SEEKING EQUIPMENT ENDORSMENTS
September 23, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Blog / New News
SEEKING EQUIPMENT ENDORSMENTS
Your requests must be printed on official stationary and must include:
• Cover page/letter of introduction
• History of completed tours and/or shows
• Tour schedule for upcoming year
• Albums produced, specify record label
• A detailed proposal outlining the specific benefits for the company your going for (including if you are willing to do promotions at local dealers, such as Guitar Center)
• Specifically what you are expecting from the company (gear, promotional materials such as banners, poster, t-shirts, etc.)
• What gear you are currently using
• Company products you have previously purchased, if any
• Copies of any press you have received
• Media kit with photos
• Other sponsorships you are involved in or pursuing
• Complete contact information, including e-mail address
Gigging as an “Older Man”
September 19, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Blog / New News
Doing gig’s as an older man has been very interesting to say the least. It presents a whole slew of things that I never thought would be an issue. The first thing that really bothers me is throbbing feet. This is something that has never been an issue but not it’s seems to be the norm. Different shoe’s with standing and running around all night on stage is taking a toll on my “dogs “
The next thing I noticed that happens often is muscle ache. Muscles I never knew I had hurt. Thank god for ibuprofen and Flexall!
IS IT BUSSINESS OR PLEASURE?
September 17, 2009 by Admin
Filed under Blog / New News
This is always a question band members have trouble. Is this a business or just some guys having fun? Make no mistake this is a business and it needs to be treated like one. At the end of the year all the places you have played will be sending you what’s called a 1099 form reporting all the money they paid you to the government. You will have to pay taxes on this money. You will be expected to show up on time and follow a schedule just like a real job. You will have load in times, Sound check times, Break times, and all venues have rules for just about everything. Welcome to the music business.


