dreams originally booze anddrugs stole happens life truly begins allowing music finally begin play kate hart nominated several grammys recipient nominated awards including nama award best blues recording wc handy awards washington blues society awards detroit music awards wwwkatehartbluescom dealing stage fright beat stage fright jocelyn brady suite rights reserved everyone suffers stage fright time time ways subduing sensat ion fear heart pounding sweat dripping eyes head implode thoughts failure step onto stage fear forgetting lines turned reality freeze imagining laughing sound familiar stage fright something everyone deals seasoned hollywood celebrities fourth graders reading first book report fear performing public grips ages walks lifebut people manage make look effortless scholars say among shy folk overcame timidity greats like abe linco ln thomas edison albert einstein even stars like kim basinger michael dougla talked openly battles crippling ailment michael douglas remembers initial fear stage fright used sit drama school waste basket offstage throw go onstage conquered took long time point youre alone despite instantcureinabottle populace thinks overnight cure fear performing stage simple step take ease butterflies stomach bombs take deep breaths key relaxation yogi masters known centuries science breath studied eastern philosophies way american entered global vocabulary unfortunately oursociety often overlooks simple lifechanging essential practice tend think breathing issomething neednt think happens automatically fact yogic breathing helped millions people stave high blood pressure heart problems stress take long inhale counting five exhale counting ten think breath traveling inte rnal organs soothing like cool breeze hot spot lights imagine breath releasing tension muscles allowing smoother blood flow oxygen travel frozen stump upon shoulders try taking ten deep breaths moving stretche make faces may sound silly sweating like fire preparing first monologue remember people audience dont like wa tching failure uncomfortable want see succeed get apprehension sill exercises scrunch face tight ball muster facial muscles cont ract release stick tongue open eyes wide stretch face like trying scare away inlaws insanity see fun warm vocal chords worst thing public speaking everything gets tensed finally manage let word pass pursed lips sounds like excited squirrel dropped prized chestnut avoid embarrassing squeaks start simple voice warm upsnow pant like dog little dog took big long run breaths pen diaphragm stabilize breathing take deep inhale exhale keep lips loose closed let hummmmmm next recite silly tongue twisters favorites acting classe lips teeth tip tongue one pronunciation try unique new york three times get stage body voice warmed youre ready go dont freak instead take deep breaths remember audience looking best side besides theglare spotlight probably wont see em anyway always vert back good old pretend theyre naked trick ever pretending act superstar always wanted one belts tunes shower dances around living room naked know want jocelyn brady freelance writes writes suite wwwsuitecom offers offers creative catalyst ghostwriting sales collateral copywriti ng storytelling marketing conundrums wwwjocelynbradycom thejocelyngmailcom sure fire ways overcome stag e fright speaking performing reverend michael bresciani rights reserved prayer meditation cant ever hurt use try clear mind tips concentrate saying finding something focus room podium head quick road failure concentrating external matter attention divided everyone see clearly red blinking light head one hundred percent attention subject music anything else leaves zero percent wasted fear faces nerves also goes without saying nevergiveany attention time another great false detractor youre hurry shows lack confidence go time must approaching expert levels field take unspoken compliment ask one single question begin speaking ask one important question th entire audience could say saying consider answe r carefully always arrive answer none playing american irish folk music con stantly reminded repertoire one thousand songs wasnt trying feed ego reminding one fact ask audience many people could one thousan songs would get answers time get speak reminded years schooling hours ofpersonal preparation scores published articles two published books ego answer important question bottom line since one say saying get waste time anyone thinks could would podium wouldbe audienceget emotional stuff doesnt move wont move anyone else either immutable rule presentation singing interpretation twinkle twinkle little star pour ou speaking nocturnal habits fire ants gesticulations reverberations tremors ridiculous say think one greatest influences days performing music man never met never heard even one note music influence came remarks heard others make agreed shows amazing becau se overwhelmingly emotional caught soon discovered got wrapped emoted music even thought performance poor audience try youll like use humor everyone good telling jokes humorous storie almost everyone knows least one two good ones nothing breaks ice quicker humor get laughing early already invoked least one basic human emotional response provoking others great deal easier dont comb joke books looking thebest jokes think jokes heard others say recently key twofold pick joke humorous story somewhat related presenting pick joke alone think funny use jokes seen bringing others belly laugh use humor worked publicdomain dont overdue humor angle people recognize filler material easily side coin ignore useful tool trade laughter great equalizer audienceand speaker get personal far good advice rule ignored become difference success failure watched skilled musicians never addressed audiences performance mayhave impeccable end met little acclaim ive heard speakers know subjectforward backward left people yawning fidgeting missing often always personal touch must get rapport going audience personal level get nothing else going take cue stand comedian storyteller ask mundane questions wait someone answer acknowledge gesture murmur one new york heydoes ever stop raining washington let see many tonight youre raise hand didnt rais e hand question heck often started saying thank tonight goo see hear music get every one shocked giggled roared came toattention sound silly make mistake works see crowd one person science available prove little tool works assured never fail always speakto audience talking one single person makes feel personal individual feel difference shrinks crowd perceptional level youremember perception often better part reality moves entire matter one one whowouldnt admit comfortable talking neighbor stranger wholecrowd approach performance address succeed rev bresciani leader nondenominational ministry new orleans area written many articles past thirty years periodicals guideposts catholic digest author two books available amazoncom alibris barnes noble many plac es rev bresciani wrote hook line sinker church teaching published publishamerica baltimore md also wrote book recently released xulon press entitled american prophet message questions answers second coming christ rev bresciani website wwwamericanprophetorgconquering stage fright speakingtipscom rights reserved experience stage fright speaking pres entation assignments take heart alone actors singer musicians dancers athletes frequently afflicted syndrome biographies well known celebrities often reveal continuing acute stage fright even decades recognition success also recognize varying degrees stage fright one end simple excitement adrenaline preparing performer excel near death experience somewhere middle cross point wh ich performance becomes impaired state nerves reading article chances crossed point one occasion read order begin conquering stage fright first need recognize approaching crossover point differ individual individual may also affected type ofperformance event example people find facing audience thousands nothing butperforming small group turns jelly others find audience friends intimidating strangers secondly must know take immediate remedial action almost everyone experiences stage fright time polished speakers see learned take control stage fright experience mixtur e preparation physical skills positive attitude master able conquer fear preparation preparation absolutely vital includes material audienceevent analysis physical setting may know subject know audience significance occasion knowingcan significant cause anxiety practice video audio recording helps visualize performance develop muscle memory researchers confirmed use video tape preparation public speaking singing reduces anxiety improves performance develop inconspicuous personal relaxation ritual singers musicians dancers often behind scenes presenters usually stage performance would look bit odd tai chi yoga standing head improvise prompt anxious forgetting sequence material useprepared flip charts pictures wall slides presentation software physical skills public speaking physical activity stage fright emotional reaction restricts physical abilities unlearn unwanted physical reactions associated stage fright must practice performance audience enough mastery requires distributed incremental learning one possibility obtain regular speaking experience less threatening environment engage professional coach orenroll class seminar could also consider joining local toastmasters club practice canaccess kinds intelligence appear physically relaxed enthusiastic confident even though notpositive attitude mold attitude around successes remember success feels like looks like even perform less stellar fashion remember parts outstanding people overwhelmed stage fright negative attit udes imagine everything could go wrong develop litany negatives replace negative attitudes positive ones positive attitude leadyou seek help may need improve negat ive attitude shackles personal professional life think things share audience benefit decide beforehand fun experience perfor mance act faith believe body perform practiced whether speech song dance athletic competition speakingtipscom one webs bestknown reso urces learning public speaking presentation skills wwwspeakingtipscom stage fright donn marshall university puget sound rights reserved freaked words good friend describing experience playing finalist mandolin competition major festival practiced long hours knew wanted done many times done well preliminary round well enough made finals stepping onto main stage something dreamed years nervous hit wrong note first measure first tune point mind fingers froze experience degree may recognize butter flies gut profuse sweating dry mouth frequent trotting lavatory portapotty rapid short breaths quick heartbeat see others nervous chatter short te mper giggling avoidance conversation prior going stage everyone responds bit differently almost everyone experi ences performance anxiety us much serious problem jitters become debilitating stage formal sense one andolin player recently shared experience anxious playing public nervous even playing around wife even sleeping people performance anxiety extension anx iety experience areas lives prior preliminary round recent mandolin contest overheard friend whipp ing amazing rendition kentucky mandolin expressed support observing playing heard would first prize contest year earlier nervously replied history choking pressure situations pointing freezing college exams outcome didnt make past preliminary round largely due incapacitating anxietywhat fortunately several approaches effe ctive management performance anxiety ill offer