Who's Online Now
7 members (rpirone, Gary E. Andrews, bennash, JAPOV, Sunset Poet, Guy E. Trepanier, David Gill), 930 guests, and 262 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Register Today!
Welcome to the Just Plain Folks forums! You are currently viewing our forums as a Guest which gives you limited access to most of our discussions and to other features.

By joining our free community you will have access to post and respond to topics, communicate privately with our users (PM), respond to polls, upload content, and access many other features. Registration is fast, simple, and absolutely free; so please join our community today!
ShoutChat
Comment Guidelines: Do post respectful and insightful comments. Don't flame, hate, spam.
What's Going On
Rose Mountain Ramblers, Portsmouth, Ohio
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/18/24 11:10 PM
The Rant Arena
by JAPOV - 03/18/24 10:59 PM
Inspirational Videos Post Them Here
by Sunset Poet - 03/18/24 07:39 PM
Wake Sessions
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/18/24 02:09 PM
All You Are Is A Lie
by Sunset Poet - 03/18/24 09:24 AM
New Digital Album
by John Lawrence Schick - 03/17/24 07:39 PM
NYC Motel 1972
by bennash - 03/17/24 02:18 PM
What now?-Got the demo done what do I do next?
by bennash - 03/17/24 10:50 AM
The Wolves Of Fading
by bennash - 03/17/24 10:36 AM
Crow Part 2
by bennash - 03/16/24 07:36 AM
Album release
by Ken Randall - 03/16/24 04:34 AM
Highly effective country boy
by bennash - 03/15/24 11:40 PM
Jimmy B 3 at Jerry's West Sports Bar & Pizza
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/15/24 02:02 PM
OPEN MIC/Karaoke Party! Come jam with us!
by David Gill - 03/14/24 08:45 AM
Winston's OB, Ocean Beach
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/13/24 09:15 AM
Sugarbeats Duo, Louisa, KY.
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/12/24 03:25 PM
Surging Motion, Batavia, NY
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/12/24 01:03 PM
St. Patrick's Day Song Challenge!
by David Gill - 03/12/24 10:37 AM
Ecstatic Dance OKC
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/11/24 12:56 AM
Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/10/24 01:39 PM
Bridge The Divide
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/10/24 12:10 AM
Sincerity
by JAPOV - 03/09/24 07:54 PM
Bill Draper post repeat
by Bill Draper - 03/07/24 02:49 PM
Stuck Here At The Light
by Bill Draper - 03/06/24 01:24 PM
Laura K. Balke
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/06/24 07:31 AM
Leafs
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/04/24 12:47 PM
4 Artists
by bennash - 03/04/24 10:06 AM
House Fire, Portsmouth, Ohio
by Gary E. Andrews - 03/03/24 11:19 PM
Life is Good
by Ken Randall - 03/03/24 09:36 PM
Top Posters
Calvin 19,857
Travis david 12,264
Kevin Emmrich 10,941
Jean Bullock 10,330
Kaley Willow 10,240
Two Singers 9,649
Joice Marie 9,186
Mackie H. 9,003
glynda 8,683
Mike Dunbar 8,574
Tricia Baker 8,318
couchgrouch 8,159
Colin Ward 7,911
Corey 7,357
Vicarn 6,916
Mark Kaufman 6,589
ben willis 6,114
Lynn Orloff 5,788
Louis 5,725
Linda Sings 5,608
KimberlyinNC 5,210
Fdemetrio 4,979
Neil Cotton 4,909
Derek Hines 4,893
DonnaMarilyn 4,670
Blake Hill 4,528
Bob Cushing 4,389
Roy Cooper 4,271
Bill Osofsky 4,199
Tom Shea 4,195
Cindy Miller 4,178
