Recent content by harshmistress

When the booking manager sends me an email saying "your band is confirmed" I consider that confirmed.

It's not uncommon to get an email confirmation 1+ months away, and not follow up again until closer to the date. And, booking agents/managers work for a specific venue. (At least everyone calls them agents). I think we're talking apples and oranges when it comes to signed contracts, and agents...

In our area, smaller circuit clubs do not offer worksheets or contracts of any kind. Gigs are booked through email, and that is our only confirmation. I've had one other gig fall through for the same reason, but I could tell right from the start the booking agent had little experience. And, he...

It was the agent booking for that specific club, not our own booking agent.

FYI - we're an original alternative rock band, so we get paid minimal. A few months ago I booked my band a gig about two hours north of our city. The club offered us a friday night slot, perfect for weekend warriors. I have email correspondences confirming the date, etc. I asked for our set...