RTP-area local music and culture

[Matthew Tomich <matt AT novia.net>]

Brandon <blewis_13 AT hotmail.com> wrote:

: - trading gigs with bands

yes.  probably the most effective until you have enough of your own pull 
to get a show in another town.

: - getting a booking agent

the booking agent gets 10-20%.  until you have a sizeable enough guarantee
of which 10-20% is worth it for somebody to be a telemarketer for the
rock on your behalf, you should probably save your CD's rather than 
mailing them to already press-package overdosed booking agents. 

: - showing up at random clubs with your gear

no no no.