Scott James of The Independent Rockstar Blog shares his thoughts on the best strategy for selecting venues for your band. He suggests that by carefully choosing your venues, you can shape your fans’ perceptions of your band for the better.
Always be bigger than the venue. YOU are the show – not the venue. YOU bring people. YOU have the power. Pay to play? Not your band. Your band knows what’s important and knows how to leverage it’s power. Your band IS the show. Your band isn’t cool because of the venue you play at – the venue is cool because your band is playing there.
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Have you ever had a pay to play ordeal? Do you agree with his idea that you should find venues that hold LESS people than you expect to show up? Please share your thoughts and experiences.