sampling help aware possibilities first suggestions manage anxiety involve changing think anxietyprovoking situations order shift way feel example people anxious responses tend catastrophizeor anticipate worst possible outcome react actually happening heres example kind thinking im r eady next solo everyone notice ill look foolish ill feel humiliated never chance play public kind pressure could best related common thinking pattern causes disruptiv e anxiety tendency toward perfectionism setting impossibly high expectations aiming high helpful motivating aiming beyond reach condemning oneself getting prescription feeling like miserable failure sufferers set high standards little chance feel satisfied performances thus fill dread fear advance public outings first step changing disruptive thoughts recognize feel anxiety building use cue mental scan telling going catastrophe pressuring excessively practice alternative thoughts break anxietyproducing patterns instead must play perfectly everyone laugh try substi tuting im going best know people really hope well friends family going love matter well play thefirst thought likely increase anxiety actually distract best second calming help focus performance strategies identified focused shifting th inking order influence feelings several helpful strategies behavioral involve engaging types action address feelings anxious symptoms know something approaches since obvious called practice lets face substitute knowing material going perform fact learning piece continuing practice results overlearning allows performance limited drains concent ration playing begin feel automatic still quite musical even ad lib overlearning relevant patterns provide comfort zone playing ways practicing intentionally help manage anxiety first practice playing loose hands arms tighten translates anxiety take time slow speed playing good form unnecessary tightness experiment posture instrument peace instead wrestling around next pay attention breathe practice hose difficult parts slow breath deeply steadily throughout piece hold breath section tremolo triplets find continuing ta ke rapid shallow breaths breathing might helpful practice breathing exercises lots options learning forms ofmeditation zen deep breathing yoga help build skill focused relaxation want smooth flowing musicianship practicing thes e skills help stage anxiety anxieties dramatic ways one effective approaches dealing anxiety confront fact well known avoiding anxiety typically serves maintain since never learn feared stimulus manageabletherefore anxiety peaks time play people get every chance get play others even means crash burn learn survivebut even better learning one piece find relatively simple well within reach skillwise get trusted friends together ask play piece give success experience one email friend mine wrote going one players camps key put situation players abilities playing constantly week time camp discovered wasnt nearly selfconscious playing others thats diving one whole class strategies reduce performance anx iety referred desensitization basically means take every opportunity play situations cause anxiety know experience anxiety grabs stage try pr acticing conditions near youll find performance possible preparing coffee shop gig maybe actually go stage play couple tunes advance show without audience heres cool thing many people benefit imagining hemselves successfully engaging feared behavior reducing anxieties noticeably actually set foot stage make approach work must first relax close eyes breath deeply aware feeling relaxed imagine clearly canplaying part imagine see hear pick feels like hand remind yourselfto breath deeply picture performing feeling comfortable stage repeat imagination practice daily youll likel experience less anxiety performance comes along real life may heard technique common practice among top athletes learn practice complex routines minds performance aid equally helpful performance oriented activities fears eyes get friends together play informal group go local open mics pretty sure supportive audience errified want well appreciate efforts even flub course many people turn form substance help manage anxiety common would alcohol many incarnations stories musicians becoming dependent widest range substances imaginable legion addition risk dependence addiction relying alcohol drugs get zone unreliable example effect alcohol highly dependent recently weve eaten well rested overall stress levels etc however utilization prescriptive medication help control performance anxiety proven helpful course medications known betabl ockers originally developed help regulate heart rate manage blood pressure discovered assist many whos e performance anxiety extreme become physica lly incapacitated prior going stage one email correspondent offered real hope using betablo ckers treat extreme anxiety wrote stage fright extreme cited lack skill combined type personality contributors use betablockers provided muchneeded relief plus wrote stage experienceincreased acceptance level skill allo wing playing become fun needed use betablockers years real success story summary spending time managing performance anxiety form practice important working tunes whole effort aimed improving skills communicating music anything interferes deserves attention us relish thought practicing scales arpeggios helps us play betterwhat works likely worked past preparation big tests school help manage fears best apply experience might help playing take know develop systematic intentional plan addressing performance anxiety remember goal eliminate anxiety wouldnt suggest anyone become detached numb zombielike stage appropriate amount anxiety performance aid helps motivate us best anxious care experience meaningful us find able make progress toward managing performance anxiety consider seeing experienced mental health practitioner help develop systematic approach addressing fears might consider taking mandolin lessons learning aid might consider working professional assist performance aid importantly dont ignore anxiety discover negatively affecting performance enjoyment start taking steps learn work let know discover donn associate director counseling services university puget sound wwwupseduxxml works managing performance anxiety bluegrass group heywire singersongwriter trio late harvest getting past first thirty seconds yvonne debandi sing smart vocal coach rights reserved audition performance situation times necessary introduce sure get started right foot sometimes thirty seconds make impression practiceintroducing front mirror analyze first impressionno matter silly feel learn opinions feels right tip state name dont ask ever heard introductions make wonder name asking practice yourdelivery tone make sure inflection rise end sentence making sound like inquiry tip slow nerves often cause speed speech pattern without even knowing begin speaking take deep breath andthen speak slow clearly good articulation tip mind body language dont fidget stand comfortably one foot slightly front weight balls feet arms hands remain relaxed side unless effective hand motions donetip eye contact look confident even dont feel quite way underneath make good eye contact audience comfortable withmaking eye contact try looking audiences head using technique often think talkingsinging directly yvonne debandi nats member magnacum laude graduate renowned florida state university school music educating singers musicians since creator sing smart hard vocal training method cofounder az educational network pr imary focus providing vocal education masses development unique innovative vocal education tools well networking working closely many vocal educators wwwsingsmartcom stage fright anne minnery recording artist rights reserved one people suffer dreadfully stage fright f ind fine minutes going stage stomach starts churn soon hear name called mouth suddenly goes completely dry worse start sing find stomach fluttering chin quivers first song seem settle second third songs full control tried everything think get stage fright attended lectures read books looked internet ideas talked singing coaches thing really seems work iscomfort comfortable setting club know members audience seems help used sing happy hour piano bar greenwich village new york called roses turn thebeginning prior problems mentioned sang comfortable ibecame found symptoms seemed disappear except dry mouth still mysinging teacher told bite inside cheek bite inside mouth try get bit ofmoisture going nothing seems work discovered another horrible tendency allow mind wander singing really talk force stay focused song beginning end read people worried forgetting first lines song getpast part let guard run risk forgettin g middle part describes tee found works helping get st age fright control done rehearsal necessary know patterns moves nerves dont seem bad mentioned earlier know place feel comfortable surroundings helps however many times going occasion get used place play mostly get gig show perform use tools disposal sister entertainer tons confidence completely ease speaking audience work audience better anyone else know asked never stage fright told know get best singer room best person entertain coming person quiet unassuming stage rightshe knows best gets stage takes command stage totally ease performance rehearses material well stage second nature stageshe knows lines well something unexpected happens doesnt live show able handle move told audience deserves best performer andthat comes performer providing best wonderful singing coach told well rehearsed performance knew song well knew happy birthday know song well heart walls started crumbling around us singing could still carry moving harmsway told know every song well happy birthday songmake mine first songs e ntire repertoire songs another trick told always eye parameters room stage frontor side back well said could done quickly entering stage areaand saying hello audience reasoning singer would space andgive sense control comfort getting better focusing noticed learned hard way must stay completely focused words meaning every song sing heart mouth words touch meaning song dont lose focus much good trick learnedwas actually say words song loud rehearsal song story message toconvey speaking commit better memory heart hope sharing story stage fright helped suffer thing probably many never suffered fear stage like article may even worse case many books dealing stage fright recommend great internet site run art nefsky online help available wwwnefskycom give try fun great ideas hope helps anne minnery country singersongwriter cds credit anne featured enjoyed status songs mpcom ampcom francempcom wwwminnerycom live performance calming nerves catherine l tully indiemusiccom rights reserved everyone experiences nerves performance people learned ride wave feels like excitement adrenaline junkies thrive others fee l pinch jitters sometimes situations even seasoned performer ju st plain nervous larger crowd ever something like exgirlfriend boyfriend audience learn get past butterflies give best bet matter finding works take breather part nervous mental physical self plays role taking deep belly breaths technique works well get rid tension breathing belly taught tai chi profound effect body learn feel body starts get tense respond taking nice slow breaths counteract feeling best part technique anytime anywheredistract focusing whatever making nervous make much worse dont keep peeking crowd practice song eyes closed added concen tration talk fellow band members call friend distract minutes break cycle thinking refocus mindelsewhere stewing add