OldGit Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Company looking to get UK acts into the massive US college circuit. [url="http://www.lfxconsulting.co.uk/INECA/naca2010"]http://www.lfxconsulting.co.uk/INECA/naca2010[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I'd love to play the US! Sadly I can think of a million excuses why I can't drop everything and go on tour abroad. Still if they are genuine it's a great opportunity. I don't doubt I'll get to play a show in the US at some point in my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='602832' date='Sep 19 2009, 12:03 PM']I'd love to play the US! Sadly I can think of a million excuses why I can't drop everything and go on tour abroad. Still if they are genuine it's a great opportunity. I don't doubt I'll get to play a show in the US at some point in my life[/quote] We've played L.A. ... That's Long Ashton, near Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Looks good! $2400 is a large outlay for most bands though. And then there'd be the cost of flights/accommodation to add on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='602891' date='Sep 19 2009, 01:35 PM']Looks good! $2400 is a large outlay for most bands though. And then there'd be the cost of flights/accommodation to add on top.[/quote] Eh? One wedding gig fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='602896' date='Sep 19 2009, 01:46 PM']Eh? One wedding gig fee?[/quote] Really? I knew I was in the wrong game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 If anyone does go will they take me with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='603054' date='Sep 19 2009, 06:28 PM']Really? I knew I was in the wrong game! [/quote] Sure, if your band is good enough to play US colleges, ie you have the skill attitude and show, (and hats ) you're probably a very good function band here. £100 per person plus £100 for the band kitty is "normal rates" for that. So it may be a couple of weddings for your band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='602836' date='Sep 19 2009, 12:12 PM']We've played L.A. ... That's Long Ashton, near Bristol [/quote] Yeah , I've played in California - that's California Sands near Yarmouth . I've also played in the West End - that's the West End pub in Feltwell Norfolk (was renamed later as The Bell , and soon became known as both names - The Bell End) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 college gig ? no thanks, just put one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='602836' date='Sep 19 2009, 12:12 PM']We've played L.A. ... That's Long Ashton, near Bristol [/quote] I've actually been to LA, lexington avenue in hull. Before it closed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='E sharp' post='603958' date='Sep 20 2009, 09:17 PM']Yeah , I've played in California - that's California Sands near Yarmouth . I've also played in the West End - that's the West End pub in Feltwell Norfolk (was renamed later as The Bell , and soon became known as both names - The Bell End)[/quote] Totally off topic, but you just reminded me of an old tour pic... Apparently that sign gets stolen quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='603972' date='Sep 20 2009, 09:33 PM']I've actually been to LA, lexington avenue in hull. Before it closed down.[/quote] Hull's closed? Wow Things [i]are[/i] bad up north ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'd be wairy of booking any gigs with an orgainisation the words "consulting" or "soloutions" in their speil. Avoid 'em like the plague, they're not a charity - they're gonna take a whack out of it before you make a bean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Dream on! I don't believe this! How do they deal with the US musicians union and the relevant government departments? You can't just turn up and work in the US, no matter how much you paid them to enter the selection process! This is just another way to separate the foolish from their cash!! Edited September 21, 2009 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='603576' date='Sep 20 2009, 02:02 PM']Sure, if your band is good enough to play US colleges, ie you have the skill attitude and show, (and hats ) you're probably a very good function band here.[/quote] I don't think wedding bands would work terribly well on the USA college circuit tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='604191' date='Sep 21 2009, 03:07 AM']I don't think wedding bands would work terribly well on the USA college circuit tbh.[/quote] +1... different kettle'o'fish altogether, I think.. Also, add me to the 'cynical' pile. Work permits, travel expenses, accomodation, gear rental... it's not that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='604191' date='Sep 21 2009, 03:07 AM']I don't think wedding bands would work terribly well on the USA college circuit tbh.[/quote] Sure. I didn't mean that you should take your wedding gigs show. However if you don't have a top level show to go with whatever genre music you are playing then you'll not do well in the US. Especially in these big audience gigs. That was my rather badly put point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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