How you can possibly make more money and have a better experience at your shows on 6th St

Please:

1. Go to the club about a week prior to your gig and hang some posters, While you're there you might as well introduce yourself to the staff and confirm load in times and PA situation.

2.Make sure you know whether or not you need to bring your PA.

3.Make sure I have all of your contact phone information in case of any last minute details.

4.Post bulletins advertising your show on myspace, facebook, websites, and all free online sites available to you (ex: Chronicle, gignaustin.com, do512, ect....)....send texts to your friends...post something funny in your bulletin like"say the word Fartington at my show and I will give you a free sticker!" or "bring in a cowbell and I'll buy you a shot!"

5. Go to Chronicles online site and submit your show free of charge.

6. Post the event on www.Eventful.com

7. Call KLBJ and ask them to put your show on the daily shout out advertising your show at 7:20 pm every day..

8. Bring a tip jar in case the venue doesn't have one. And bring someone to walk it around for you. Preferably a pretty girl! If you can't find anyone ask the cocktail waitress and tip her for doing it for you!

9 Show up early enough to be set up , onstage and hitting that first note at your contracted start time.

10.Gather your merchandise to sell at your show. Koozies, t-shirts, cd's...display them nicely (say in a lit up guitar case)

11. Factor in the sometimes complicated parking situation downtown when deciding on the time you need to arrive.

12. Announce the name of your band often , especially if you have no sign or banner hanging up behind you (which you should have)

13. Bring a mailing list clipboard so you can take down email addresses to let your fans know where and when you'll be playing next.

14. Talk to the audience between songs often! Smile! Laugh! Thank them for being there! Thank the staff!

15. Pay your commission DAY AFTER GIG ON PAYPAL if you want to be rebooked. I'm not a volunteer. I work hard too.

16. Have a good time! It shows and makes a HUGE difference in your performance!

17. Thank the staff nd mention the barstaff by name on the mic.

18. If you sweat perfusely bring a change of shirt!

19. Dont wear flipflops!

20. Shorts are for the beach not the stage

21. Keep your equipment in good repair and bring extra strings since you KNOW one can break!

22. If load in time is 7 and onstage time is 9 / load in at 7 and be onstage at 9.

23. use deodorant

24. dress the part (the visual is as important as the sound)

25. be UPBEAT! remember the audience is out to have a good time and drink and dance...they could care less about being at your "concert" if you get my drift.
26. AND DO NOT DRINK ON THE JOB...IF YOU WORED AT WALMART YOU COULDNT GET DRUNK.....BE A PROFESSIONAL!