problem pump take inventory successes instead thinking might fail nerves stem someone audience need impress feeling pressure visualize going go stage wow stead worrying might well seeing well minds eye help boost confidence develop routine routine comforting get case nerves try develop set things every performance know time things less likely focusing energy worry ing going stage busy preparing blow steam really feeling tense little somethi ng physical take edge try jumping jacks run place minute strike yoga pose get rid ten sion getting active works walk awayif nerves really got fe w minutes step outside get little fresh air sometimes scene gets pumped shaky walking away minute help rid stress go back take deep breath leave make sure get back listen musicians love music get nerves set grab headphones kick ba ck let music take away anything know get work doesnt necessarily mellow sure someone comes get time go something simple play solitaire put makeup exact order every time fold pr brochures anything easy repetitive soothe jitters keep slow steady pace stretch basic stretching routine relax doesnt anything complex one every time eventually come associate unwinding make sure dont push hard though dont want pull muscle take stag e think things relaxes times probably work something soothes adapt preperformance routine take look see find something really works home even vacation apply backstage dont let nerves get best waiting perform figuring works may take tries get system going youll lot happier long run lotless likely get wrapped case jitters catherine l tully freelance writer photographer see work wwwmoonbeamdigitalcom onstaff indiemusic ach ctullyfreelancezonecomhow turn shaking knees nice vibrato bray singersongwriter rights reserved remember reading somewhere number one fear women death fire number one fear men public speaking followed death fire firefighter handle running burning building songwriter getting stage scare bejeezus go figure theuncomfortable feeling get perform long issue fact core reason itook brief hiatus performing lasted well decade earthquake knees gobi desert mouth iron butterfliesthe symptoms fun ive playing guitar writing songs thirtyfive years still haunt past years ive begun feel comfortable would relief one people born stage day really bad gig may borne stage angry mob thats something else ent irely longest time thought matter perform ance anxiety worrying would forget lyric flub guitar part going stone cold blank front hundred people believe done beuncomfortable extreme certainly adds butterflies dont think basis problem fact perfect world least one perfect attitude would add theexcitement living edge stage lately ive gained insight issue im hoping allow become even comfortable time goes came flash light like back draft understand like goodsized camp fire smoker doesnt realize butane lighter set high never done house concert looking forward first one pictured going int strangers lovely home sitting living room front small group smiling people thought nice intimate setting utterance word bells went like fire alarm like doorbell rung panicking victim intimacy oh gosh intimacy guess might seem obvious revelation one made sense longeri thought ive never considered person intima cy problems years ive tons intimate relationships ive enjoyed reveled grown intimate relationships one thing common opportunity get know people first become comfortable come conclu sion could trust drawing closer need know whether spittle lip crazy potentially dangerous way bad habit putting much jalape\u00f1o sauce cheerios like unclebob either one ok maybe theyre thing nice know get stage course different thing though may know people audience sure dont least well one drooling front row really sure want sing hat painstakingly crafted song whose underlying symbolic meaning psychological damage caused small large yourwell get idea things dont even tell mother mother taught emotions perfectly cceptable express long mild happiness halfassed enthusiasm anything else anathemaas sensitive singersongwriter course saw counterproductive worked stifled passion could evoke overcome inabilit emote brother calls snaffsensitive new age fire fighteri think might oxymoron years songs become acceptable way express emotions take sadness example trouble expressing daytoday world embarrasses still despite work write sad song real tearjerker like mm hand line sprayed working house fire youunderstand like half cup coffee tossed smoldering ashtray perhaps bottom eighth ofa warm beer thrown face bar ir ate strangely beautiful woman youve never met deep green eyes doesnt like suggestive way leering love cats broochstrategically located onher lapel anyway get release sadness without admitting chinks thearmor speakgetting back intimacy problem go play song front complete strangersnot friends family dog knows deeply glorious transparent weaknesses others distant alien faltering ways thats hands sometimes shake play guitar people going judge music nothing nothing less theyll able see things theyll know sad johncommitted suicide horny saw girl tan k top riding bicycle queen street rain perceptive astute might even figure yum secret eating disorder dogs thats im skinny none seeing mitigated understand ing deeper seeing weaknesses juxtaposed strengths overlying view context makes life point view tends make mildly fearful stout women high heelsso mean performer know ill continue get nervous worry breaking strings dropping picks going tune forgetting lyrics leaving fly open know noteveryone going like thats ok family stuck besides dog loves know im coming particularly poignant line always trouble remembering sad song homeless people devilish aspect inner psychology internally blurt idiot forgot pick soy milk health food store marys breakfa st tomorrow boy going pissed bottom line facts accept im songwriter feels need perform songs sensitive emotional well tough concreteheaded slightly middle aged people cruel also incredibly accepting supportive great deal joyto hopefully given saying feel really feeling guess long run apparent performing isnt going go away best thing dois learn accept including yu cky emotions despite front row droolers perform honesty people built bullpoop detectors deserve itif things maybe wont worry much people think ill able execute relaxed fullhearted performance singersongwriter bray works ronto firefighter support musi c habit award winning songs heard cd decisions check website buy cd youd like wwwsympaticocadonbraybetter playing chemistry beta blockers blair tindall mozartinthejunglecom rights reserved record ruth ann mcclain flutist memphis used suffer debilitating onstage jitters hands cold wet thought id drop flute ms mcclain said recently remembering performance national flute convention late heart thumped loudly chest sheadded mind would focus head felt fire tried hide nervousness buther quivering lips kept performing sensitivity nuance however much tried relax concert nerves always stayed doctor provided cure prescription medication called propranolol first time tried said never looked back fabulous feel normal performance ms mcclain grandmother teaching flute rhodes college memphis started recommending betablocking drugs like propranolol adu lt students afflicted performance anxiety last year lost job college officials declined comment article said time recommending drugs fell outside studentinstructor relationship charged ms mcclain asked doctor medication herstudents mcclain taught rhodes years says merely recommended consult physician obtaining prescription ms mcclain hardly musician rely bet blockers taken small dosages quell anxiety without apparent side effects little secret classical music world dirty drugs become nearly ubiquitous ubiquitous fact use starting become source worry drugs godsend crutch something artificial music help produce isnt anxiety natural part performance could cl assical music someday join olympics athletic organizations scandals involving performanceenhancing drugs beta blockers cardiac medications tranquilizers sedatives first marketed united states disorders like angina abnormal heart rhythms one commonest propranolol made bywyeth pharmaceuticals sold brand name inderal blocking action adrenaline andother substances drugs mute sympathetic nervous system produces fear response perceived danger sabretoothed tiger lincoln center audience even skillful experienced musicians experience fear legendary artists like pianists vladimir horowitz glenn gould curtailed careers anxiety cellist pablo casalsendured thumping heart shortness breath shakiness even performed theadvent beta blockers artists found often eccentric means calming new york pianist charged peers cents attend society timid souls salon whichparticipants distracted one another mock performances others resorted superstitious ritual drink ortranquilizers pianist samuel sanders told interviewer taking valium performancewould bring wild panic mild hysteriamusicians quietly began embrace beta blockers application stage fright first recognized lancet british medical journal survey conducted international conferenceof symphony orchestra musicians represents largest orchestras united states revealed percent musicians used drugs ps ychiatrists estimate number much higher propranolol saw lot musicians using alcohol valium said mitchell kahn director miller health care institute performing arts describing years work metropolitan operaorchestra groups believe beta blockers far beneficial deleterious noqualms prescribing use drugs still largely secretive inderal like viagra woodwind player major orchestra said one admits using implication weakness robin mckee acting principal flutist san francisco symphony agrees saying bad reluctant talk using greattool indeed effect drugs seem magical beta blockers dont merely calm musicians actually seem improve performances technical level late charles brantigan vascular surgeon denver began researching classical musicians use inderal replicating performance conditions studies juilliard school eastman school rochester showed drug lowered heart rates blood pressure also led toperformances musical judges deemed superior fueled placebo dr brantiganwho plays tuba denver brass sent findings kenneth mirkin frustrated juilliard student whohad written help kid always sat lastchair viola said mr mirkin whose bow bounced audition nerves two years later spot new york philharmonic played years never would career music without inderal said mr mirkin hour tryout took milligrams last two decades use beta blockers generally met approval medical establishment stage fright specific time limited type problem said michael craig miller editor harvard mental health letter dr miller also amateur pianist noted beta blockers inexpensive relatively safe affect onl physical cognitive anxiety theres little downside except whatever number taking drugs drugs established seemingly permanent part classical music world musicians physicians beginning question acceptability safety efficacy ethicsof using one concern many musicians use beta blockers without proper medical supervision survey orchestra musicians revealed percent musicians taking beta blockers got themfrom friends physicians mr mirkin philharmonic violist first obtained inderal father took angina others buy touring c ountries sold counter stephen j gottlieb professor medicine published study effects beta blockers newengland journal medicine says beta blocke rs obtained medical examination since people asthma heart disease could develop problems like shortness breath slowing theheart rate onetime use low doses beta blockers safe healthy people dr gottlieb said adding