Re: LOS ANGELES ACID JAZZ, Dec 27 1996 - Jan 2 1997

OsoF@aol.com
Fri, 3 Jan 1997 19:44:13 -0500


In a message dated 97-01-03 03:18:13 EST, you write:

<< Not that people don't like it they just don't know what a band
will be like from seeing their name in the paper or on a poster, so they
don't bother to go out and see it. I think it is just really important to
advertise well in terms of lots of different places and also some indication
of what the music is like. I just happen to know the bands are playing
because I seek them out and I have good internet access, and then I drag a
few friends with me to shows. Most people depend on more traditional forms
of info gathering though. >>
Drew,
I agree. I believe a band has to take some lumps and play A LOT. This keeps
the name visible to as many people as possible. Unless you're buddies with
every newspaper editor in the area it can get expensive; however, sending
your club/band info only costs .29 so.......Basically, promotion and
marketing are the hardest part of the business. It's a shame too. I've seen a
lot of great bands call it quits for lack of proper representation. Ya just
gotta keep on keepin' on.........

sorry for the ramble

peace,
R. Scott