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"Don't try to explain it, just sell it."

- Colonel Tom Parker -

 

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVE EXPOSURE

 

LOCAL LIVE EXPOSURE How important is touring and gigging to getting your band recognized? Apart from Radio airplay it’s probably the most effective thing you can do to get your band recognized by a mass group of people. Mass groups of people means mass amounts of money. Word of mouth about your music in conjunction with Radio & a solid live presentation is a very powerful thing. Popularity is a contagious thing especially among teenagers. But for new bands, artists, playing live will probably not be very lucrative venture at first. It’s so true that you have to start somewhere, and you must prove yourself on a smaller scale before you can do it on a much larger one. It can also be said that before you conquer the world, you must first conquer a city or locale first. Below are just a few things you can do to start conquering the local live circuit.  .

 

-        Deliver a solid live presentation (5-10 times a month)

-        Release an industry standard CD.

-        Always have CD’s for sale at the merch table.

-        Start assembling a street team to get the word out about your band.

-        Start networking with other regional bands to play shows together. The bigger the band the bigger the contact.

-        Start making good impressions on local bookers, and club owners, and regional booking agencies.

-        Build your solid reputation one venue, one show, one fan at a time.

-        Begin building your serious draw and buzz factor round your music.

-        Submit your CD to all the popular local and college radio stations. Garage Band format may be the best you can hope for unless you  know someone on the inside.

-       Do all of the above consistently for one year

-       Join a Local Booking Agency

 

GIGS & BEYOND ESSAY SERIES

 

THE INDIE VENUE BIBLE The Indie Venue Bible is a unique, comprehensive directory of live music venues. It is in electronic (.pdf) format and lists 32,000 VENUES and 3,500 BOOKING AGENTS in the US and Canada. The listings are arranged by area, making it easier for you to route and plan your tour. The Indie Venue Bible is constantly being updated. You will have access to the newest version for ONE FULL YEAR! We list the obvious venues that you can find in any venue directory. What sets us apart from the others are the lesser known venues that you won't find listed anywhere else.

 
Indie Venue Bible 

 

INTERNATIONAL TOURING So you've conquered the local club circuit. There are at least 10 clubs within your city or locale that you have a solid reputation with. So now you or perhaps 2 to 3 other bands want to do something bigger & more lucrative together. Perhaps do a 100 city tour along the West Coast either as a headliner or in support of another band or artist. This is a huge logistical undertaking to execute effectively. If you've decided you're ready to commit to something like a regional tour tour there are a few things you should consider.

 

-        In which geographic area and at what specific cities and venues do you want to perform? What is your tentative itinerary?

-        What specific performing needs do you have in terms of instruments and musical equipment?

-        What specific stage, sound engineers, and lighting needs do you have?

-        How much equipment will the band bring along, and how much will you need to have ready at the venue?

-        How many crew members will you need to have on site, and what skills or training do they need?

-        What's your tentative budget for the tour, including employee pay and equipment costs?

-        What are your limits in tour length and number of shows?

-        Do you have 2 or 3 more popular bands that want to come along to add to the attractiveness of the bill?

 

 

 

 

TOURING AGENCIES Below is a list of some professional Booking, Event, and/or Touring Agencies available for hire by Labels, and established Independent artists. These companies can help you organize your very own regional tour. Various price packages are available based on your experience level, draw potential, and other factors. It certainly helps if you have an established fan base, a finely tuned live performance, with full live support, and sound crew already in place. It's also safe to say if you don't have some of the aforementioned, then you have no business contacting them as you are still in your developmental phase.

 

KATAVI ARTS REPRESENTATION Please be advised to have your Band Manager, or Legal Advisor contact these agencies. I don't advise "cold calling" them and saying "Uh I'm a Bass Player how do I do set up a tour with you guys"  Of course it goes without saying – Professional Inquiries only at this level of the Business. Katavi Arts can act as your personal representative in getting you in touch with these agents, and companies. Join Katavi Arts today, and receive all the benefits associated with being in our community. .

 

 

TOURING AGENCIES

Swenson Touring Agency

Swenson Touring Agency

Tel 608-237-1955

Fax 608-237-7056
PO Box 130

New Lisbon, WI. 53950

High Road Touring High Road Touring

info@highroadtouring.com

751 Bridgeway

3rd Floor

Sausalito, CA. 94965

Tel 415-332-9292

Fax 415-332-4692

1:2 Soundchick

1:2 Soundchick
http://www.soundchick.com/

810 HYDE ST., SUITE 601, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109 USA
Tel 415-205-3895

Email: info@soundchick.com

 21st Century Management 21st Century Management http://www.21stcenturymanagement.net/

P.O. BOX 12128, CHICAGO, IL 60612 USA
Tel 312-666-5827

Fax 773-862-5911
Email:
emerald@interaccess.com

B&B Associates

B&B Associates
http://www.toursecurity.net/

P.O. BOX 422, BAYSE, VA 22810 USA
Tel 888-788-8687

Email: info@toursecurity.net

Cousin Richard Entertainment

Cousin Richard Entertainment

93 HIGH ST., SUITE 1, BOX 4585, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03802 USA
Tel 603-436-8596

Fax 603-433-ARTS

Dash Entertainment

Dash Entertainment

947 REDWAY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77062 USA
Tel 281-286-2933

Fax 281-486-0084
Email:
dashmgt@aol.com

Jacey Bedford Tour Management

Jacey Bedford Tour Management
http://www.artifact.demon.co.uk/jaceytours.htm

10 PARK HEAD, BIRDSEDGE, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8XW UK
Tel 44-148-460-6230

Fax 44-148-460-6290
Email:
jacey@jacey-bedford.com

Left Of Center Touring

Left Of Center Touring

7391 W. CHARLESTON BLVD., SUITE 140, LAS VEGAS, NV 89177 USA
Tel 702-304-1900

Fax 702-304-1902
Email:
leftofcenterlv@aol.com

Noise & Distortion

Noise & Distortion

415 E. 7TH ST., NEW YORK, NY 10016 USA
Email:
soundpuke@aol.com

Ocean Boulevard Prod.

Ocean Boulevard Prod.
http://www.oceanboulevardproductions.com/

989 OCEAN BLVD., UNIT 5, HAMPTON, NH 03842 USA
Tel 603-929-5904

Fax 603-930-6381
Email:
info@oceanboulevardproductions.com

Pinnacle Artists

Pinnacle Artists

15 EGBERT AVE., STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310 USA
Tel 718-442-2869

Fax 212-571-4107
Email:
pinnacleartists@yahoo.com

RJ Kaltenback Personal Management

RJ Kaltenback Personal Management

P.O. BOX 510, DUNDEE, IL 60118 USA
Tel 847-836-0777

Fax 847-836-1139
Email:
rj@kleinsattractions.com

Sa'Mall Management

Sa'Mall Management
http://www.pplzmi.com/

P.O. BOX 8442, UNIVERSAL CITY, CA 91618 USA
Tel 818-506-8533

Fax 818-506-8534
Email:
samusa@aol.com

Stone City Music

Stone City Music
http://www.stonecitymusic.com/

P.O. BOX 750536, NEW YORK, NY 11375 USA
Tel 718-459-0854

Email: info@stonecitymusic.com

Val Denn Agency

Val Denn Agency
http://www.valdenn.com/

13801 RANCH RD. 12, SUITE 202, WIMBERLEY, TX 78676 USA
Tel 512-847-7161

Fax 512-847-9676

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                

 

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