Frustration

[Michael O'Regan]

How about those Reverbnation "Promote It" campaigns costing around $50? Are they any good?

[Capt Hair]

How about those Reverbnation "Promote It" campaigns costing around $50? Are they any good?

It may get you a few more listens or "fans/likes" but it won't correlate over to getting gigs. That's the golden rule of online promotion: Just because someone likes your page or listens to a song does NOT mean they are fan, especially on the local circuit.

[CFox]

My youtube stuff and songs are popular - they're not mega sellers but they are listened to and commented upon favourably.

Then..

I'm well aware of what my yt average represents. I wasn't bragging and I'm not trying to imply any merit or success at all.
I'm just looking for gigs.
Thanks for your comments though.

You ARE trying to suggest a measure of success even if by relative standards - otherwise you wouldnt have mentioned it.

I expect the result of your self evaluation is out of alignment with what the paying public currently want in the areas you canvas.

Otherwise you would have a local buzz.

[grimtraveller]

I'm just looking for gigs.

It's just a reflection of the times I'm afraid. There are many distractions and easy movability on the net has now produced a mindset where many people either a] expect/know they can get stuff for free, b]are less interested in live performance, particularly of acts they've not heard of.
You will get suggestions and most of them will be worth considering, but in truth, even if your pages have millions of views, the fact they might be worldwide or even countrywide may work against you because those people could've viewed for a variety of reasons that may not translate to "I am going to make the effort to go out and see this guy and his band in concert".
However, I'm a great believer in stubbornness and perseverence and I wish you well. Acoustic music may not be what "sells" to the download crowd but there are still people that do like it. Keep on trying.

[ido1957]

Get a booking agent

[Michael O'Regan]

It's just a reflection of the times I'm afraid. There are many distractions and easy movability on the net has now produced a mindset where many people either a] expect/know they can get stuff for free, b]are less interested in live performance, particularly of acts they've not heard of.
You will get suggestions and most of them will be worth considering, but in truth, even if your pages have millions of views, the fact they might be worldwide or even countrywide may work against you because those people could've viewed for a variety of reasons that may not translate to "I am going to make the effort to go out and see this guy and his band in concert".
However, I'm a great believer in stubbornness and perseverence and I wish you well. Acoustic music may not be what "sells" to the download crowd but there are still people that do like it. Keep on trying.

Thanks. I'll keep on doing it.

[VomitHatSteve]

Get a booking agent

That's actually something I've been considering doing for some time now. Any advice there?

[Michael O'Regan]

As regards the booking agent thing I've found the problem can be they want to know who you are, what your track record is - so it's the same story again; gigs are hard to get without an agent, agent is hard to get without gigs!!!!!!

[mjbphotos]

Play open mic gigs whenever you can, keep a 'sign-up sheet' for an emailing list, set up an 'artist' page on FB, everything you can do will help a little, but don't expect a big jump. Find a local radio station that promotes festival-type events and say you'll do an early-day set for free. Self-release a CD and sell them when you play anywhere.

[acousticvillage]

Sure. Play better and/or write better songs. Simple.

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