TamsNumber4 4,171
MFB III 4,143
Sunset Poet 4,117
nightengale 4,096
E Swartz 3,985
JAPOV 3,960
beechnut79 3,878
Caroline 3,865
Kolstad 3,845
Dan Sullivan 3,710
Dottie 3,427
joewatt 3,411
Bill Cooper 3,279
John Hoffman 3,199
Skip Johnson 3,027
Pam Hurley 3,007
Terry G 3,005
Nigel Quin 2,891
PopTodd 2,890
Harriet Ames 2,870
MidniteBob 2,761
Nelson 2,616
Tom Tracy 2,558
Jerry Jakala 2,524
Al Alvarez 2,499
Eric Thome 2,448
Hummingbird 2,401
Stan Loh 2,263
Sam Wilson 2,246
Wendy D 2,235
Judy Hollier 2,232
Erica Ellis 2,202
maccharles 2,134
TrumanCoyote 2,096
Marty Helly 2,041
DukeWill 2,002
floyd jane 1,985
Clint Anglin 1,904
cindyrella 1,888
David Wright 1,866
Clairejeanne 1,851
Cindy LaRosa 1,824
Ronald Boyt 1,675
Iggy 1,652
Noel Downs 1,633
Rick Heenan 1,608
Cal 1,574
GocartMoz 1,559
Jack Swain 1,554
Pete Larsen 1,537
Ann Tygart 1,529
Tom Breshers 1,487
RogerS 1,481
Tom Franz 1,473
Chuck Crowe 1,441
Ralph Blight 1,440
Rick Norton 1,429
Kenneth Cade 1,429
bholt 1,411
Letha Allen 1,409
in2piano 1,404
Stan Simons 1,402
Deej56 1,385
mattbanx 1,384
Jen Shaner 1,373
Charlie Wong 1,347
KevinP 1,324
Vondelle 1,316
Tom W. 1,313
Jan Petter 1,301
scottandrew 1,294
lane1777 1,280
Gerry 1,280
DakLander 1,265
IronKnee 1,262
PeteG 1,242
Ian Ferrin 1,235
Glen King 1,214
IdeaGuy 1,209
VNORTH2 1,208
AaronAuthier 1,177
summeoyo 1,174
Diane Ewing 1,162
ckiphen 1,108
joro 1,082
BobbyJoe 1,075
S.DEE 1,040
yann 1,037
9ne 1,035
David Gill 1,021
Tony A 1,016
argo 986
peaden 984
90 dB 964
Wolvman 960
Jak Kelly 912
krtinberg 890
Drifter 886
Petra 883
RJC 845
Brenda152 840
Nadia 829
ant 798
Juan 797
TKO 784
Dayson 781
frahmes 781
teletwang 762
bennash 758
Andy K 750
Andy Kemp 749
tbryson 737
Jackie444 731
Irwin 720
3daveyO3 704
Dixie 701
Joy Boy 695
Pat Hardy 692
Knute 686
Lee Arten 678
Moosesong 668
Katziis 652
R.T.MOORE 638
quality 637
CG King 622
douglas 621
R&M 614
Mel 614
NaomiSue 601
Shandy 590
Ria 587
TAMERA64 583
qbaum 570
nitepiano 566
pRISCILLA 556
Tink2 553
musica 539
deanbell 528
RobertK 527
BonzaiWag 523
Roderic 522
BB Wilbur 513
goodfolks 499
Zeek 487
Stu 486
Steve P. 481
KathyW 462
allenb 459
MaxG 458
Philjo 454
fanito 448
trush48 448
dmk 442
Rob L 439
arealrush 437
DGR 436
avweek 435
Stephen D 433
Emmy 431
marquez 422
kit 419
Softkrome 417
kyrksongs 415
RRon 408
Laura G. 407
VNORTH 407
Debra 407
eb 406
cuebald 399
EdPerrone 399
Dannyk1 395
Hobart 395
Davyboy49 393
Smile 389
GJShades 387
Alek 386
Ezt 384
tone 380
Marla 380
Ann_F 379
iggyiggy 378
coalminer 377
java 374
ddreuter 371
spidey 371
sweetsong 370
danny 367
Rob B. 360
Jim Ryan 360
papaG 353
Z - man 350
JamesDF5 348
John K 348
Jaden 344
TheBaz 340
Steggy 339
leif 339
tonedeaf 336
rickwork 334
Eddie Ray 332
Johnboy 328
Bob Lever 328
Helicon1 327
lucian 326
Muskie 321
kc 319
Z. Mulls 318
ptondreau 313
ONOFFON 312
Chris B. 310
trush 304
ed323 297
Ellen M 294
markus-ky 293
lizzorn 291
nicnac49 290
Char 286
ktunes 285
Top Likes Received
JAPOV 85
VNORTH2 44
bennash 38
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 161
F
Serious Contributor
OP Offline
Serious Contributor
F
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 161
My band is just about ready to start looking for shows. I'm in the process of putting together a presskit, and I'd like to find out what people feel should be included in a good presskit.

