Members ec437 Posted March 14, 2010 Members Share Posted March 14, 2010 I know a group that needs some gigs, where can I send 'em? http://www.reverbnation.com/controller/audio_player/detachable_player/artist_702472?autoPlay=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted March 14, 2010 Members Share Posted March 14, 2010 I can't use my powers for evil. =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted March 14, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2010 My own experience, from a long time ago, is that to break into the Portland scene, you have to be in Portland. Between difficult and impossible to arrange a gig from outside the area. Might have changed. They might try wweek.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted March 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 14, 2010 My own experience, from a long time ago, is that to break into the Portland scene, you have to be in Portland. Between difficult and impossible to arrange a gig from outside the area. Might have changed. They might try wweek.com They're from Newberg... which is close enough, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted March 14, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 14, 2010 Then why can't they get their own gigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docrock55 Posted March 15, 2010 Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 Then why can't they get their own gigs? Because there compeating with the other 21,000 bands in the area. First breaks are hard to get, even as close as Newberg, when you don't have a track record or following with the locals. As you well know, they need to bring a top notch A game, of just fade away.Very competitive live market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted March 15, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2010 Makes sense. But what can Portland area forumites do to change any of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 Then why can't they get their own gigs? They're brand new and a bunch of music majors from my university. They're a very good group and have just recorded and are in the process of mastering their first album. I figured someone from around here might have a few connections. After all a good number of you are gigging musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted March 15, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2010 I suppose that's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkblade1782 Posted March 15, 2010 Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 I don't agree at all that first gigs are hard to get. We have an amazing number of open stages, open mics, songwriter showcases, and so on gigs that advertise every week in Craigslist looking for talent. Are you going to make $400? No.Will you be playing your music live in front of other people? Yes.Does that lead to future bookings? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted March 15, 2010 Moderators Share Posted March 15, 2010 Location: Portland, OR So why haven't you made it to any of the PDX meets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkblade1782 Posted March 15, 2010 Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 Take a look at my join date, and my post count. I'm going for the Lurker Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 15, 2010 Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 Take a look at my join date, and my post count. I'm going for the Lurker Hall of Fame. The next PDX meet is 25 April at my place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2010 The next PDX meet is 25 April at my place. I don't believe I received notice of this. In any case, that's right before I leave to Asia for 5 weeks, so perfect timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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