Silky Juice Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Well here I was in the Patch (Peterborough for all those that aren't down with the lingo) looking for a way to have some fun happen in January and February and beyond...realizing the falling numbers at live events, I was confused and staggering from the stress in not thinking of anything that would work. Then I talked to my buddy Rob. We decided to start working on a Battle of the Bands. We figured a way to make it work for us, the artists, and the venue. here's how it works - the act pays a registration fee of $25 and buys a mandatory block of 10 discounted tickets. the band sells the tickets at face and makes $5 from the deal - they can then buy as many tickets as they can sell for $5 each...giving an incentive to pack the room with friends, family, and anybody else. this helps them because they get to make some money and get a higher score in the competition (depending on numbers of course), the band gets a better placement in the night's lineup, the bar gets more people in seats on a sunday night, and we make a little bit of money each week to be able to afford promoting other events in Peterborough to ensure a sustained run. I figure this is a great idea and will help the community through increased events, community involvement (media and business sponsors), and will help us keep things interesting around here. Somebody's gotta do it. SO!! here's the deal. since we're paying bands to enter (essentially) and we're trying to make this work, I'm opening this to amateur and professionals alike. Keep in mind that Phish entered a battle of the bands to record lawn boy...not saying that we're looking to do that again (well i would but i doubt many people in the world can come close to that album) but I'd like to get prizes to people that deserve it, and I've met a lot of great artists that completely deserve a shot at recording. Bands will be allowed to sell their merch at the show. Bands will also be allowed to sell the tickets at whatever price they see fit. after all they have to buy the tickets. I'd like to get local acts as much as I can but We have no problems with acts coming in from Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa, Toronto, Lindsay, Guelph, Dover, Windsor, or Montreal. just remember we're not putting on a show...they are. we're just organizing the event. If you're a band that needs a high guarantee (or a guarantee at all for that matter) then talk to us after we've put on a couple of these series. If you would like more exposure in a city where people need to recognize a band's name then throw down some contact info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 To many words lost interest. Shorter is sweeter. REMEMBER THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 lazlo, i don't know who you are but you are wonderfully obnoxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 I aim to please and if you come to Hamilton shows you probably do know me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 lazlo will be at the show tonight bokonon, be sure to ask for an introduction (his barks louder than his bite, but don't let him bite you anyways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Still haven't got my shots and don't plan on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 i meant my comment in a nice way. it is undeniable that lazlo is obnoxious, but i think he acts this way with intelligence and humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Quit blowin' smoke up my ass and get with the hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 shut the fu©k up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky Juice Posted November 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 short but sweet??i just wanted to spell everything out so as to not confuse anybody that needs all the facts before continuing.if you lose interest due to length, you probably wouldn't win any prize at a battle of the bands.gotta weed out the dimwits somehow!! :: :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 ignore lazlo, if its not insult based he only gets about a sentance in he'll be at the bar around 10, recommend you restart the thread for people who have lives to participate :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggrtrhhrtgg Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 hey Lazlo---go fu©k yourself!!! just in case, I am only kidding!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Good on yah quien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyK Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Good on yah quien You're a bastard *shakes hand* We'll get along famously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 LOL Now thats funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 It would be alot funnier if you took your top off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now