fatigue hallucinations tingling vivid dreams listed side effects physicians desk reference would unusual using inderal occasionally risks far seriousfor use beta blockers consistently ta ke milligrams inderal day musicians typically take milligrams isolated dosesbut performers object beta blockers musica l rather medical grounds take drug job go get another job said sara santambrogio plays cello eroica trio chemically assisted performances soulless inauthentic say detractors like barry green author inner game music greene former olympic diving coach teaches juilliard students overcome stage fight naturally sound may technically correct somewhat deadened men say angella ahn violinist member ahn trio remembers fellow students juilliard took beta blockers lost little bit intensity said ahn doesnt use thedrugs said want percent indeed high stakes involved live performance part makes thrilling performers audiences little onstage anxiety may good thing one function adrenaline provide extraenergy threatening challenging situation energy harnessed produce particularlyexciting musical performance performance anxiety tends push musicians rehearse confronttheir anxieties work beta blockers mask musical emotional obstacles musicians also grappling ethics better performing chemistry auditions even nerveracking regularperformances avail drug better chance success drug testing apply performers athletes job applicants somecompanies look logic ban drugs sport apply music auditions said charles yesalis professor pennsylvania state univer sity studies performanceenhancing drugs issue receives little attention unlike athletes classical musicians seldom called representbig business ventures nike offered musicians ad contracts dr yesalis said people would payattention speaking athens olympics august steven ungerleider sports psychologist author fausts gold said betablocking medications prohibited events like riflery competitors use drug slow pulse fire heartbeats avoid jolt drugs banned number sports including motorcycling bob sledding freestyle snowboarding dr miller harvard physician points beta blockers differ significantly steroids usetestosterone increase muscle mass strength speed inderal enables rather enhances byremoving debilitating physical symptoms cannot impr ove tone technique musicianship compensate inadequate preparation ms mcclains firing demonstrates use beta blockers students particularly delicate issue openly use drugs believe responsibility mention students suffering fromsevere stage fright im looking welfare students cannot good conscience tell beta blockers said ms mcclain adding would careful represented information future teachers believe coping performance anxiety essential part classical music education early use beta blockers deprives students chance confront stage fright robert barris bassoonist cochairman music performance studies faculty northwestern university encourages students address roots anxieties avoiding psychologicaldependence chemicals unlike previous generations musicians students draw rich array nonchemical treatment options new field performingarts medicine includes centersacross country many treat stage fright therapies range inderal holisticapproaches like hypnosis yoga aerobic exercisebut several musicians interviewed article expressed impatience treatments seem slow uncertain compared instant gratification convenience offered betablockers holistic solutions take work time effective whereas inderal quick fix mr barrisconfirmed happens takes inderal prescription heart ailment said works combat soporific effects drug might musicianship putting extra energy concerts one wants listen secure accurate disconnected performance added jim walker former principal flutist los angeles philharmonic recorded movie soundtracks says preparation best medicine still describes inderal advocate caveat drug approved physician best students university southern california said nervous deliver representation well really play might stand benefit beta blockers absolutely legitimate recommend inderal student whos unable perform nerves added id never heard story ruth ann mcclain id far blatant recommending blair tindall professional oboist writing mozart jungle groveatlantic press wwwmozartinthejunglecom elaine aradillas contributed reporting article ar ticle originally appeared new york times october generating cd sales shows selling cds gigsa case study rogues marc gunn bards crier rights reserved weekends back brobdingnagian bards performed austin celtic fe stival shared stage amazing bands top list rogues first met rogues last year texas renaissance festival since ive big fan killer bagpipes drums phenomenal ability sell cds work magic stage sell tons cds special well rogues proactive comes selling whi le many bands setup table say go table buy cds rogues take step send sales ladies fans remember kansas city renaissance festival played pub sing began playing music sales ladies danced music picked baskets cds grabbed coupleheld high rogues invited audience go buy cds lasses walked throughthe aisles rest entire performance rest us stage watching shocked amazement untouched sales table rogues sold dozen cds repeated performance austin celtic fest ival shared booth rogues festival asked sharon told varies different parts country texas direct approach works magic florida older recreational audience gets angry sales people disturb show key realize sales team part show dont stand silently holding cds disappear learned first show weekend integrate sales people show get dance isles clap hands singalong audience follow lead help attract attention thecds sell proactive dont wait fans come may never go youll sell cds make fans process bard marc gunn brobdingnagian bards helped thou sands musicians make money musical groups bards crier music marketing promotion ezi ne texas musicians texas music biz tips get personal advice visiting wwwbardscrier com free howto mu sic marketing assistanceconfessions master cd sales woman sharon wothke rogues rights reserved head sales person band think would one talk rogues definitely unique indulge good sales person know way guys play music definitely biggest factor sales quotient music described infectious smoking hot everyone good time sales usually pretty good people come renaissance fe stival band still lions share gigs come expecting buy cd bagpipe music therogues converted many people form music words create unique atmosphere conducive sales guys job making great music kes job lot easier available approachable people looking like part show people feel comfortable coming started beginning employing use roaming basket effective groups successfully copied approach sellers walk around holding product people see sellers try blend show pushy visible personally enjoy interacting crowd spoofing beingsaid stage telling jokes make audience laugh talk nice everyone even ifthey dont buy cd simply enjoy people trying ambassador band may buy today chances think buy cd another time straight masters mouth take great music great live performance roaming sales people baskets cds sellers hold product show sellers blend interact show well great performance interactive sales crew start selling cds gigs rogues also employ salespeople sellers work commission bonuses built individuals sales total reaches certain amount giving salesperson commission motivates sell product giving flat rate minimum pay days work sales good case band usually pays day commission sales total whichever greater modern venues highland games ce ltic festivals found sales table extremely successful way increase sales especially combination roaming salesperson using appropriate pub gigs sale table someone roam tight space like pub would seen aggressive invasive rogues encourage salespeople friendly competition two sellers fine long feeling team spirit sellers help one needs change stock larger crowds sales people needed sheer size crowd tremendous impact sales get many people standing sitting close together excited music like ripple effect onc e sales start flowing everyone seems jump buying bandwagonat one particular show maryland renaissance festival crowd huge three sellers able maximize full sales potential good indication able tap salespotential standing one spot moved entire show soon asi finish one sell another person comes buy cd call standing sweet spot people come already wanting buy cd job try figure quickly possible cd cds would best suit looking always try point fact order morecds website mail order listen music online band members wife always trying promote band take business cards people want hire band potential gigs direct husband randy business manager band reward sales people commission set sales table venues encourage friendly sales competition people sell larger crowds enjoy ripple effect take business cards gigs hand every opportunity mrs sharon wothke first foremost fifth cog rogues traveling circus rogues inception continues vital part organization designs dances keeps guys organized bard marc gunn brobdingnagian bards helped thousands musicians make money musical groups bards crier music marketing promotion ezine texas musicians texas music biz tips get personal advice visiting wwwbardscriercom free howto music marketing assistance tips selling cd gigs igs guitar forum rights reserved ive well lately selling cds every week sell per month website heres things ive learned selling gigs dont bashful used ashamed trying sell cds dont know feelings come know used mumble end ofthe show oh way talk want buy cd ridiculous never worked ive learned say loud proud great cd sale buy one show lp send kids college new cd sale youll like lot feel free buy bulk society people respect hard work creativ ity show boldness theyll happy help support adventure dont apologize smile say thanks lot enjoy make transaction easy people want quick easy transaction best investment ever made buying bunch displays fromdisc makers make sure poster attached display clearly displays price products people ask much unnecessary step thats way transaction taped two displays together attached big piece foam board back foam board short description cd along prices people read different cds ive attached small money box slot side display end selling cds showplacement put display right stage table near people see start thinking buying cd youre playing always change get stuck making change one person people waiting might drift dont want invest bunch displays disc makers f ind permanent wooden cd stands wwwcdstandscom article posted originally igs guitar foru igs created provide safe place beginners well advanced players learn expand musicianship take musical chances thanks incredible staff enthusiasm students succeeded creating one premiere guitar worksh ops world wwwguitarseminarscom sell cds april singersongwriter rights reserved taken four years performances ear combined fans word mouth sell units says april referring sales selfreleased album strong willed woman selling cds small feat major label artists often dream selling discs national distribution behind independent artist limited distribution major label marketing power behind combination hard work talent classic marketing strategies april moved nashville live breathe ongwriting submerse music business hired national membership director nashville songwriter association international worked chapters world making valuable con tacts along way additionally said served grassroots coalition ascap bmi sesac naras cma nsai top publishers town fight legislative issues life copyright extension digital infringement one thing every successful artist weve intervie wed common realize importance mailing