Comments on: Think Outside the Venue To Get That First Gig http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/ save the music - not the industry. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:35:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Andy Rogers http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-3143 Andy Rogers Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:01:49 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-3143 Your 2nd point about house concerts is spot on. I'm on a solo world tour by adopting that strategy and leveraging the idea. So far played everything from starlit back yards to 5000 member venues! Cheers Andy http://www.ViralGigs.com Your 2nd point about house concerts is spot on. I’m on a solo world tour by adopting that strategy and leveraging the idea.

So far played everything from starlit back yards to 5000 member venues!

Cheers Andy
http://www.ViralGigs.com

]]> By: refe http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2641 refe Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:50:25 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2641 That's exactly right. You can't wait around for someone else to let you in. I hope you've found success in doing it! That’s exactly right. You can’t wait around for someone else to let you in. I hope you’ve found success in doing it!

]]> By: Phil Mountford http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2516 Phil Mountford Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:41:47 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2516 Slightly different in our case because we're a UK based crossover classical ensemble so our audience can be a little more mature but I knew the only way to perform it is to just do it rather than wait to be booked. So for our first tour I hired suitable venues and self promoted through communities - it's time intensive work but if you really want it then you'll do it. Slightly different in our case because we’re a UK based crossover classical ensemble so our audience can be a little more mature but I knew the only way to perform it is to just do it rather than wait to be booked. So for our first tour I hired suitable venues and self promoted through communities – it’s time intensive work but if you really want it then you’ll do it.

]]> By: Suzanne Lainson http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2334 Suzanne Lainson Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:36:31 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2334 These locations probably won't work for bands, but I'll toss this out anyway. http://improveverywhere.com This group has put on a musical in a grocery store, in a food court, etc. You can see the videos at their website or on YouTube. These locations probably won’t work for bands, but I’ll toss this out anyway.

http://improveverywhere.com

This group has put on a musical in a grocery store, in a food court, etc. You can see the videos at their website or on YouTube.

]]> By: refe http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2312 refe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:18:17 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2312 There is always a way. As long as you're making good music you can find people who want to listen to it. Sometimes you just have to look in unconventional places at first. There is always a way. As long as you’re making good music you can find people who want to listen to it. Sometimes you just have to look in unconventional places at first.

]]> By: Matt Rod http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2298 Matt Rod Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:10:38 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2298 Yeah man. Cool ideas. The idea that there is no excuse is what comes out real strong here for me. And I agree with it. It's a liberating message. But a daunting one nonetheless. There's always a way!!! Yeah man. Cool ideas.

The idea that there is no excuse is what comes out real strong here for me. And I agree with it. It’s a liberating message. But a daunting one nonetheless.

There’s always a way!!!

]]> By: Dirt Star http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2222 Dirt Star Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:41:27 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2222 Great advice! Many musicians trying to get their music out there forget the basics -- go where your audience is. Great advice! Many musicians trying to get their music out there forget the basics — go where your audience is.

]]> By: MusicBizGuy http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2220 MusicBizGuy Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:56:56 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2220 Essential to every band ,regardless of the level on which they are being booked, is for interested fans and talent buyers to find the band as quickly as possible and book them. Every opportunity that someone can't find you who wants to book you is a lost opportunity. In large part this problem can be solved by using the music booking widget found at www.LiveMusicMachine.Com. You can put it anywhere on the internet and anyone can book you at anytime. It's a no brainer for artists because it has an indispensable calendar with instantly interchangeable gig list, Google tour map and an availability calendar from which you can be booked immediately. Combining LiveMusicMachine's widget with Reverbnation's RPK or Sonicbids EPK will give any band, established or just starting out, the ability to maximize booking opportunities. However you must be proactive and promote your band wherever you go. The more you actively promote your band to your fans, friends, clubs and venues for bookings, the more paying gigs will come your way. Nothing is ever easy in building your music business. You need to put the time in and make the commitment. Essential to every band ,regardless of the level on which they are being booked, is for interested fans and talent buyers to find the band as quickly as possible and book them. Every opportunity that someone can’t find you who wants to book you is a lost opportunity. In large part this problem can be solved by using the music booking widget found at http://www.LiveMusicMachine.Com. You can put it anywhere on the internet and anyone can book you at anytime. It’s a no brainer for artists because it has an indispensable calendar with instantly interchangeable gig list, Google tour map and an availability calendar from which you can be booked immediately. Combining LiveMusicMachine’s widget with Reverbnation’s RPK or Sonicbids EPK will give any band, established or just starting out, the ability to maximize booking opportunities. However you must be proactive and promote your band wherever you go. The more you actively promote your band to your fans, friends, clubs and venues for bookings, the more paying gigs will come your way. Nothing is ever easy in building your music business. You need to put the time in and make the commitment.

]]> By: refe http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2212 refe Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:01:33 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2212 Thanks for the comment - great to hear a real life example work out like that. I hope a few artists I know read it and take note! Thanks for the comment – great to hear a real life example work out like that. I hope a few artists I know read it and take note!

]]> By: John Kasiewicz http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/2009/10/think-outside-the-venue-to-get-that-first-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-2211 John Kasiewicz Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:42:12 +0000 http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/?p=2384#comment-2211 This is great advice. When I was starting out, I attempted to play a popular open mic but was so low on the list (and very unknown), I never made it to the stage that night. I was determined to perform, so I set up in near the front door and played for everyone as they were leaving. The venue owner was so impressed (no one had ever done anything like that there before), he gave me his word that he would give me a prime slot the following week. Sure enough, the promise was honored and it was the beginning of a long, fruitful relationship with one of the best clubs in town. This is great advice. When I was starting out, I attempted to play a popular open mic but was so low on the list (and very unknown), I never made it to the stage that night. I was determined to perform, so I set up in near the front door and played for everyone as they were leaving. The venue owner was so impressed (no one had ever done anything like that there before), he gave me his word that he would give me a prime slot the following week. Sure enough, the promise was honored and it was the beginning of a long, fruitful relationship with one of the best clubs in town.

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