- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Booking Agents and Booking Bands
Posted on 11/1/18 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 11/1/18 at 9:07 pm
Wondering what is involved in actually booking bands to a place like grant street in lafayette of something similar. Is there a minimum guarantee involved for the band? Is a promoter involved to put up the guarantee for bands? Just curious as to the process.
The reason for the inquiry is a band called Bishop Gunn originally from Natchez. Been following them for a year or so and they seem to have been on a steady rise. Released Cd in May, opened for Marcus King on a national tour. They've been hitting pretty popular venues across the US and a couple of days ago they announced plans to open for Slash's side project with Myles Kennedy in Europe.
TIA
The reason for the inquiry is a band called Bishop Gunn originally from Natchez. Been following them for a year or so and they seem to have been on a steady rise. Released Cd in May, opened for Marcus King on a national tour. They've been hitting pretty popular venues across the US and a couple of days ago they announced plans to open for Slash's side project with Myles Kennedy in Europe.
TIA
3
Posted on 11/1/18 at 9:09 pm to failuretocommunicate
quote:
they announced plans to open for Slash's side project with Myles Kennedy in Europe.
This just means they have a well connected agent or manager.
Posted on 11/1/18 at 9:33 pm to Brosef Stalin
Yeah I guess that's part of the equation but they've got to have some substance... And yes they are very talented. Just curious what it takes to get them booked locally in Lafayette or BR.
Posted on 11/1/18 at 10:58 pm to failuretocommunicate
Some clubs do their own booking, some use agents
Depending on the artist's status or draw, they could get a minimum guarantee plus or versus the door or percentage of the door or any of those things by themselves
If there's a booking agent involved, he'll take a percentage from either the band or the club, depending on the arrangement
Sounds like these guys have management/booking representation built in
Depending on the artist's status or draw, they could get a minimum guarantee plus or versus the door or percentage of the door or any of those things by themselves
If there's a booking agent involved, he'll take a percentage from either the band or the club, depending on the arrangement
Sounds like these guys have management/booking representation built in
Posted on 11/2/18 at 8:10 am to failuretocommunicate
Depends on the band as to whether or not you put some money down up front.
First thing to do would be to contact their booking agent.
Some bands will want a straight up guarantee, others my want a percentage of the door money, and then some will want a guarantee plus percentage of door.
If you book them through their agent prepare to sign a contract, and there is usually a good bit of "perks" that the band requests, such as batteries, food (be prepared to meet their dietary needs), lodging, socks, alcohol....just because it's on the rider doesn't mean the band will ask for it though. You'll have their contact info, so it's a good idea to call them a day or so before the show to find out what they need.
Also make sure the venue meets their sound requirements. Most smaller bands don't travel with a sound crew, so you'll need to make sure the venue provides a good sound guy, with the right gear.
First thing to do would be to contact their booking agent.
Some bands will want a straight up guarantee, others my want a percentage of the door money, and then some will want a guarantee plus percentage of door.
If you book them through their agent prepare to sign a contract, and there is usually a good bit of "perks" that the band requests, such as batteries, food (be prepared to meet their dietary needs), lodging, socks, alcohol....just because it's on the rider doesn't mean the band will ask for it though. You'll have their contact info, so it's a good idea to call them a day or so before the show to find out what they need.
Also make sure the venue meets their sound requirements. Most smaller bands don't travel with a sound crew, so you'll need to make sure the venue provides a good sound guy, with the right gear.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 9:00 am to JOJO Hammer
quote:
batteries
What kind and for what purpose?
quote:
socks
seriously?
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:02 am to gjackx
quote:
quote:batteries
What kind and for what purpose?
quote:socks
seriously?
Don't forget bowls of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed.
Posted on 11/2/18 at 11:39 am to gjackx
quote:
batteries
quote:
What kind and for what purpose?
9 volt for active guitars, basses and pedals. AA for wireless guitar rigs and/or wireless mics.
I carry a shitton of different batteries to gigs. I also carry guitar strings because if my guitarists break a string they rarely have backups.
This post was edited on 11/2/18 at 11:40 am
Posted on 11/2/18 at 3:44 pm to JuiceTerry
Juice Terry, do you book bands anymore? or were you in a band that had representation?
Asking for a friend.
Friend
Asking for a friend.
Friend
This post was edited on 11/2/18 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 11/2/18 at 3:49 pm to Broke
quote:
volt for active guitars, basses and pedals. AA for wireless guitar rigs and/or wireless mics.
I carry a shitton of different batteries to gigs. I also carry guitar strings because if my guitarists break a string they rarely have backups.
Are you the booking agent or are you the ADULT of the group who plays bass (probably) and has a real job so you can take care of the youngsters?
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News