How bands choose other bands to swap/share gigs:
I was in a band that threw a show at a teen community center about seven years ago. The other two bands on the bill were from the local high school. That way the kids would come to check out their friends playing. Turns out that the [...]
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The way bands gig swap and share shows (2)
Posted in Touring & Gig Swapping, tagged band on the road, band reputation, bands, bands on the bill, clubs, community, concerts, doing a swap with a band, gig swap, gig swapping, gigdoggy, gigging band, good bands, good promotion, good relationships, live band, live videos, quotes, regular shows, share of shows, sharing show, shows, testimonials, tour, Touring & Gig Swapping, touring bands, tours on February 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
The way bands gig swap and share shows (1)
Posted in Touring & Gig Swapping, tagged anecdote, audience, band quotes, band tour, bands, booking, building a fan base, club owner, concert, every show, experiences, fans, get shows, getting gigs with other bands, gig, gig swap, gig swapping, gigdoggy, gigkitty, great gigs, multiple bands, music, myspace, networking, opening act, promoter, quotes, share, sharing, show, show schedule, social networks, sonicbids, support act, testimonials, tour, Touring & Gig Swapping on February 15, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Why swap gigs?
I actually think that “gig swapping” might be the best possible way to get shows… the problem is you have to be in a position where the venue owner or booker lets you bring another artist in to actually make the trade. The idea is if they put you on a bill, you [...]
