Tag Archives: indie band
Getting The Gig: Questions To Ask The Entertainment Buyer
© 2009 Vinny Ribas If you are booking yourself, these are questions you should ask any new entertainment buyer you call. Pick the ones that fir your scenario and create your own questionnaire. How far in advance do you book? How big is the venue? How big is the stage area?
Tips To Make Your Road Gigs Go Smoother
© 2009 Vinny Ribas I spent the better part of fifteen years on the road, playing every kind of venue from scary truck stops to the world’s largest, most eloquent luxury cruise ship, the SS Norway. In most of the locations, the venue provided lodging for us. Some provided meals. Some gave us nothing but…
How to Get Bigger and Better Gigs
© 2017 Vinny Ribas Playing in larger, higher-profile rooms, getting the higher-paying private parties, being so in demand so you can name your price are all things that many indie artists aspire towards. The truth is that it takes more than just talent to reach these levels. It requires careful planning and teamwork. Here are…
You Can’t Do It Alone!
© 2009 Vinny Ribas There is no such thing as a ‘solo career’! The main reason for this is that it is literally impossible to build a career completely by oneself. Whether you realize it or not, it takes a team of people to generate your income. Some team members will be on the business…
The Leader Of The Band
© 2009 Vinny Ribas Every business has a leader – someone who establishes the personality, attitude, work ethic, moral standards and code of conduct for the rest of the company. The person who founded the company automatically takes on that role from the very first day. Oftentimes he (or she) doesn’t even realize the impact…