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[ASFG]

Hi there,

I’m just attempting to organise a few gigs for a new Aberdeen rock band in the vein of Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Brand New. I’d add that although the band has yet to perform together onstage, the members are all gig-experienced musicians who can be relied upon to act in a professional manner. I had originally hoped for dates around Aug/Sept but outside factors mean I’m now looking to book from the 11th of October onwards.

Gigs that would suit us would probably include Moorings and Snafu sized venues or Tunnels at a push. Having said that we’ll take a serious look at anything on offer; varied line-ups are fine with us and we’re always more than happy to take part in promotion.

Last time I asked on here we had some really great opportunities come our way; it’s a shame that circumstances overtook proceedings and we weren’t able to take things further forwards.

If you have anything that you think might interest us or are a promoter with some questions please just PM me for further details.

Many thanks,
ASFG

[PVH]

You should probably include a link to your music.

[ASFG]

Originally Posted by PVH

You should probably include a link to your music.

If I had such a link that would be ideal, but I don’t.

[euanisacowboykiller]

Originally Posted by ASFG

If I had such a link that would be ideal, but I don’t.

At risk of sounding patronising, I'd advise it's best to record a few songs and put them on myspace or the likes before asking for shows. If you see it from a promoter's perspective, it's a bit of a risk putting on a band that they've never heard. I mean, at least some dodgy recordings on an mp3 player would do, but if you can borrow someone's 8 track or do a session at the likes of the Foyer, even better.

Just a bit of advice.

[Original Spies]

In previous bands, I've always found that having no music is better than having some really terrible recording of a song that will probably be dropped from the repertoire at a later date. A bad recording of a bad song has always been a bit of a put-off for my bands, where as just saying "Oh, we're a new band, we try to sound like these bands" can work for at least 4 or 5 gigs.... Maybe.

I guess if you were to combine the advice from Euan and I, it would result in "Don't be shit". That one pretty much can't fail.

[Lucky Rathen]

Originally Posted by Original Spies

In previous bands, I've always found that having no music is better than having some really terrible recording of a song that will probably be dropped from the repertoire at a later date. A bad recording of a bad song has always been a bit of a put-off for my bands, where as just saying "Oh, we're a new band, we try to sound like these bands" can work for at least 4 or 5 gigs.... Maybe.

I guess if you were to combine the advice from Euan and I, it would result in "Don't be shit". That one pretty much can't fail.

Funnily enough I was just reading a thread about this yesterday. See here for how not to do it.

Leave It To Egon Track Online

[Chris]

My opinion is if you're not in a position to record a couple of songs to a decent enough quality that you'd let other people hear then why would you be ready to gig?

Gigging too early is just as tragic as recording too early.

[Original Spies]

Recording can be a bit costly if you don't have the right equipment, know-how or know the right people, where as playing a gig is free. Playing a gig and getting that confidence in your own material can add a bit of charisma to your stuff, or make you realise what sounds good and what doesn't as a means of development.

There's always more than one way of doing things.

[Alkaline]

Originally Posted by Chris

My opinion is if you're not in a position to record a couple of songs to a decent enough quality that you'd let other people hear then why would you be ready to gig?

Don't agree.

Originally Posted by Original Spies

Recording can be a bit costly if you don't have the right equipment, know-how or know the right people, where as playing a gig is free. Playing a gig and getting that confidence in your own material can add a bit of charisma to your stuff, or make you realise what sounds good and what doesn't as a means of development.

There's always more than one way of doing things.

Agree.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Original Spies

Recording can be a bit costly if you don't have the right equipment, know-how or know the right people, where as playing a gig is free.

If you can afford to practice at Toms or Musical Vision you can afford to record a couple of tracks to listenable quality.