list april mailing list fan club almost paid members explains fan club fee year included autographed photo subscription quarterly newsletter membership card special merc handise offerings like chances win concert tickets spoke join posse fan club every show performed review article interview newsletter proved especially helpful promotional tool used keep fans speed shows album releases personal notes group would hand thousands year every show would always get cd orders back aside gig sales orders newsletter april get creative distribution bring sales originally sold cds cassette via consignment watt avenue downtown tower records soon started selling local record stores western clothing stores etc even placed beauty supply stores another promotional tool april found extremely useful music video proud video tempted produced man gl oria estefans videos originally done get eye major label done found getting better gigs booking agents loved felt like getting artist cmt mething coolest thing one time performing vegas displayed multimillion dollar screen see vegas strip lights incredibleher parting thoughts musicians stay true first enjoy sing write project fans try force music people tell also cant please everyone try thats many genres music someone doesnt like sound thats ok doesnt mean youre good opinion fun april seasoned performer opening major coun try artists legends past years four years row six piece band texas rangers band artist year april inducted hall fame singer songwriter proving fans industry professionals believe talent well wwwaprilnashcom aprilinnashvilleaolcom th article first appeared disc makers fast forward e newsletter selling merch shows double gig r evenues selling merch tony van veen disc makers rights reserved longestablished fact easier lucrative sell existing customers find new customer read business book marketing attend sales training seminar noshortage expert advice sell existing customers artists bad habit calling fans well fans forgetting rea lly valued customers customers wonderful habit buying stuff career filled unpaid gigs gigs beer money gigs gas money one sure way make sure walk away every performance cash pocket called merch table itswhere sell whatever sell fans ehh customers cds posters stickers buttons popular bestselling item wearable merch everyone loves merch dont customers love advertising cool wearing cutting edge brand chest back sleeve head ar tist could better someone pay advertise brand items artists sell gigs wearable merch tshirts baseball trucker caps hoodies baby doll shirts long sleeve ts skullies sell bette r anything else sell even better cds fans feel coolne ss rubs wear garments name become smidge cooler soon walk front door tshirt appealing thing merch dont need notoriety start generating revenues dont need famous dont need songs recorded leased cd need desire perform live gigs booked else going find customers cool design youre performing live people buy merch long cool lame merch waste money want customers covet items sale ready take merch plunge plenty merch vendors ranging local silk screen printers national companies tricks buying merch tips make buying experience breeze buy merch wi thout getting burned choosing items fans wear youll defin itely want standard tshirts represents merch sold feel free add garment items sometimes offering unusual items appealing fans greater variety merch sell greater opportunity togenerate real revenue whats better selling someone tshirt selling tshirt baseball cap design decide design merch heres advice keep simple doesnt mean uncool means intricate designs dont necessarily translate well silkscreen printing want something eyecatching memorable also keep mind silkscreening onto garments like printing paperthe simple iconic design easier translate tshirt hat addition simpledesigns tend appeal larger varied audience base maximize potential merch sales byoffering design appeal people possiblechoose ink colors choosing ink colors based design color garment printing unlike paper printing usually possible full color printing merch maybe thats classicand memorable tshirts one two colors choosing multiple garment colors make sure take extra time ensure ink colors work well garment colors choose dont want end picking yellow ink specifying yellow shirt three things know deciding ink colors every color choose theres screen needs made printer charge screen colors screens higher costs printer charge per color print colors shirt itll cost per shirt onecolor design want print light color ink say yellow dark garment say black printer often need first lay base white known flashing overprint yellow means second screen possibly fee second color printing st color white ndcoloryellow choose design locations garments print multiple locations front back sleeves hat look really cool ill give advice weve giving keep simple every color location add ther e additional cost involved check printer choose garment colors printers let mix garment colors order ie select shirt order smaller lots black white red pink shirts need keep ink colors mind red ink awhite shirt work may work black shirt though white flashing may required probably wont work pink shirt definitely red one simplicity rules start one shirtcolor black good start chosen three quarters artists choose sizes color usually split order l xl garment additional charge xxl larger sizes usually cost check printer basic tips cover merch buying decis ion points start contacting merch vendors things aware well design templates recommended design software programs theyll want use ther e many brands shirts ranging cheap noname brands stay away premium costly name brands like erican apparel usually heavyweight cotton shirt trick sell merch youve bought merch youve got maximize sales fortunately selling mucho merch easy follow commonsense tips make every selling opportunity youre stage mention cool merch sale table back mention much better said affordable trust keep secret merch sale wont sell anyprominently display merch table high traffic area gigs close entrance exit often good maybe even way rest rooms want area lots potential customers see display items attractively keep prices reasonable youre independent artist chart topper yet sure list prices clearly next items youre selling sell range garments standard tees baby dolls long sleeve hats opti ons offer customers youll appeal sell cds heres theory easier sell existing customers find new customer becomes real make sure person working merch table sales person nd actively tries encourage customers looking cd also take look tshirt offer bundles sell cd shirt sell savings people love getting stuff free offer something free purchase poster sticker maybe even copy old cd whose sales cooled tell audience first people buy shirt get free copy last cd tell youll signing cds table later anything get folks come merch table accept credit cards friends cd baby excellent program allows get credit card swiper take gigs help sell lot merch wwwcdbabynetswiper play lot gigs play merch youll sell make sure remind audience every time merch sell make sure whoever selling merch also wearing merch nothing looks cooler roadie full gear go far getting crew printed back get psyched work hard give merch whoever booked club always cool owner wearing stuff next time come perform goes djs program directors industry folks run friends wearing merch hang front venue show nothing like creating buzz show even begi ns folks walk around venue gear dont underestimate power friends family spend money give away merch gifts holidays wear merch mall soccer practice school get ideayou long haul arent give stuff away beginning come back end selling merch close nobrainer artist get frequently leading gig revenues doubling merely apparel sale think cant afford merch think cant afford merch sale next performance tony van veen president disc makers dru mmer performing touring merch always outsold albums large margin finally got hint took day job disc makers year career proud last introduced full li ne custom merch services artists available wwwdiscmakerscommerch make money wylie gustafson merchandising scott mccormick disc makers rights reserved one reasons weve become successful theres market nashville major labelshave forgotten thats independent labels come filling niches majors forget despite playing style music long forgotten nashville wylie wild west shows years hard work brought respectable indie success theyve appeared regularly country music television thenashville network grand ole opry last two releases way west voted bestindependent country album year afim total yodel picked rounder records distributed mercurypolygram however even record deal major label distribution constant touring merchandising puts wild west show top profitable venture makes u able tour says gustafson one things didnt see potential unt il got business itnow think every band pay attention aspect business make break point sell cds hats tshirts refrigerator magnets photos bumper stickersin last years cds become main item people c ouple bucks spend buy bumper sticker signed photo also website developed mail order business run home internet nice fans place find records since independent label kmart doesnt carry product lot people areas kmart main shopping place cant find cds stores go internet search place orderweve refurbished website trying make simple user friendly find best put theleast amount information people download oesnt clog gustafson estimates percent wild wests merchandising currently comes onlinesales percent proven fairly simple achieve even though business runs honor system isnt set accept credit cards far fee credit card sales seems prohibitive heexplains fans send check mail cd four years weve doingthis weve never yet bad check people call want cd ill send one even get check always send paymentweve nothing good experiences tour sales account bulk bands merchandising income according gustafson percent venues taking cut sales varies percent percent venueshurt us says ruefully time pay seven dollars cd another percent house dollars selling cd almost worth venues take much advantageous us playing happy since bigenough band able negotiate bite bulletthe wild west found pays offer quality items band sale dont always go whats cheapest go something lasts gustafson asserts doesnt cost much cotton good quality shirts deal companies quality product reliable stick people count summer go lot product sell need shirts need get fast possible group hasnt encountered conflicts local tailers selling shows rounder always behind us making easy us recognize opportunity good show people inspired buy product right continues gustafson make point telling people show well selling merchandise table well signing autographs people love thatit gives chance meet us talk find theyre liked show think thats rea lly important part touring meeting audience relating themmaking feel know little bit better time youre heading roaddirect contact also helps understand people like something always strive whether music talking relate entertain way thats real good experience scott mccormick production manager disc makers business since disc makers nations leading independent media manufacturer offering wide variety products services including stateoftheart automated printers duplicating systems well complete cd dvd replication custom packaging independent musicians filmmakers businesses wwwdiscmakerscom fo r tour dates music clips info wylie wild west show check thei r website wwwwyliewwcom tour merchandise stands tshirt gigi swanson mg incentives rights reserved think tour merchandise might envision major label artists playing large