best time to ring a pub for gigs?

[skidder652003]

just called a pub (its now 8.30pm on a wet wednesday) we played in last week for some dates next year and the landlady said i had called at a bad/awkward time ( corries on the telly I guess) and when I asked her for a good time to to call she said "daytime or evenings are best"...eh? !!!!!

[korerok]

maybe try emailing or using facebook ? then its allways a good time but i wud say that i hate phones

[TimR]

I always visit pubs ask if the landlord/lady is in then buy a pint and chat. You are your own best advert.

[jaydentaku]

she might have been understaffed or busy at the time

[skidder652003]

email and / or Fb have been the kiss of death IMo for getting gigs. A phone call at the very least or in person always works best. The best time i usually find is about 11.30 in the morning just before the pub opens, the landlord is (usually) sober and free for a few minutes, had his/her breakfast and generally in a bearable mood.

[monkeynuts]

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1344454876' post='1764931']
I always visit pubs ask if the landlord/lady is in then buy a pint and chat. You are your own best advert.
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Exactly this. A visit in person goes a long way when trying to get gigs. I always visit on a mon or Tues evening as it's generally quiet and they have time to chat.

[JTUK]

Ring before midday..... when thry may have less customers in