Make sure your show is confirmed before assuming you're booked, as tentative dates can change for a variety of reasons. Our team confirms the full bill, load-in/sound-check/set times, payment, and ticket price before considering a show confirmed. Provide a band bio and link to avoid potential mishaps in listings. Check your listing on our website in multiple places to ensure accuracy. Post on your social media, tag us. Visit our venue before your show.
Day of the show :
Typically, the headliner has priority for loading in and soundchecking, followed by the main support band half an hour later, and the opener half an hour after that. However, this is not concrete and it's important to confirm with the booker and follow their specific instructions. Exceptions are common.
Designate one responsible person in your band (such as a tour manager, sound engineer, or reliable band member) to be the point of contact. This person should introduce themselves to our sound engineer upon arrival and coordinate tasks like filling out forms and obtaining drink tickets. The sound engineer will direct you to load in and indicate where to set up. The drummer should begin setting up hardware immediately. Be efficient during soundcheck and follow the sound engineer's instructions, as they are highly skilled and know what sounds best on the floor. If they ask you to turn down on stage, comply with their request.
After load in:
To address any hospitality or payment issues, speak with the bar manager or bartender (who typically arrive an hour after the sound engineer.) Our house manager will provide further assistance and distribute paperwork upon arrival. Hospitality is allocated based on the number of performers and typically includes two drink tickets per performer over 21. Non-alcoholic drinks are usually complimentary for band members. Collect necessary forms, including guest lists and tax forms, from the bar. Review our house rules, which prohibit outside liquor, pyrotechnics, confetti, and stage diving/crowd surfing. We only report income to the IRS if it exceeds $600 in a calendar year. If you lack a band Tax ID, a member's SSN can be used instead.
Making contact :
Daniel Berliner is the main booker at Neck of the woods. Can be contacted at booking@neckofthewoodssf.com
If you have already booked a show and have questions you can contact your booker or our production manager fav@neckofthewoodssf.com