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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