RTP-area local music and culture

[James Hepler <jameshepler AT yahoo.com>]

I can answer some specific questions off list, but a
person could write a book on this subject.

Hep


--- Brandon <blewis_13 AT hotmail.com> wrote:
> There are many mysterious aspects of operating an
> independent band
> that are open to a wide variety of solutions - so
> many that it really
> makes it interesting.  A lot of these seem to be of
> the "chicken and
> egg" type of problem.
> 
> The mystery at hand for my band right now is booking
> a small tour - 1
> or 2 weeks.  I was wondering if anyone on the list
> might share some of
> their experiences in setting up short tours.  I'd be
> interested in
> hearing about what works and what doesn't:
> 
> - trading gigs with bands
> - getting a booking agent
> - lying your ass off (just kidding)
> - begging
> - working your ass off
> - showing up at random clubs with your gear
> 
> If you check around some local band's websites,
> there are quite a few
> that have figured out something. I'm sure there's no
> secret, but it
> might make for a good topic.
> 
> Brandon
> -- ch-scene: the list that mirrors
> alt.music.chapel-hill --
> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/ch-scene



        
                
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