fraserhutch
Flypaper for freaks
Better make sure any manager you consider has a certification in first aid.
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ggunn
Crystal Flavolian
Um, OK, but I've never heard a resumé called that except in academia.
T
TWANGthang
New member
some of the dumbest bastards I ever met playing have been
booking agents.
and mean, idiotic.
An agent who asked me if my Rockabilly band did any Michael Jackson.
That's what they want, sez he.
And agents who simply book you into the wrong type of club because they really have no clue to start with, and only want the commission anyway, abound.
And managers.. lord. Don't get me started. Most of the ones I've run into had
no musical knowledge at all. Had no idea what their requirements would cost in time or money.
But never had any time or money themselves.
You have to be very careful with both.. and you have to make clear to them that it's YOUR band and their job is to do what you need done. Not the other
way around.
It's like club owners.. they may know what thier club needs. or they may simply be telling you what they personally like, despite what the customer wants or will support.
And the studios aren't much different.. I knew a band that had a really hot hot country rock sound going for them.. great approach, great players, good onstage..
zing.. they get a little interest and the next thing you know they have to change over to pop tunes. and I'm talking like paul anka tunes he couldn't sell to anyone else.. my god that album sucked so bad you'd never know it was the same band.
Just be careful, and be in control.
Or, sell out to the highest bidder..
TWANG
booking agents.
and mean, idiotic.
An agent who asked me if my Rockabilly band did any Michael Jackson.
That's what they want, sez he.
And agents who simply book you into the wrong type of club because they really have no clue to start with, and only want the commission anyway, abound.
And managers.. lord. Don't get me started. Most of the ones I've run into had
no musical knowledge at all. Had no idea what their requirements would cost in time or money.
But never had any time or money themselves.
You have to be very careful with both.. and you have to make clear to them that it's YOUR band and their job is to do what you need done. Not the other
way around.
It's like club owners.. they may know what thier club needs. or they may simply be telling you what they personally like, despite what the customer wants or will support.
And the studios aren't much different.. I knew a band that had a really hot hot country rock sound going for them.. great approach, great players, good onstage..
zing.. they get a little interest and the next thing you know they have to change over to pop tunes. and I'm talking like paul anka tunes he couldn't sell to anyone else.. my god that album sucked so bad you'd never know it was the same band.
Just be careful, and be in control.
Or, sell out to the highest bidder..
TWANG
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chazba
terminally hip
Could be the best or worst thing you could do. Get references ...who else has he managed?
A track record is vital in this biz. It's all about networking and connections. If he checks out, commit for a limited time...say 3 months...that will give the guy enough time to either get things moving in a big way or...not. If he's hooked up and motivated, you will see results in a few days. If he can't help you guys in 3 months...either the guy is a flake or your band sux big time. Either way you will know that it's time for a change.
chazba
A track record is vital in this biz. It's all about networking and connections. If he checks out, commit for a limited time...say 3 months...that will give the guy enough time to either get things moving in a big way or...not. If he's hooked up and motivated, you will see results in a few days. If he can't help you guys in 3 months...either the guy is a flake or your band sux big time. Either way you will know that it's time for a change.
chazba
Zaphod B
Raccoons-Be-Gone, Inc.
Me either, but I think the point is the same - a list of qualifications.
