mroulier
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Post by mroulier on Oct 6, 2022 11:18:50 GMT -5
A lot of the 'good' rooms around here are tied to management companies. We're trying to get our brand going, but some of the independent 'smaller' rooms don't want our loud classic metal sound (AC/DC, Priest, Kiss, Scorps, etc.) They'd rather have oldies or 'gentler' classic rock. And at least 3 local rooms have closed down since covid, shrinking inventory even more!
Aside from a link to a electronic press kit (which has pictures, and MP'3s and videos), what do we say to convince someone to give us a shot? FB likes? YT likes? Anything else?
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Oct 11, 2022 9:22:16 GMT -5
A lot of the 'good' rooms around here are tied to management companies. We're trying to get our brand going, but some of the independent 'smaller' rooms don't want our loud classic metal sound (AC/DC, Priest, Kiss, Scorps, etc.) They'd rather have oldies or 'gentler' classic rock. And at least 3 local rooms have closed down since covid, shrinking inventory even more! Aside from a link to a electronic press kit (which has pictures, and MP'3s and videos), what do we say to convince someone to give us a shot? FB likes? YT likes? Anything else? Include a list of local venues and dates you've played in the past (they'll understand the recent two-year layoff). Most club booking agents and mgmt companies want your band's email list...the complete email addresses. I always thought doing that was 'selling out' your own fan base because email addresses are kinda-sorta private. I usually include this statement in the press kit: "We respect the privacy of our fans; we have more than [number] of email addresses for our fan base and we announce all our gigs and venues at least one month ahead of time via our Website, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and direct email." This provides the management company with the assurance that your band views gig announcements as shared responsibility, rather than something only management does. |
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Post by reverendrob on Oct 20, 2022 5:53:55 GMT -5
You can whip up a quickie NDA for the email list specifying it is not to be used, disclosed, et cetera without the band's consent (or your, if you're the POC for the band with the potential management et al).
Make a couple or a few not obviously you email address throwaway accounts that you don't use for anything else. Se tthem to forward to one you do check - so if they violate, you get whatever penalty clause is specified and know they're doing it.
I am an old-school SOB who knows how to play the game.
If they're local, you can also invite them to 'see' the list in person if they doubt numbers, or discuss with you, no screen caps or notes allowed.
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Post by tahitijack on Nov 3, 2022 12:22:29 GMT -5
If the predominant demand is for gentler classic rock and you play metal you are probably going to struggle for a while until demand for metal increases. Good luck my guess is you will have better luck starting in spring and continuing through summer playing outdoors. Have you thought of becoming a tribute band, which might get you into smaller venues as tribute bands love em or hate em are usually always popular. Good luck play on!
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chucksmi
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Post by chucksmi on Sept 13, 2023 11:37:02 GMT -5
Almost all venues ask us for our social medial presence. Well, actually that's how they find us, we're an established band and venues seek us out. They're looking for how many shows you've listed, how many Friends/Followers you have, and pics and videos of the band actually working.
Classic Metal , rotsa ruck with that one. It will be an uphill push as venues for loud stuff like that are evaporating exponentially and generally the county fairs and such won't touch it. But hey I get it, you need to follow your bliss.
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