thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 I need to do a quick article for the local newspaper about our band. I'm a bit unsure. Has anybody got an example handy (to give me isnspiration)? We're just a local pub covers band - nothing exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Something like this, but the with the band instead of marines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Erm... maybe I should have been clearer. Promoter phones and says "I'm putting an article in the local paper about you for Friday night's gig. Send me some words". That kind of thing Although, to be fair, yours might be better!! Edited May 22, 2011 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You've got to have an angle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You really need to find out how many words are required - makes a huge difference to how you approach anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1240846' date='May 22 2011, 09:17 PM']You really need to find out how many words are required - makes a huge difference to how you approach anything like this.[/quote] Won't be many, it'll just be a glorified add in the free sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Aren't these things usually along the lines of "local band making huge strides towards pop stardom" and a list of achievements including a 3 week residency at the Dog & Duck, with plans to record an EP? At least that always seems to be the case whenever I've seen one of these articles in a local rag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='Musky' post='1240888' date='May 22 2011, 09:44 PM']Aren't these things usually along the lines of "local band making huge strides towards pop stardom" and a list of achievements including a 3 week residency at the Dog & Duck, with plans to record an EP? At least that always seems to be the case whenever I've seen one of these articles in a local rag.[/quote] Perhaps if we were 17 and play originals. But we're all fat, bald guys in our 40s playing bloody Oasis and Kasabian covers to drunks. Perhaps that what I should put Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1240891' date='May 22 2011, 09:49 PM']Perhaps if we were 17 and play originals. But we're all fat, bald guys in our 40s playing bloody Oasis and Kasabian covers to drunks. Perhaps that what I should put [/quote] It doesn't really seem to make much difference. Presumably you've wowing audiences from Glasgow to errr... Dumbarton? Why not look at the website from your local paper - I'm sure they'll have plenty of examples up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='Musky' post='1240913' date='May 22 2011, 10:02 PM']It doesn't really seem to make much difference. Presumably you've wowing audiences from Glasgow to errr... Dumbarton? Why not look at the website from your local paper - I'm sure they'll have plenty of examples up there.[/quote] It's Cumbernauld. If we get out alive it'll be a good night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 If you are playing "whats it called, Cumbernauld" is it the Twa Corries (think thats what it called) in the middle of Junkie bandit country? I`ve heard that they are having rock nights again. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) [quote name='jezzaboy' post='1240958' date='May 22 2011, 10:25 PM']If you are playing "whats it called, Cumbernauld" is it the Twa Corries (think thats what it called) in the middle of Junkie bandit country? I`ve heard that they are having rock nights again. Jez[/quote] Twa Corbies. Errrrr...... maybe.... what about it? The last time we played a place in Cumbernauld we were advised to bring somebody along to keep an eye on the cars. Smashin' Edited May 22, 2011 by thepurpleblob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1240891' date='May 22 2011, 09:49 PM']But we're all fat, bald guys in our 40s playing bloody Oasis and Kasabian covers to drunks. Perhaps that what I should put [/quote] Say that you're thinking of channging your name to OAPsis, looking to the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 Why do I get the feeling that nobody is taking this seriously?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 THEY'RE the greatest band in Cumbernauld -- probably. (Your band name) are set to rock the (pub name) tonight (or day/date) from (start time) with a range of hard-hitting covers from Oasis to Kasabian. They've previously sent crowds wild in ... (a paragraph about your past gigs and any locally known previous bands you've been in). Frontman (your singer's name) said: "We really aim to give Cumbernauld pub-goers a great night out -- plus it's free to get in. So how can you lose? blah, blah, blah" And that's about it. Keep it short -- four or five paragraphs with some quotes. Supply a photo by email if you've got one. PM me what you've written if you want me to have a look through it before it goes. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I've given up.... my hearts not in it. He (the pub owner) got a decent photo and some factual information. He's not paying us enough to do all the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1241126' date='May 23 2011, 06:37 AM']I've given up.... my hearts not in it. He (the pub owner) got a decent photo and some factual information. He's not paying us enough to do all the work [/quote] That's the spirit, you'll have people flocking from yards around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1241126' date='May 23 2011, 06:37 AM']I've given up.... my hearts not in it. He (the pub owner) got a decent photo and some factual information. He's not paying us enough to do all the work [/quote] Your gettin paid for it? Wow!! I`d check the notes to make sure the ink has dried on them before spending them Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Something old WARNING: Mullet alert..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Well, I think you've got the basis of a stonking article right here: [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1240792' date='May 22 2011, 08:50 PM']We're just a local pub covers band - nothing exciting[/quote] [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1240891' date='May 22 2011, 09:49 PM']we're all fat, bald guys in our 40s playing bloody Oasis and Kasabian covers to drunks.[/quote] [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1240942' date='May 22 2011, 10:18 PM']If we get out alive it'll be a good night[/quote] [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='1241126' date='May 23 2011, 06:37 AM']I've given up.... my hearts not in it.[/quote] Edited May 23, 2011 by Earbrass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1240809' date='May 22 2011, 08:56 PM']Something like this, but the with the band instead of marines? [/quote] "slipped and fell" yeah... love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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