We have a 4-song demo CD along with a short bio that I put together: http://www.phantompower.org/blogages/presskit01.jpg . We've also got a good photo of the band to throw in.

I was looking at the website of a place I'd like to solicit for a gig, and it says if you're going to submit a presskit, that you should include "genre/demographic/draw capabilities." I'm not really sure what they mean by "demographic" and I don't know what to tell anyone about draw, as we haven't played any shows yet. We might be able to bring in about 20 people, but that's it.

So let me know what you think.

-Shawn
------------------
http://www.phantompower.org/

[This message has been edited by flatlandsmedia (edited 08-19-2004).]

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 327
H
Serious Contributor
Offline
Serious Contributor
H
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 327
Your demographic is the kind of audience that would like your music. Age, income level, interests, even race and geographical location sometimes.

Depending on the location of the gig you try to get, and the type of environment, your draw can vary greatly. If you are going to play a club, do a little research and find out what type of bands play there on a regular basis, and how many people usually are there on the night of the week you are likely to be scheduled to play.

Use that to "determine" your draw. If the club usually has 100 people on that night, tell them your draw is around 100 people. The fact is that if it is a club gig, most people are going to the club whether you guys are playing or not.

Some venues, clubs or otherwise, will want to see a video of your band in a performance situation. It doesn't have to be a great video, but it needs to show how you do in front of a crowd. Get your girlfriend to video the first couple of gigs you do so you have it when someone requests it.

You're a new band, just starting out, so you'll have to take whatever gigs you can get. But once you have built a reputation and a resume', you can get better gigs.

A good way to at least be able to cite a few performances on your bio, play at some of your friends' parties, or set up in a local park and play for the folks there. Heck, play at your nephew's birthday party. Whatever you can get to get some gigs under your belt. Not only will it give you something to put on your bio, it will give you a chance to get over some of your nervousness and build your confidence.

That's one thing you want to exude on stage at an important gig - confidence. Even if you're scared to death, don't let 'em see you sweat. (Well, OK, you can sweat as long as you put on a show like Stevie Ray used to do. That sucker would literally be soppin' wet by the end of his shows!)

------------------
Chris

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 23
M
Casual Observer
Offline
Casual Observer
M
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 23
As far as not having press quotes to share in your press kit yet, in my early days I made it a point to sign up for workshops of known artists, esp. those where there's a performance critique. When I got a good response, I asked the known artists if they'd give me a quote for my press materials. Then, instead of press clippings, you can have a page that's just titled "What people are saying about Oconomotowoc Music". You can also get a lot of mileage out of studying with a well-known person and then doing the same thing, if you can afford it and such a person, is in your area. Be sure any person like this is in your genre of music - i.e., if you do jazz, don't ask for a quote from a country artist. hope that helps!

michelle

www.michellelatimer.com

Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 49
D
Serious Contributor
Offline
Serious Contributor
D
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 49
i am a 25 year-old songwriter who played in rock and metal bands since i was 13. i just recently left the "stage" aspect of music to focus on my songwriting. in the 11 years of playing gigs, usualy 8 a month, i must of made a hundred different promo packs for the numerous bands i played in. i realized that promo packs are very important to bands especialy in the early stages but they don't have to be "epic" novels on every aspect of your musical career. most promoters and club owners don't really have the time to read a 14 page autobiography on a rock band. here are some tips on how i approached making my promo packs:

page 1. * make a simple cover page with the band logo on it. don't forget to put all contact info. on it as you should for every page.

page 2. * write a 3 to 4 paragraph bio on the band. keep it quick and get to the point.paragraph 1 should include a brief introduction of the band and a quick history introducing the founding members. adding a quote or two after introducing any member adds a professional touch to it.paragraph 2 you can introduce other members that were added after the initial "concept" of the band was created. paragraph 3 should include the sound or genre you fit into or the style you are going after. also, throw a quick summary in there. (don't forget contact info.)
pages 3,4,5,6,7. * throw an individual
picture of a band member with a one paragraph individual bio undernieth the pic.
keep the bio short. you can also throw a little humor in them also. (one page per band member.)

page 8. * a list of venues played. if you dont have many under your belt, then find some names of venues in your area and surrounding areas and throw them on there.i promise that they won't call the venues to do a "background check" on you! promoters just wan't to know if you have any power to pull heads. if they see that you have played some "decent" shows, they will think you can pull 10 or more heads to the show.

page 9. * put any press you have on your band here. if you don't have any, call a local,small newspaper and ask them to do a short artical on your band. chances are they will do it and try to get a photo of the band in there. i always got an artical done everytime i asked. they will do it.

page 10. * this page should be a full band picture. get a camera, buy a roll of black and white film (7.00$) and have a friend shoot away. develop the film, take it to kinko's and have them blow it up to a full page. have them make 2 inches or so on the bottom of the blown up picture white all the way across. you can use this space for your small logo and your contact info.

put all this in a folder and there is your promo pack. it will cost you $30.00.

if you want to make it realy cool, go to office max or staples, or k-mart, and buy some empty dvd cases. shrink the bio and put it in the slot on the inside of the dvd case. of course you can put your cd in the dvd holder of the case. it's cheap, small and different. promoters love it and no bands do it. it looks good for you.

hope this helps you.


Link Copied to Clipboard
Support Just Plain Folks

We would like to keep the membership in Just Plain Folks FREE! Your donation helps support the many programs we offer including Road Trips and the Music Awards.


Newest Members
yasir252, cathennashira, Samwise, HappySousa, Jasmine_Kurb
21,469 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums117
Topics125,690
Posts1,160,843
Members21,469
Most Online37,523
Jan 25th, 2020
Just Plain Quotes
"I left my home, only to find a new home, full of heart, soul and dreams. Then, I left that new home, heart intact, but much stronger and energized from the experience" -Brian Austin Whitney
Today's Birthdays
Herbie Gaines (2024), hlcd (71), unionspecific (37)
Popular Topics(Views)
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5