Nate
I agree. Previous shows I have gone out and talked to people, especially
when I first started playing out-more to challenge my fears of performing
live and later to talk to those same people again after a set or after a
show. Plus you can always wait for the "wow he's dreamy."
I really appreciate the words you've been sending out. My initial saltiness
was that we were put on at 9 pm originally and print promo went out and
then, without being told we were put into the 8 pm spot. And now we start at
8 and doors open at 8 and we will make the best of it because I love
plugging in and playing live and everything about it especially that one
person who comes up to you afterwards and says, "that was really good. I
enjoyed it." It makes it all worth it, however cheesy that sounds.
Thanks
H
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>From: "Nate Schmold" <neferiu@junglemate.com>
>To: <idm@hyperreal.org>
>Subject: Re: Re: [idm] rock n roll
>Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 14:31:35 -0000
>
>Another thing, along the lines of having your name on the bill, is to make
>sure people know who you are. Don't just chill and be all nervous drinkin'
>beers waiting for the big moment you get up there and play. Go around and
>introduce yourself to the people while they're chilling. It helps to have a
>little something to give them (not necessarily a cd, I've given out
>'artwork' a printed drawing on some nice stock and my name on it). Then
>just have fun with the people - joke around with them, ask if theyre having
>a good time so far, tell them youre going up and what to expect - be
>modest, say you need the cheers to boost your fragile ego so hopefully you
>can play a show they'll dig.
>
>The audience will feel more like they 'know' you now, and will be more
>involved when they actually see you up there doing your thing: "Hey,
>there's that guy!" "Yeah, he's dreamy." Plus it wont be as tense up there
>playing in front of a bunch of people you don't know if you've just met
>them all an hour before.
>
>Nate
>www.neferiu.com/mantra
>
>
>
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>From: brian@dysgenicrecords.com (Brian Redmond)
>Date: 4/16/2003 09:49 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
>To: idm@hyperreal.org
>Subject: Re: [idm] rock n roll
>
>You make great points that I've been learning the hard way Nate. I think
>recognizing the differences in expections is crucial in making this
>decision. Maybe the biggest one is visual expection. In this case, he's
>got video and may want the stage. The visuals for my act consist of
>nothing
>more than button pushing and knob tweaking so we prefer to be side stage
>for
>that reason and also for being able to have the ear of everyone who passes
>through no matter what point in the night. Drawing attention to yourself
>as
>a side stage acts is more a challenge to making people aware that you are
>in
>fact an act and not a dj or the sound guy playing a cd. Having clear
>promotion of your act on the bill can help with that a bit.
>
>Brian
>Dysgenic Records
>http://www.dysgenicrecords.com
>Listen to Vers & 1stMan's set from April 12th, 2003
>http://www.dysgenicrecords.com/vault.php
>
>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:11:58 -0500
>To: idm@hyperreal.org
>From: "Hilesh Patel" <narendramusic@hotmail.com>
>Subject: rock n roll
>Message-ID: <F16860yGuOJ75lRN8aK00000b34@hotmail.com>
>
>dear ann landers
>
>I have a show coming up this week. On a roster of seven acts we (1
>laptop-turntable peep, 1 live video mixing peep)are the only "electronic"
>one. It is a benefit concert for a local radio station. When asking for our
>spot we were told that we could play in between sets instead of a set liek
>the rest. Much more happened but when we evetually complained about having
>the opening spot on the ticket, where we could finally play at least a 30
>minute continuous set, we were told that we were orginally offered a prime
>spot playing in between sets so.....I realize we're not a band band, but is
>this old hat, old news, am i overreacting...
>
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>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:07:45 -0000
>To: "Hilesh Patel" <narendramusic@hotmail.com>, <idm@hyperreal.org>
>From: "Nate Schmold" <neferiu@junglemate.com>
>Subject: Re: [idm] rock n roll
>Message-ID: <5e5b01c30297$9af1f010$6b3a6395@norada.com>
>
>Dear Not a Band Band,
>
>In some cities, there is usually a fair misunderstanding of electronic =
>performances and the 'dj' culture that shrouds the audience mystery of =
>'live electronic music'. Until you are able to successfully create a =
>name for yourself and the music which you produce builds a respectable =
>following, you will most often be treated much like a DJ would, with =
>little respect on the creative side of things, and more expectations for =
>your 'versatility'.
>
>In my opinion, you should have taken the spot to play small sets in =
>between the others... In actuality, that would have been the best =
>opportunity to play for *any* of the bands playing there that evening. =
>You'd have the focus of each group's interest and the benefit of the =
>hype that each band before you built up. One important thing to remember =
>is audience communication, however, and to pop on the mic before you =
>start playing to introduce yourself and what you do, would work wonders =
>on those who thought you were just a 'filler-dj'.
>
>It usually sucks to play the opening slot of a larger show, no matter =
>how long the set - there just isnt enough audience built up by then. But =
>that doesnt mean you can't work it. I think showmanship and audience =
>interaction are super important and what better time to do it than when =
>you can ask the *names* of all 7 people in the venue. ;)
>
>Peace, hope i helped to a degree...
>
>Nate
>www.neferiu.com/mantra
>
>
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