: About Me

I'm Ian. I live a little Southwest of Chicago. I have a music blog called Going Through the Motions.

My passion is ...

My Family

I know too much about ...

Punk Rock

My parents always told me ...

I'd grow out of it

My childhood ambition ...

None

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Traged-Nerve Damage LP

My first job ...

Record Store Clerk

Entertainment > Music Business Tips for booking bands

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You see articles all the time that tell you how to get booked at bars and clubs, and it's mostly the same thing over and over again. "Make a few calls, learn some covers, and completely compromise everything you ever wanted to create." There are ways to get around doing what other people think will sell and doing what you want. Here are some basics I used for years while playing in bands. Making contacts with other bands is probably the most important thing. If an older band that's already somewhat established is doing a show and they need an opening act, ask them if they can get you a spo...

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