Jordan Patrick Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hey folks, Got dragged into this addiction with thanks to the soon to be Bouches. Still trying to figure out all the bells n' whistles of this site, there's so much material! I'm sure you've got posts relating to these fields, but in accordance with avoiding any future frustration, I was hoping some of you could maybe throw out a few pointers in riding the music-scene wave: Ottawa has a great music scene, and I'm still being surprised at discovering how many great people, venues and musicians are involved in it. Still, I can't help but feel like a new babe to all of this, and although I'm not sure where music will take me down the line, I still wouldn't mind a few of you sharing names of places to start getting it out there. Events, organizers, festivals, I just don't know who I have a right to ask for gigs. I've done some at Rasputins (love it!), Bass Line Station, Rainbow (love it too!), but I can't help but feel a little overwhelemed at times. I even checked out various music sponsors, without the slightest idea of how to make our music marketable. So in nut shell, this is a cry for suggestions, or even curious listeners. Thanks a bunch, and maybe others can benefits from reading this post, or not. I'm mainly being selfish here. ~Jordan Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 You going to tell us the name of your band Jordan Patrick? It would help if we knew the genre as well. Tips for getting your music out there. - I'll give you a couple of the big names in Ottawa for getting music heard and supported. 1. Paul Symes (Black Sheep Inn). Paul has a big pull at the Ottawa Bluesfest. If he loves your band you're in a good place. Try book a night at the Black Sheep, give him a demo, talk to him about your band. 2. Chris (Mavericks/Dekcuf) These two venues are so great for live music downtown. Chris also promotes shows at other venues. If he loves your music, he'll give you an opening slot for a bigger touring band perhaps even at a larger venue. 3. Zaphods. Dont know them personally but they have a lot of great bands coming through and are almost always busy. 3. If you music works genre-wise. Promote your shows here on Jambands.ca, PunkOttawa and poster downtown. 4. Make friends with bloggers, writers and tapers. There's a few hot blog sites like Mockingmusic and I heart music. If they like you you'll get lots of free marketing. As for papers if you get an opportunity to meet Alan Whigney or writers from the Ottawa Xpress do so. Pass on your music to them and make them your friends. They'll find it harder to trash you... Tapers like BradM are the best for getting your music heard when you're not performing. 5. Develop an email list and send out press releases before shows so we can check you out. Is that a start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) You going to tell us the name of your band Jordan Patrick? It would help if we knew the genre as well. Haha yea my bad; I play with my dad in a indie rock/acoustic/folkish set. It's pretty much called Marc Victor. We are looking for more instruments, which I will post up once I get the OK from him.We've got a CD out, and he's got one of his own too at Marcvictor.com thanks again! Edited February 22, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 the clips sound Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Welcome aboard JP! I had a feeling we'd see you around these parts sooner than later.lara's suggestions above are terrific. This board (we call it the Sanctuary and it's members are called the Skanks), is also a wealth of musical connections.Looking for a gig? Lots of bands that post here need openers/collaboraters. Keep your eyes open for posts like that or feel free to make them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 call yourself Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 ...more gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Try a little club soda and vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 take a hostage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 take it to a Soul Jazz Orchestra show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Patrick Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Gold and club soda's all sound fine to me, just a little gin and I'm all set. We've got a show tomorrow actually, Bouche and Ms. Hux are going to be there (hopefully that will get some more interest.... ) There's a post in the catagory for those intereted. thanks for the comment Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Welcome aboard JP! I had a feeling we'd see you around these parts sooner than later.lara's suggestions above are terrific. This board (we call it the Sanctuary and it's members are called the Skanks), is also a wealth of musical connections.Looking for a gig? Lots of bands that post here need openers/collaboraters. Keep your eyes open for posts like that or feel free to make them yourself.oh god thank you i am a skank, didn't have a clue what a skank was ha ha someone else on this board will be happy to know alsonow we have that cleared up what is a thread?is it what you sat when you reply stop laughing aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Irene's Sat. 3:00-7:00. Anymore questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popo weenie Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Irene's Sat. 3:00-7:00. Anymore questions?are you answering me?i cant go to irenes you know that was barreda smile makes you strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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