new band exposure question

SHADOWNIGHT5150

Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345

Posted on Jun 25 2019 04:44 PM

hello i was wondering when you start up a new band is it ok to piggyback other bands in the area your wanting to book. meaning, contact the other bands and ask to open for them or exchange info of venues they have played at?

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Patrick_Strain

Joined: Feb 20, 2017
Posts: 70
Gilbertsville, NY
United States

Posted on Jun 25 2019 06:33 PM

Absolutely.

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345

Posted on Jun 26 2019 07:51 AM

Cool deal, ill work on doing that

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tahitijack

Joined: Nov 03, 2006
Posts: 693
San Clemente, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 26 2019 09:33 AM

Check the show announcements here to see what venues hire surf music bands. It would be helpful to include your location, city and state in your profile so others in your area can help you.

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DannySnyder

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
United States

Posted on Jun 26 2019 09:58 AM

best to do in person, they'll appreciate your support.

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Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta

Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party

Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF

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Surfing_Sam_61

Joined: Jan 15, 2019
Posts: 1515

Posted on Jun 28 2019 10:08 AM

Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc.

Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM.

So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure.

Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though.

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345

Posted on Jun 28 2019 12:19 PM

Surfing_Sam_61 wrote:

Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc.

Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM.

So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure.

Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though.

Oh weve got a freebie comin up in October opening for a big wig
Cant say much till the date gets closer (dont wanna spoil the surprise) lets just say dey Bananas lol

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SHADOWNIGHT5150

Joined: Jul 14, 2013
Posts: 345

Posted on Jun 28 2019 12:36 PM

Surfing_Sam_61 wrote:

Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc.

Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM.

So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure.

Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though.

Last edited: Jun 28, 2019 12:37:38

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da-ron

Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1307
The original Plymouth, UK.
United Kingdom

Posted on Aug 12 2019 05:32 AM

Hooking up with a rockabilly band or a different genre can work pretty well. That way you're not directly competing with the band you're approaching and can bring in a different crowd to complement those turning up already.

We used to do multi band shows, and the 'headliner' often wasn't the band that played last, but the band that got to choose the best time slot. We would advise some bands that playing at midnight or 1am (ie last) often has less audience, but they get to choose. Some bands listened, some bands insisted they were headliners and insisted on playing last, to very few people indeed.

For me, the headline acts gets to choose when to play. If they've come a long way they often appreciate playing a bit early so they can get home at a reasonable time!

Best to let the audience know though - I once turned up at 9.30pm to see the Ramonas, was charged full price and walked in to hear the echoes of their last song. And they were the last band! Not impresssed.

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Surfing_Sam_61

Joined: Jan 15, 2019
Posts: 1515

Posted on Aug 13 2019 03:07 PM

^ Yeah that's a good idea having the top band play before 11 pm etc ...I've seen that too, and every hour after that is tiresome for the audience it seems like (at least for me, I'm dead by then)

Sounds like your opening for some real animals Shadownight5150, that's great to be able to do that, seems like a good plan, bring along some banana's to feed them with

I've seen where some local shows team up with a solo singer song writer to open with, could try that down the road if you can headline a gig for a multi-band type day.

But that's great you got a gig like that.

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SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Jun 25 2019 04:44 PM hello i was wondering when you start up a new band is it ok to piggyback other bands in the area your wanting to book. meaning, contact the other bands and ask to open for them or exchange info of venues they have played at? Top
Patrick_Strain Joined: Feb 20, 2017 Posts: 70 Gilbertsville, NY	Posted on Jun 25 2019 06:33 PM Absolutely. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Jun 26 2019 07:51 AM Cool deal, ill work on doing that Top
tahitijack Joined: Nov 03, 2006 Posts: 693 San Clemente, CA	Posted on Jun 26 2019 09:33 AM Check the show announcements here to see what venues hire surf music bands. It would be helpful to include your location, city and state in your profile so others in your area can help you. — Happy Sunsets! Last edited: Jun 26, 2019 10:54:32 Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11058 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Jun 26 2019 09:58 AM best to do in person, they'll appreciate your support. — Danny Snyder "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF Top
Surfing_Sam_61 Joined: Jan 15, 2019 Posts: 1515	Posted on Jun 28 2019 10:08 AM Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc. Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM. So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure. Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Jun 28 2019 12:19 PM Surfing_Sam_61 wrote: Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc. Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM. So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure. Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though. Oh weve got a freebie comin up in October opening for a big wig Cant say much till the date gets closer (dont wanna spoil the surprise) lets just say dey Bananas lol Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Jun 28 2019 12:36 PM Surfing_Sam_61 wrote: Might be better to contact the club owner first - they know everybody in town anyway and bands that play there etc. Multi-band shows are becoming popular now. I saw one that had 4 bands on a Saturday, the only problem was the closing band was from out of town and came on last so most people left during their set. The bass player was from that town and had like 30 friends and family hang out to the end, but most cut out around 11:00 PM. So if your from out of town its always better to open for sure. Don't be afraid to do free gigs starting out either, that's a good way to start, bad to end up though. Last edited: Jun 28, 2019 12:37:38 Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Aug 12 2019 05:32 AM Hooking up with a rockabilly band or a different genre can work pretty well. That way you're not directly competing with the band you're approaching and can bring in a different crowd to complement those turning up already. We used to do multi band shows, and the 'headliner' often wasn't the band that played last, but the band that got to choose the best time slot. We would advise some bands that playing at midnight or 1am (ie last) often has less audience, but they get to choose. Some bands listened, some bands insisted they were headliners and insisted on playing last, to very few people indeed. For me, the headline acts gets to choose when to play. If they've come a long way they often appreciate playing a bit early so they can get home at a reasonable time! Best to let the audience know though - I once turned up at 9.30pm to see the Ramonas, was charged full price and walked in to hear the echoes of their last song. And they were the last band! Not impresssed. — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
Surfing_Sam_61 Joined: Jan 15, 2019 Posts: 1515	Posted on Aug 13 2019 03:07 PM ^ Yeah that's a good idea having the top band play before 11 pm etc ...I've seen that too, and every hour after that is tiresome for the audience it seems like (at least for me, I'm dead by then) Sounds like your opening for some real animals Shadownight5150, that's great to be able to do that, seems like a good plan, bring along some banana's to feed them with I've seen where some local shows team up with a solo singer song writer to open with, could try that down the road if you can headline a gig for a multi-band type day. But that's great you got a gig like that. Top

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