arenas selling everything tiedye tshirts bumper stickers embroidered baseball caps case rolling stones famed voodoo lounge toura custom motorcycle even independent artist run business like big acts utilizing added revenue stream sourcecustom merchandise arti stperformer selling experience fans buy souvenir experience form cd clothing buttons posters etc music fans come home something tangible ticket stub usually something wearthe custom wearables market plenty choose lets focu long held wardrobe staple tshirt better promotion walking billboard advertise generally inexpensive produce made goodquality materials last long time better healthy margin profit sales wearables least offset even cover travel expenses package cds tshirt added value sales centive offering half cd purchase use door prizes thank sound guy waitress clubs play applies coffeehouse chur ch house concert gigs even play free earn money build goodwill name recognition dont think selling tshirts visible established acts playing selling cds sell shirts jump pointers make promotional dollars work youthe popular tshirt basic crew neck low cost style people familiar far color options concerned sky limit least expensive standard whitethen heathersnaturals darker colors besides basic tee branch differentstyles retro ringer tees baseball ragl tees new styles made women scoop necks babydoll tees new layered looks prefer cotton heavyweight tees oz range lo ng term durability brands gildan hanes jerzees common favorites years heavier fabric knitted tighter enables better screen print especially using detail four color process plus typically cut larger hold better multiple washings must think tastes end user image trying promote thats fashion often comes knowing audience key example one rap group clients goes extra large size heavier weight tees whereas rock group client sells mostly light weight smaller tight fitti ng alternative tees cost look achieve supports brand image check online stores different recording artists get sense fans buying see might work audience makes tshirt sell isnt style size color logo design logo art needs readable convey image want promote keep mind something person want wear comes printing logos opt gel sugarglitter suede reflective metallic glow dark ink one color colors screen printing using one color ink one position shirt economical pay art screen color use well extra handling shirt includes flipping print different side artwork may require added film screens rep licate complicated designs keep simple go certain look make sure get thorough quote proceed logo art needs graphic format generally saved eps file many imprinters charge hourly rate prepare art isnt standard isnt vector art complicated designs printers carry standard pantone colors also offer colormatching inks added charge many shirts buy real price breakpoints industry start units amount isnt practical everyone find reasonabl e shirts unit range even less plan right funds still short know bands purchased coop shirts another band sponsor local nightclub basically sold space shirt share subsidize cost helped promote partners time get shirts sell range see quick return investment taught music business classes used illustrate power selling tour merchandise students way typical major label recording artist might make little sale cd would sell five cds make margin sale one basic tshirt tha ts major labels affiliated merchandise companies added revenue stream themselvestour gig merchandise incorporated overall marketing plan fits right preparing press kits driving traffic website getting people door selling cds right product promoteyou long gig keep eye future articles promotional products trucker hats anyone gigi swanson started entertainment division three years ago left teaching administrative duties director music business program mcnally smith co llege music located twin cities commutes companys minneapolis st petersburg office recently opened satellite office nashville mg incentives inc company specializes promotional products company worked advertising firms corporations years order shirts sell event django bohren seatthole shirts rights reserved variety reasons might need tshirts pins logo bumper stickers article focus need sell stuff youre band according rolling stone magazine britney spears expected make much per concert merch sales alone shed keep thats sixty thousand dollars britney per night math youll see course big l tour shed make lot money billboardcom reports ozzy osbourne raked million merch sales course bands arent point yet youre playing decentsized venues youve got cool shirts band sort following theres reason cant make way merch sales door selling cds fine smart thing offer affluent fans something extra tshirts pullover hoodies girlie shirts panties logo give people chance havesomething like support time dont worry sounding like youre selling hyping merch onstage doesnt show youre money hungry wont begging gas money get next show knows time youve sold shir ts concerts might become big britney spears django bohren owner seatthole shirts django b een design printing business nearly years hes got many projects belt fingers many pies seatthole primary source excitement two strange fetishes says django office supply aisle target making custom shirts oneinch buttons vinyl bumper stickers anyone everyone needs fetishes pretty standardwwwseattholecomsell gigs nob odys gonna ya tim ziegler lostrockcom rights reserved something sell cd tshirts upcoming gigs youll get lot bang sell hard basic selfpromotion selling gigs entails basic principles tell youve got might feel cheesy announce sale stage wait audience digs song say sale way doesnt make feel like pro stitute sure announce upcoming gigs repeat info couple times performance make surethey know merch set make sure announce website address display kit youll need display wares theyre physi cal youll need make display beforehand least materials tape sharpie paper etc example cds tshirts bumper stickers sale either make elaborate stand cardboard display make sign item saying much costs playedwith san marcos tx band richardson seeds night taped tshirt cd tothe club wall along sign prices also lay merch table club tshirt poster put audience see youre playing get helpits important somebody selling breaks show help comes form one single person willing sit merch display sell stuff helps person speak native language felon sex sells course hot girlfriends boyfriends merch booth increase sales get friends free better try giving somebody cut percent everything sell price well finally important set prices well bands theory band stuff get circulation youll sell long run sell cds tshirts affordable give away bumper stickers free many theories pricing keep mind merch sell people get know possibly come see live shows lostrockcom music website promotional tips dependent artists idea behind lostrockcom simple market damn music created austin resident tim ziegler site tells promote band get gigs become rock star achieve nirvana lifetimewwwlostrockcom live concert recordi ngs usb sticks ryan jarrett blogryanajarrettcom rights reserved recently blogged new company planning sell reco rdings concerts usb sticks leave venue since ive actually found articles proposing similar idea dates back although believe slow starter nowadays usb sticks surpassed floppy disks even cds popular way physically move data around plus much higher capacity used toand physically robustthis excellent way making money ever live recording artist makes usually one live recording sold cdsdvds think people would love recording gig actually rather buy recording record store one random concert usbkeys could customized artwork curr ent tour contain video footage photos show inturn would make collectible let artists promoters monetizetheir events effectively also one eye commercial bootleggers concert recording available buy legally weakens appeal strength bootleggers product illegal copywhich probably going poorer quality official produ ct think immediate delivery recorded even whether rock concert opera sporting even play west end musical likely becom e prominent technology becomes efficient costs come easily imagine able take home recording formula onerace football match theme parks instead picture taken roller coaster carriagetips brow biggest hill track board cameras record whole ride wellas external cameras recording carriages progress always digital rights management drm plays par ive found definitive answer whether recordings sold drm suspect labelartist decide case reported canadian group barenaked ladies selling concerts without drm usb sticksalong albums format live recordings also available purchase online without drm ryan jarrett consultant specializing network desktop designsu pport microsoft officevba scripting years commercial experience freelance since information contact ryan ryanryanajarrettcom blogryanajarrettcom getting people shows get people gig george howard artists house rights reserved must first pick right gig often artists everything book gig club find playing two men dog monday night counterproductive chances willnot invited back club play second time makes sense build following organic manner look alternative venues house parties college gigs churches even openmics ly refine live show begin building fan base end essential collect info rmation email snail mail attend shows often enough simply pass around mailing list may want consider burning three song cd give people sign iling list way youre giving incentive sign mailing list importantly youre giving tangible souvenir gig encourage burn copies friends youve played enough nontraditional ie non club gigs developed decent mailing list begin thinking booking professional gig gig club book gig work really begins ou notify people whose names emails youve collected upcoming gig must also try maximize gig ways imperative instance notify local media press radio upcoming gig try get whatever coverage gig may well listing paper anannouncement college radio station addition reminder know music also serves purpose putting band name front media repeatedly cause take notice eventually lead substantive press radio coverage course use new tools well myspace facebook social networking sites effective ways alert people upcoming gigs caution regarding new tools must core things build following organically great songs etc see sust ained longterm benefit tools like myspace youve successfully played club gigs begin timing gigs often bands play home market really shouldnt play home market unless youre gb band course month id advise every three months make every gig event ifyoure playing every weekend cant eventful time betweenhometown gigs get play cities course repeat youve done home town cities within driving distance one way accelerate find artist band asimilar career place musical style trade opening slots draw people home town theres artist town stylistically similar also draw people go open town let open home town way canspeed process developing following nearby wns keep ever expanding circles away home base pretty soon youll touringill leave one failsafe way get people gig make emotional connection play follow guidelines ive listed youll build real andcommitted fan base former president storied rykodisc label founder slow river records george howard accomplished musician producer executive educator currently holds posts assist ant professor management loyola university instructor lecturer berklee college musics berkleemusic program editor frequent contributor artists house author getting signe insiders guide record industry publishing aimed educating aspiring artists succeed music industry