If You Want Music, We Got It
By Middagh Goodwin
March is the time of year when promoters start booking events for the year. Modesto Area Music and I are no different. We have 20 dates for Music in the Plaza to fill, along with May the Fourth Be With You, the Legends of the Cruise, and music for Graffiti Cruise Night. When we fill in those dates, we will book Rockin’ Holiday—If you are interested in performing, email mamarecords209@gmailcom.
Hopefully, you have all used the downtime that Winter offers, worked on and recorded new music, created new merchandise, made a video, and got those promotional pictures taken. Creating a professional EPK so you can book bigger and better shows over the next few months. Start booking shows sixty to ninety minutes away from home, and as you build up a draw in those areas, increase the radius by thirty to sixty miles. When booking any gig, ask the venue or promoter for local press, college or community radio, and places in town where you can send flyers to help promote your shows.
Locally, you can submit songs to KCSSManager@gmail.com KCSS 91.9 FM Turlock, to jimcostello@mac.com to be considered for KCBP 95.5 FM or mamarecords209@gmail to be played on MAMA Radio. Do a Google search for community, streaming, and college radio, and you will find contacts for stations around California and the United States that are looking for content to play on their stations and shows. Search for blogs and podcasts relevant to your musical style to help increase your reach or promote a new album or tour.
A little legwork will go a long way to helping you get shows, get heard, increase your fanbase, and, in turn, increase your viability to be booked on bigger and better-paying gigs.
One last thing: email your local shows to events@modestoview.com so we can add them to our calendar and help you spread the word.
