This showcase is ALL
ORIGINAL acoustic showcase, so please DON'T
ASK if you can do cover songs. Period. No exceptions.
You may opt to book the "rock" garden for electric
performances. the folowing applies
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This is a family event,
so if your show contains adult content, please mention this
in your booking request and we will consider having a 21+
show for you. This is on a case-by-case basis and must be
arranged and approved in advance. We will tell you now that
family shows work best in this environment. We RESERVE the
right to stop and cancel a show if inappropriate content
is interjected without prior approval.
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In order to headline
the showcase you need to be moderately established as an
artist, provide a press kit or have some suitable ONLINE
audio for review, and be able to draw at least 15-20 people
to your show.
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Your show will be
one set and may be 60-90 minutes long. This is a LISTENING
ROOM venue, meaning people come to LISTEN to your songs
and stories. Please make sure you advertise your show this
way.
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There is no pay guarantee.
. You can pass around a tip jar to help generate funds.
If you want to charge more or set up your own ticket sales,
please discuss this with us in your booking request and
we will do our best to work out what you need. the hard
work of your street team is inpertinant.
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You can sell all the
merch you want! We'll provide a table.
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We will provide a
meal at no cost to you the night of your show.
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At your request and
with your permission, so long as our recording equipment
functions properly, we will live record your show. provided
you grant us the right to play your live CD in our venue
for promotional purposes.This is a live at the loft raw
reording.
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When available, a
professional photographer will take your photo during your
show and your photo will be displayed on the Poet's Loft
"Wall of Fame." Your photo will not be used for
any other purposes other than poets loft promotions.
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We will do the following
with regard to promoting your show:
a) Submit your photo
and show info to the local newspaper. It is up to the
newspaper whether they print a story about your show.
We have no control over this. It helps if you provide
a short bio and high-res press photo upon booking.
b) In house promotions.
c) Post info about your show on venue website , facebook
and myspace page.
d) Any poster you create to promote your show must be
approved by us.
10. Email us with the requested
date, an attached JPEG photo and a brief, third person biography.
[A link to your web site containing the photo & bio information
can substitute.]
