I don't know how many of you have put on a concert type show before, but I'm plain and simply new at it. Well, I know enough to be dangerous on my own, I guess, because of being directly exposed to it all these years. But I still am not confident enough to 'run the show'. Yes, I'm openly admitting that. I will jump in full force with this, but I just need someone to stand behind me in case I fall.
Anyway, tonight was a review of who's confirmed to play the financial literacy benefit show I'm putting together for October 16th. We have Skitzo Calypso from Maryland and Mycenea Worley. Kingsfoil can no longer play, which is such a bummer, because they'll be in the studio. I knew there was a possibility of a date conflict messing that up because of the producer's availability, but I had been keeping my fingers crossed. There's a couple more actual bands that I hope to have confirmed by the end of this coming weekend. Other than that, there are some possible acoustic acts that'll get thrown in there. For anyone that I had discussed the possibility of some national acts with...that ain't happening. Apparently, none of them even replied. This surprises me only because I had specifically stated to not only ask about playing the benefit show, but to ask how much they can be booked for on a regular basis. I wanted this info to satisfy my own curiosity, really, but also to keep in mind in the event that they were somewhat reasonable so that they could possibly be booked at Gullifty's at some point (that is an awkward sentence that I don't care to fix). I have my doubts about how the question was put to the parties responsible for booking these bands. I know the man knows what he's doing, but it's not his show...and that kinda reflects in the effort that's being put forth. Not complaining, just saying that I doubt it was ever pressed.
So, getting a little nervous about it all. I want it to go well, but I want it to be awesomely fun. I don't want any piece of it to disappoint. I was warned tonight, though, to stop thinking in terms of what lineup would be awesome for me, what I would love to have as my own personal showcase, and start thinking more along the lines of bands that can simply bring people. Of course, people = $$$. I just don't feel good about putting on a band that makes me want to make several trips to the bathroom just to avoid their set. I don't want to do that to those who paid money to see a good show. Maybe I'm wrong for feeling that way, but I can't help it. Too much time spent in the audience, I guess. We'll see if I get desperate, though. ;)
Here's an awesome Skitzo Calypso video to satisfy our more visual of learners. Please watch and make me happy. I'd like to know what you think.
I think Nick is probably doing his best, but I dont think he would ask that question because he may feel like you are taking something away from him for some reason. I am sure Nick is feeling very territorial about all of this and just wants to keep some things to himself. Which to a degree is understandable but that is to not say that he should be giving his best to help you out. ( Does that make sense?) As for only picking bands that will bring money, screw that. Get who you want to see on that stage. It is a benefit show, any money you bring in is great.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we'll ever really know the answer to that. Is he putting forth effort now? Yes he is. Why? In part because he had to cancel his show for September and pretty much has his Nov. show settled. The benefit show was originally to take place in June, and because of his other shows, kept getting pushed back. In the end, it got pushed back another month because of Penn State games that get played at the venue. He'll not deny any of that. But he's built relationships with these people, and if he had in mind that he wanted them for one of his shows, he didn't ask them about mine - even though he told me he would. Those kinds of things got to me. At this point, I just want to put on a good show.
ReplyDeleteOne more thing on that note...he has a pre-conception that, based off of their popularity status, a band will not stoop to playing a benefit show. That's another reason he blew a lot of that off or didn't follow up. My theory was that it's a benefit show. It doesn't hurt me either way. Ask for the world and the worst answer you'll get is 'No'. You'll be no worse off for asking.
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