SamDBL
Joined: Sep 19, 2016
Posts: 244
Tampa
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Posted on Sep 04 2017 02:32 PM
I'm near Orlando. Obviously Disney and universal and lots of water parks in the area. I've seen cover bands at some. And I've heard surf music on the PA at some. So I'm wondering if something like that might be a possible venue for a surf band. I have no idea how those things work, though. Are all of the bands comprised of permanent park employees? I'm pretty sure I've seen some that were bands unto themselves outside of the parks. Who books these places? Or who would you generally approach with the idea? I mean, I guess I could just track down who to speak to through corporate headquarters. But I figure if anyone has played at one of these types of places, it'd be someone on here.
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youngreverb
Joined: Jun 07, 2017
Posts: 48
University Place, WA
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Posted on Sep 04 2017 03:35 PM
I've been to quite a few theme parks, and from what I've seen, it varies. I've seen bands that just get booked, but it's usually for a whole season (they become a sort of temporary act). Now, I don't think Disney would do that, because I haven't seen any gigs like that so far. Maybe Universal would; I don't know. Water parks might be the best bet to land a gig.
— Gabe
Our beaches here get 3 foot tall waves, but it doesn't matter. You don't need to surf to play surf.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25568
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Sep 04 2017 04:25 PM
I've seen a pic of the Ventures playing at Walt Disney World I believe.
And I think the Torquays plsyed at the water park across the street from Knott's Berry Farm.
— Jeff(bigtikidude)
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insectsurfer
Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 363
Los Angeles
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 03:00 AM
In the early 90s there was a kid working the bookings at Knott's Berry Farm that was actually into surf. We Insect Surfers played there once, they set us up down a long alley in between rides where you'd have to actually walk down the alley about 60 feet to see the band.People would walk by intermittently.
As we were breaking down at the end of our hour/ set, I asked one of the guys wrapping cables "So, do most bands play to this much staggering indifference?" His reply was "No,people liked you guys, they would actually clap!"
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stratdancer
Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Posts: 2533
Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 04:49 AM
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skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 2063
Virginia, USA
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 08:18 AM
I seem to recall some videos of that band the Deadlies playing at some amusement park?
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 10:23 AM
Jerry Cole and his Spacemen played the Space Bar in Disneyland, Tomorrowland. Early 60s.
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Last edited: Sep 05, 2017 10:24:59
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surfbeatnik
Joined: Apr 01, 2007
Posts: 347
Sea Country, CA, USA
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 02:46 PM
bigtikidude wrote:
...I think the Torquays played at the water park across the street from Knott's Berry Farm.
We (The Torquays) played within the park at Knott's Berry Farm a few times. One such event was for the grand opening of the Xcelerator ride. There also used to be a stage near the far side of the park that we performed as well. We couldn't sell any merch, but the pay wasn't too bad.
Jeff BTD might be thinking about when we used to play the Annual Ford Car Show at Knott's, across the street near Independence Hall. We had agreed to play for free but Knott's had to pay us something...so, they paid us ONE DOLLAR! It was a very funny moment when we received the money from the guy in charge...a big fancy ceremony wherein they handed over a crisp, one dollar bill.
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SurfBeat
Joined: Dec 31, 2008
Posts: 284
Riverside, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 04:14 PM
surfbeatnik wrote:
bigtikidude wrote:
We (The Torquays) played at the Annual Ford Car Show at Knott's, across the street near Independence Hall. We had agreed to play for free but Knott's had to pay us something...so, they paid us ONE DOLLAR!
That pay equates to grand theft for services rendered by a professional, seasoned band.
I vaguely recall the union rate (American Federation Of Musicians) in 1962, when we were required to join the union or not get a gig, was about $15.00 per hour.
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tahitijack
Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
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Posted on Sep 05 2017 04:21 PM
Sam,
You want to check disneyauditions.com. Keep us posted as to how this turns out for you. Good luck!
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