game times seems rigged wwwartistshousemusicorg tips nurture fans jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved building audience growing fan base golden ring success none industry executives labels management firms booking agencies media retail ignore demanding loyal fan base job number one case nurture audience enough simply someone come one show want sign long haul plan around want fans grow order happen need care providing something show tips get fans involved excited committed act show gigs often bring others shows mailing list benefits mailing list snail mail address email address must want target yourmarketing directly indicated interest music dont use list name gathering device though use help fans feel like special participating insomething special create individual signup cards placed seats tables handed door ask returned intermission drawing cards someone win cd tshirt logoclad item groups get signups anticipation winning something infectious thisat gig becomes something fans look forward informative mailings share newsy items industry something involved concerned well group information upcoming performance dates new merchandise items creative information perhaps share words new song build excitement material going next cd offer special mailing list sales discounts fans feel special mailing list receive special considerations drives people sign mention stage accessible audience intermission show invite people merchandise table stage let know youll merchandise table would love meet dont shy promoting merchandise table eventhough merchandise table placed conspicuous spot direct invitation builds crowds clambering stuff intermission stand near merchandise table sign autographs meet fans make known available meet greet fans feel closer dont run dressing room back doormeet winner show make special announcem ent would like personally greet winner drawing sign prize get people signing mailing list cards establish opportunities fans get free tickets shows bring guest fan brings guests single show get pair free tickets either show next works especially well produce shows control ticket sales free ticket opportunities free ticket opportunities work nicely promoted mailing list offered special mailing list members create five six song cd offer lowcost sale waiting record deal fans asking music make something available tobuild buzz whet appetites charge make back cost quickly saving rest money marketing projects full recording send mailing list advanced sample mp new songs working recording session keeps loop makes feel like part process suggestions get juices flowing hopef ully spark additional creative ideas main point let fans know much appreciate support develop longlasting career fan loyalty grows feel part history challenge keep fans mind come new promotions new tours consider fans turn remain loyal enthusiastic eager help expand audience jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated agent artists manager years book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom developing home base suppo rt build national success jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved great advantage concentrating majority development hometown plan forfuture tours new territories always believer starting career central place like hometown town nearby would conduciv e career development expand outward systematically central point picture stone dropped pool waterripples cascade outwardfrom center stone landed approach hel ps build fan bas e business skills stepbystep strategic mannerlets examine benefits developing home base support build performance confidence home base provides supportive environment test new songs performance styles hometownfans want succeed encouraging new effort artists quick say nothing like playing cd release concert hometown fans younetwork artists locally open mic nights songwriters groups offer avenues creative growthtesting critique first fans grow creative groups turning upcoming gigs fatten theaudience fans also among first promote fans accomplishments grow build local reputation creating allimportant buzz needs begin somewhere fertile ground begin process home base performance confidence grows play often solid foundation fans forms work within concentrated area hometown word spread quickly ct unique something new exciting say loyal audien ce begins grow might counted attend shows consistently solid followi ng built hometown possible expect fans follow nearby towns begin expand touring local reputation tendency filter beyond home base fans share excitement newfound acts cite many examples major recording artists touring today started developing loyal home base support one closest examples living charlottesville va dave matthews band grew solid home base foundation moving parts southeast region allwatched solo gigs local bar moved regular tuesday night gig local club band expanded strategically around charlottesville throughout southeast region rest history remains committed charlottesville today entire organization still lives operates ofcharlottesville consistently pump funds back community support local businesses andcharities grew original development charlottesville home base thecommunity offered loyalty fans helped band gain local regional national reputation dmb support community return keep costs touring expensive touring long distances whither already slim budget concentrating home base performance dates youre spending unne cessary money hotel meals gas since sleeping home guarantees low sometimes nonexistent additiona l travel costs deplete motivation well budget hot tip play home base performances consider creating savings account future tour dates area take percentage home date profit place savings account time comes launch regional tour youll funds invest daily routines remain familiar comfortably go business familiar surroundings gigs home based interruption daily routines brief time pack go play gig ratherthan days preparation road short tour continue working larger plans projects within normal supportive environmentdevelop business skills seek practice performance ski lls supportive environment need opportunity practice business skills become proficien working within home base allows golden opportunities may work booking phone techniques build confidence negotiate local promoters draw upon network musi cians gig information less stake circumstances rather intense road touring situations ease way better venues develop various aspects performance career business savvy home based also begin create network potential financial supporters sponsors constantly touch local businesses organizations becoming familiar act take first steps contacting proposals success homefront much easier attempt proposal regional state wide national business organization develop marketing knowhow better way become familiar marketing game practice home base youare already aware various print media outlets probably know radio stations intimately wont spend much time researching order begin marketing campaigns isunfamiliar probably gleaned one musician friends growing network developing marketing template home base relatively comfortable easy youhave working system home base easily app lied distant touring markets bit research thrown new market apply concent ric circle expansion plan use home base media contacts begin networking markets near likely features editor daily paper knows name features editor two towns road similarly hometown radio television contacts toss names help get foot door nearby towns youve established working relationships hometown media network open expansion use contacts youve worked hard develop become supportive efforts id like help determine much home base already developed might build upon successes first important take realistic look current position within community wherever decided call home base ive provided questionnaire help complete questionnaire concrete assessment current situation able toclearly see next steps necessary move toward goals think would helpful use similarform every year revising start current position time increase venue capacities touring radius career develops keep track systematic manner enabling achieve success level systemat ic approach ensure move manageable pace rather skipping levels might prove daunting unprepared keep mind overnight success long steady process reaching one goal time often takes manyyears dont hear hard work successful group historical retrospective produced mtv vh similar media outlet take time complete questionnaire honest even answers portray vision career wish immediately successful sooner begin working realistic picture sooner take necessary next steps im prove upon situation youve completed questionnaire alone members group share outcome anduse catalyst generate suggestions new strategies within groupassess home base support built local fan base yes somewhat list three things done accomplish local media recognition yes somewhat list three notable media events support media recognition network local performers may communicate yes somewhat list three performer resources regularly communicate outside performing group ensemble steady ongoing loca l performance venue venues yes many times per year many venues sell smaller performance venues seats yes sometimes almost type venue playing average ticket price time day shows much merchandise sell dollars per night sell medium size performance space town yes sometimes almost type venue playing average ticket price time day shows much merchandise sell dollars per night sell one larger performance spaces town yes sometimes almost size type venue playing average ticket price time day shows much merchandise sell dollars per night called upon local community eventsyes somewhat often often enough list three community events estimate distance base suppo rt extends miles entir e county three neighboring counties beyond becomes regional many people mailing list many home base review answers number issues may interest consider instance increase venue capacity notice whether type venue changed kind impact change ticket price time show many buying tickets grow larger venue make sure audience following venue notice drop attendance review venues location whether ticket price gotten hand start time inconvenientfor particular audience issues addressed altered necessary understand driving change audience response growth spurt promotional requirements need adjustment reach larger audience keeping pace needs media outreach extended accommodate larger venue capacity may need add paid advertising marketing plans whereas smaller venues required less extensive less expensive media campaign relying free promotion posters press releases calendar listings radio interviews may also need create incentives aticket giveaway cd giveaway local radio shows mp download giveaway linked emailcampaign deciding move larger venue tried increase appearances smaller venue perhaps monthly gig smaller venue would help bu ild audience less risky test fan base perhaps playing often moving larger venue reducing number plays town may next best move increase demand expand fan basehave explored alternative venue opportunities hel p increase local reputation build fan base find struggling maintain st eady audience level even smaller venue may need try alternative venues get one currently play stepping outside venue consider right one may discover new fans act fans may follow venues check city papers chambers commerc e local universities fraternities sororities downtown foundations local organizations charities events taking place near future may paid entertainment may necessary us e alternative