HillbillySheep Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've been given the opportunity to promote a gig for a Country/Americana acoustic duo in Aberdeen. This is the first time I've done anything like this, and if I can get this one done I would like to keep going and try to promote more bands in the Country/Americana genre. There doesn't seem to be many country acts play Aberdeen. I'm looking for any advice that anyone can pass on to get me started i.e venues, pitfalls, things I should/shouldn't do. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Try the Blue Lamp, probably a good venue for the type of music your promoting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 We (The Malpaso Gang) are a local country band and we've played plenty of local venues, Moorings, Globe, Blue Lamp, Cellar 35 etchttps://m.facebook.com/pages/The-Malpaso-Gang/165509783478506?id=165509783478506&_rdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillbillySheep Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've seen you guys before @ The Moorings, had a really good night !! I'm going to try The Blue Lamp, Lemon Tree, Tunnels, Cellar 35 and Snafu so far. Any others that I could try ? Not sure if The Moorings is the right place for them, maybe when they have a full band but not sure for just the two of them. It needs to be a place where I can sell ticket to pay them. They are playing several festivals through the summer and have a free couple of nights and have asked me to organise a gig for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Cool, well keep us in mind for support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkDrummer Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Are they a band you could sell tickets for? As in, are they known enough in Aberdeen to sell tickets? If not, get a decent couple of support acts who will bring in a crowd and make sure to pay them. I reckon The Blue Lamp would be your best shot. I'd like to go to this, something a bit different innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxbow lake Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 rob ellen Medicine music. We've worked with him as band and promoting his bands when they come by NE. pretty much all country see what he does and maybe link up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HillbillySheep Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 What is the standard fee to pay a support act?Do they usually get a %of the door too or a fixed fee ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillbillySheep Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I've got the gig sorted for Drummonds on 4th August ! I've had a couple of e-mails from other bands looking to get gigs in Aberdeen, so I might be doing more of these !! Anybody got any advice on what to look out for and Do's & Don't I should be aware of ? Any advice would be a great help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 So who is the act then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillbillySheep Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 They are 'My Darling Clementine' http://www.mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk/ Michael Weston King has been on the Alt. Country/Americana scene for the last 20 years or so and has played Aberdeen several times as a solo artist. My Darling Clementine is his new(ish) project with his wife Lou Dalglish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Cool, think I saw him supporting Iris de ment at The Lemon Tree ages ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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