Do you have a band? how do you actually organise people so they come to practice?
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Yes, I've been in the same band for 11 years now! Firstly, you need to establish a time and day when everyone involved can make practice, then you need to be consistent with it. If a member cannot make it on several occasions, you may just have to find a replacement, no matter how crappy that seems. You need people who are reliable if you'll find any kind of success.
646499
I hate to say it, but I think that you are out of luck on this one.  The music industry generally does not accept unsolicited material.  One chance you might have it to approach a local band or musician and show them your work.  Good luck
493217
Send emos to yur local radio stations they usually have a time that they play local bands. Local stadiums will sometimes have bands open. Send demo tapes to record companys
427975
You should find out who is managing the band and address them. I am sure that the band themselves dont handle every aspect. Then just use a standard business letter.
583351
one game me and my friends play is what we call hte Band Game. it goes like this;\n\ni would start w/a band such as Green Day, then they would have to find a band that starts with the last letter of the previous band. it's fun. so here's an example.\n\nGreen Day\nYellow Card\nDriven\nNews Boys\nSuper Chick\n\nand so on, whoever can't think of a band loses. you can play with as many people as you like.
456922
Find a group of people that are dark and "not out going" (normally like today's goths of Emo kids) then you asert your self, as a leader amoung them. Most of them dress and act that way to be accepted by some one. Accept them. Then you do lots of stuff with them, start a buzz about it get members to spread the word make it so not every one can get in at the start. So that it is all the more important to get in. At the begging you have to set ground rules for you and your new "friends" so that there is no power strugle.\n\n\nI have not done this, but this is how you would go about doing it, but do not do this for violence, world domonation sure, but no one needs to get hurt.
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i think that you're doing a great job already. yet, you can try Myspace.com. Or you couyld go to local open mic nights, and sing to get your material heard.as soon as you get a following then you'd be set. try going to your local radio station, and asking if they can test and see if their listeners would like a demo. asking people to call in and voice what they think of your work.
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I have a couple of friends that play gigs throughout town.  You need a following of people.  I would have a mail list set up at your gigs and inform them of when you are playing next.  When you have a big enough following, you can get into places like the Viper Room (in LA) or other places  (depending on your type of music).  These types of places have A&R scouts, managers etc.. \n\nDo everything you can to get the word out.  Go to myspace and start a band following there.  It also is a fast and easy way to let people know where you are gonna be playing..\n\nSending unsolicited tapes are the long shot way of getting a contract simply because there are so many submissions.. most of the time they end up in the trash (unless you are unique sounding or spectacular)..\n\nGood luck..
66331
We just had our 30th, and we had a band and a med. size hall with contests, games and giveaways. We did a raffle ticket giveaway that we gave everyone who entered, for free. We gave prizes from money we got when they committed on coming to the reunion. We factored that into the cost.\nI didnt get the band but I was not that satisfied with it.\nI think you may be better with a disc jockey that will play tunes from what you guys requested in your time of grad.\nIts a great deal of work and I just helped out. you need a strong group of people to help you, I would suggest that, and when you get some quotes on halls and whatnot, make sure you add a declorations and anything unexpected together with one cost for everyone. Leave nothing out. It will probably cost people 45 dollars per person or more. Unless u know someone that would donate their services or what have you.
79828
Dude thats awesome man we should start a Band i'm a drummer. lol
659949
Next time your in a concert, if its a medium or small venue, stay when it ends until everyone leaves. You might get a chance, its how my friend met them.\n\nOr you can show up really early. Sometimes they let fans meet the band three hours before the concert starts, but only on like a first come first serve basis or if you have a new CD or something - there's always a catch.\n\nJoin their official fan club and listings and sign up for email notifications. There's got to be something out there for them.
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I believe that the only asy-ish way, is to go to a signing, but also alot of magazines and websites have competitions to meet bands and go backstage at gigs, look out for G.D. competions. Also having contacts in the music industry helps, along with being a good musician, and pursuading G.D. to do a project with you could do the trick.
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START YOUR OWN>   or maybe  hint that your looking for guys for your new group.  tell the guys in your brothers band  you would like them to be your backup,  but its hard because of your brothers attitude.   maybe they will want to join your bank.  keep asking the guys (not your brother) for their help and input to help you get your super group going.
540771
Go to your local music store and they will hook you up with others that are looking for singers and other band members. This is how i got my band together.
67953
Repitition is the key here. The more the same people hear your regular song list the more they will look forward to seeing you. Then you can rework your regular song list to add new songs and keep the songs people most like to hear. Have the other songs that you are leaving out ready incase you have requests for them. You dont want to bore the crowd with the same songs every week but if you change all of them every week then people dont get a good ffel for what they like. A performance a week is not too much even at the same place. If your a good band and your lead singer has some small amount of charisma you will have a solid fan base in no time. Good promotion is only necessary if the bar is not a popular one. If the bar is popular the regulars will go there whether there is a band playing or not. There is your new fan base right there. but if the bar is always empty then it is up to you to get your fans to fill it, that is when promotion is important.
545532
1) The not creative enough to name our band or even know that to get started we have to play musics\n\n\n2) Playing music would be a good place to begin.
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practice first singing to people you don't mind singing around. eventually start singing around a few more people.