venue si tuations shore local support move next level within home base networked local musicians create cobill concerts asked opener help transition larger venue less risk low sales joining together one two ormore local artists create larger event expand audience tapping acts fan base turn tap everyone benefits joint effort make yearly assessment part growth proc ess help make calculated innovative decisions spark future successes develop local regional touring strategies happy assessing jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom band touring using gig swapping james blakely golistenlivenet rights reserved beginning bands usually play local venues great exposure build local fan base comes point bands life time move beyond playing local club music needs heard people outside city many bands hesitant make step important play outside area exposing sound areas builds reputation problems start money trave ling expensive housing feeding band members looks enormous good investment one best ways get gigs cities gig swap gig swapping elementary sense contact band another city find venues play give information venues city get involved actua lly let band open local club open club even get gigs anyway gig swapping help getthat exposure different cities first need contact band another city w ould find another music scene near havent played search online bands city would try find band plays genre styl e music since bars clubs want play plus want ex pose fans music part swap giving fans exposure band viceversa helping promote show city exchange way wont playing empty hallonce find band looks suitable shoot email would make sure choose band good fan base started playing city would also pick one try find five agree could fill whole week gigs make money back traveling surprised open idea local bands even link article explain talking whatever decide say would make short better open dialogue togiving orders make sure parties understand agreeing going help promote let open get gig make sure everyone stands deal way wont problems make good business relationship james blakely creator online music community golistenlivenet cooperative audie nce swaps break new markets jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved acts looking expand audience beyond k nown markets need open new options one idea swapping audiences another musician band idea perfectly suited acts astrong following market heres works first find artist new market would like expand whose work like think would compatible second make sure artist sele cted strong following desired market attempting break new market makes sense artist sell tickets market order work would optimal selected artist interested expanding market suggest artist book promote least one gig perhapseven number gigs market strong fan base team negotiate dates press generally whatever takes whatever normally promote gigs fullest group provide heir press materials cobill show publicity include visiting group even try arrange print radio interviews group negotiate percentage minimal guarantee plus percentage act make sure understand take larger fee greater percentage since audience work introduce group market return expect group market introducing audience many benefits expanding audience manner entering new market following little leverage negotiate decent fees alone major budgetdrain opening new markets swapping audiences enter new market mo mentum provided group likelihood making money selling merchandise gaining larger number mailing list names contact return dates since hometown group legwork advantage hitting possible media outlets area well performing appropriate venues spells success rather chance often tours tountested markets resulted huge investment expense small turnouts audience swapping reducethe risks creating favorable collaborative effort everyone gains chance learn new market build reputation expending little energy save hard work exchange tour host groupwhen considering method audience expansion important select group similar work ethics want sure ex tend every professional courtesy market would certainly benefit lax efforts promote market therefore suggest asking following questions sure group considering right one audience expansion project often perform home area want sure play often enough built loyal following last performance dont want schedule performance heels one played make sure enough time last gig demand see group many paying people draw concert obviously want group whose income support cobill ever perform events free public large crowd may gather example cities produce free concerts parks downtown malls lets know expanse popularity market size venues normally play give idea whether tour area financially feasible splitting fees seat venues may hardly worth trip whereas cobilling larger seat venue may accomplish youraudience expansion goals nicely size mailing list area nearby surrounding areas small mailing list tour may worth effort select artist whose fan base substantial booking good know point person group agent may somecommission pay publicity want connect publicity person get materials well arrange interviews may also offer suggestions best promote group get coverage local press radio ever feature article written local papers relates question well group recently covered gig media may reluctant offer space act however cobilling act may receive lions sh publicity order breathe new life hometown band careful one could work make sure hadnt recently feature article main paper questions relate host band well choose dates concerts considering want gain efforts marketsive seen many acts use method gain new audiences factors well suited audience swapping boost career new market smoothly trying open market ownthe real key holding newlywon audience follow return tour dates good luck jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated currently consults artists agents managers consultation program manage rinabox presents performing biz seminars workshops conferences universities arts councils organizations book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom three methods getting openers support act slots jeri goldstein performingbizcom rights reserved one method expand audience serve upport act known main act multiple tour dates open show larger act choice slots many acts vying sometimes get lucky right place right time interested process rather thanchance suggestions go landing choice performance slots whether attempting open single date considered supporting act full tour three methods follow may help land slots contact acts selected logical compatible choices instances may know compatible band personally friends members would direct route getting tour single date unfamiliar anyone act next step would contact acts management emerging acts still building following much established often hot list new acts scene select potential support opening acts get hot list first youneed contact acts management check tour schedule upcoming recently played dateif playing locally check venue look musicalcom reach management tell intere sted considered opener support act let know familiar act think would good addition show offer send current press materials latest recording support materials detailing youractivities realistic may one many acts attempting considered make sure represent well process may take time develop relationship cts management persistent keep touch contact provide updates career tours take shape payoff may immediate may well worth wait selected right actcontact booking agency acts may management may booking agent would next contact approach agent similar manner would management build relationship agency may also serve entr\u00e9e looking agent act consider logical compatible acts ou may open likely agencys rosters would also logical choices represent actcontact venue booking person determine would like play specific venues certain markets become important identify venues may find impossible get date havent pr eviously played venue asking opening act slot may way gaining entrance find acts booked upcoming shows venue booking contact identify acts mentioned ones might compatible act suggest bookerand ask considered opening act send pr omotional material often check acts management agency ask acts management contact case need establish contact begin process management agent suggested would first let venue booker make initial contact venues ability arrange opener certain acts sometimes receive strict instructions acts agent regarding acts policy openers begin let venues know int entions may keep mind appropriate situations arise opening act often frowned upon bad slot however opening act strategic position plan appropriately dont believe opening anyone serves well important consider act act com patible order play appropriate audience want expand audience choice main act ought one whose audience wouldlike eventually make tips consider search appropriate main acts select act least one two steps ahead market aim high act playing arenas playing seat clubs unlikely achieve opening slot even get open much larger act ability really use occasion fullest advantage may hampered fact probably ready want act large enough draw room budget get paid something select act within genre music attempting gain country fan base select coming country acts play rock hip hop blues etc select appropriate genre select acts opposite sex instances example single female singersongwriter often would select male act rather another female singersongwriter would work male acts doesnt always hold true especially situations many acts know decide join together create special multiact tour theother exception may cases solo male female act opens group sex select acts may personal familiarity even friendship start people know know like music greater likelihood open sharing bill make sure added date time included media promotions added flyers posters help build reputation areas dates played money openers support acts may great depending main acts budget venue budget relationship main act circumstances fee low negotiate ashigh percentage possible merchandise many openers make low fee theirmerchandise sales large receptive audiencedont stay time stage clear arrangements main act set start end times prompt get called back encore check main act heading back stage encore leave theaudience wanting rather wanting get stage try arrange welcoming introduction connection main act helps linked main act way example please welcome xyz band one abcs favorite new talents audience made aware respect main act opener audience usually enthusiastic opener make friends main acts sound engineer unless travel sound engineer house sound engineer usually one designated mix opening act get know main acts sound eng ineer perhaps mix sound well sometimes may pay something often worth money landing support act tour boost career notch two make make sure notify media support tours getting tour itinerary listed appropriate trade magazines online sources issue press releases get cds many radio stations along tour route possible may right time explore hiring radio promotions company get airplay getting opening act slots support tour one many strategies used expand audience begin process making list acts might consider appropriate main acts time goes act develops list need updating time like present begin strategic audience development process jeri goldstein author bo oking agent musicians performing artists guide successful touring nd edition updated book cdrom information programs available ava ilable wwwperformingbizcom phone email jeri jgperformingbizcom"
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