I don’t think there’s ever been a time when my performance schedule was nearly so full or complex. For most of my time in SL, I’ve been performing one or twice a week, often alternating weeks between a couple of clubs and then adding occasional one-time bookings elsewhere.
These days things are considerably more complex, and yet still quite structured and repetitive, which is a big bonus in my books. The process of chasing down new bookings and negotiating mutually workable dates and times can be arduous, exasperating and occasionally downright depressing. I prefer to lock in a repeating gig, even if it’s just a once-in-a-blue moon sort of booking, because it means I can keep my energy focused on making music instead of chasing new opportunities.
I’m rather excited about how nicely this has all worked out – have a look:
Surfside Hideaway every second Sunday at noon since Jan 2017 |
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Stanza every Sunday night since April 2017 |
Stanza every Sunday night since April 2017 |
Mondays off | Mondays off |
most Tuesdays are free | Villa Lobos Tues night every six weeks since March 2017 |
Cafe Musique every second Wed night since April 2016 |
The Mill every second Wed night starting June 28 2017 |
Merry Prankster every second Thurs night since Sept 2012 |
Brazen Head Pub every second Thurs night since May 2017 |
Fridays off | Fridays off |
Saturdays off | Saturdays off |
That’s seven different clubs and at least three performances per week, with some weeks reaching four or even five shows.
And there’s still room to add an occasional one-off booking somewhere interesting on a Tuesday night, or a Sunday noon-ish, or maybe even a Monday, Friday or Saturday, if RL allows.
Getting around to different venues has been a great way to reach new audience members, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the variety of scenery and themes at these different spots.
Hope to see you at a show soon 🙂