Something Sweet
March 8th 2009 22:21
When you think of the word 'Sweet', what do you think of?
Sugar, Candy, Cake, Chocolate, Honey?
Maybe; Money, Love, or Appreciation?
There are so many words in the english dictionary, and hundreds of them describe sweet things. It will vary from person to person as to what is sweet and what is not.
"A drop of honey attracts more flies than a gallon of gal...."
~Abe Lincoln
If you truly want to be a famous rockstar, with lots of respect and admiration from your peers, and love and appreciation from your fans, than that phrase is one you should live for.
There will be lots of contacts in your career as a musicians. You won't met everyone, but the people you do meet will remember you. When they hear your name on the radio or see it in the papers and they go to tell their friend about you, what do you want them to say?
"I met the singer of the famous band one time. I went to his show and he came down after he was done and shook my hand. He had such a great smile, and I have all his albums!"
"I remember working with those guys(or gals) one time! I got them into a show and they were so honest and easy to work with. They didn't demand to much and seemed to really like what they were doing. I can really respect that. We should go to their next show."
~or~
"I remember meeting one of the members of that band. He was so smug, he got on the stage and complained about playing there and then screamed into the mic the rest of the night. I almost got to meet him, but when I tried to shake his hand he just blew me off. I'd never go to one of his shows again."
"I worked with that band one time. They were so demanding. They wanted a high guarantee of pay and a huge tab at the bar, and when I tried to bargain with them they treated me like dirt. I would never have them come back to a show and I have made sure none of the people I know ever have to work with thme."
Which situations would you prefer? Its pretty obvious, we would all like the first two scenario's to happen.
You have to remember to use a little bit of honey when you work with or meet people on your way up the ladder.
If your working with a new venue or promoter for the first time and they want you to play a weekday first and not guarantee pay until you prove yourself, DO IT!
Tell them that you will play on a wensday or thursday and prove yourselves to them, if they will guarantee a friday or saturday that has guaranteed pay for your band at a decent rate.
Seriously, I know it may seem like a backward step, but the fact that you have just have accepted to do it their way first will make them feel good, and when you hold up your end of the bargain, they will hold up theirs.
Is it not worth it to give up a guarantee once, if it means 20 guarantees down the road?
Not only that, but they will spread good word about how easy your band is to work with, how well you promote yourselves and they will get you in contact with the right people.
When it comes to talking with fans. You can use a little bit of honey to attract them to.
Go out personally after you have played a show and shake hands and smile at everyone! Act like a rockstar damnit! If you show them that you are fun and open person, who will not shun them, they will embrace you. They will tell their friends and they essentially will pay your way to Rockstardom.
When you get a new friend on one of your social networks, take the time to get to know them. look at their pics and leave comments, leave a comment of their page, send a message and compliment them on something you liked about their page. Do your best to keep a constant dialogue going with them. Keep their attention, and treat them like you would treat your best friend!
A little bit of honey goes a long way, so teach others to do the same. Don't ram the subject down their throats, but spread it through compliments and praise so that they can understand why it is valuable before you even have to say a thing.
As a band with the desire and drive to succeed and become something more than a one hit wonder, your reputation is everything!
Even if your are one bad ass rockstar and that is part of your image. Add a spoonful of honey to your recipe and you will find much more positive light comes your way.
You don't have to take my word for it, but I guarantee if you try it, you will never forget it.
Sugar, Candy, Cake, Chocolate, Honey?
Maybe; Money, Love, or Appreciation?
There are so many words in the english dictionary, and hundreds of them describe sweet things. It will vary from person to person as to what is sweet and what is not.
"A drop of honey attracts more flies than a gallon of gal...."
~Abe Lincoln
If you truly want to be a famous rockstar, with lots of respect and admiration from your peers, and love and appreciation from your fans, than that phrase is one you should live for.
There will be lots of contacts in your career as a musicians. You won't met everyone, but the people you do meet will remember you. When they hear your name on the radio or see it in the papers and they go to tell their friend about you, what do you want them to say?
"I met the singer of the famous band one time. I went to his show and he came down after he was done and shook my hand. He had such a great smile, and I have all his albums!"
"I remember working with those guys(or gals) one time! I got them into a show and they were so honest and easy to work with. They didn't demand to much and seemed to really like what they were doing. I can really respect that. We should go to their next show."
~or~
"I remember meeting one of the members of that band. He was so smug, he got on the stage and complained about playing there and then screamed into the mic the rest of the night. I almost got to meet him, but when I tried to shake his hand he just blew me off. I'd never go to one of his shows again."
"I worked with that band one time. They were so demanding. They wanted a high guarantee of pay and a huge tab at the bar, and when I tried to bargain with them they treated me like dirt. I would never have them come back to a show and I have made sure none of the people I know ever have to work with thme."
Which situations would you prefer? Its pretty obvious, we would all like the first two scenario's to happen.
You have to remember to use a little bit of honey when you work with or meet people on your way up the ladder.
If your working with a new venue or promoter for the first time and they want you to play a weekday first and not guarantee pay until you prove yourself, DO IT!
Tell them that you will play on a wensday or thursday and prove yourselves to them, if they will guarantee a friday or saturday that has guaranteed pay for your band at a decent rate.
Seriously, I know it may seem like a backward step, but the fact that you have just have accepted to do it their way first will make them feel good, and when you hold up your end of the bargain, they will hold up theirs.
Is it not worth it to give up a guarantee once, if it means 20 guarantees down the road?
Not only that, but they will spread good word about how easy your band is to work with, how well you promote yourselves and they will get you in contact with the right people.
When it comes to talking with fans. You can use a little bit of honey to attract them to.
Go out personally after you have played a show and shake hands and smile at everyone! Act like a rockstar damnit! If you show them that you are fun and open person, who will not shun them, they will embrace you. They will tell their friends and they essentially will pay your way to Rockstardom.
When you get a new friend on one of your social networks, take the time to get to know them. look at their pics and leave comments, leave a comment of their page, send a message and compliment them on something you liked about their page. Do your best to keep a constant dialogue going with them. Keep their attention, and treat them like you would treat your best friend!
A little bit of honey goes a long way, so teach others to do the same. Don't ram the subject down their throats, but spread it through compliments and praise so that they can understand why it is valuable before you even have to say a thing.
As a band with the desire and drive to succeed and become something more than a one hit wonder, your reputation is everything!
Even if your are one bad ass rockstar and that is part of your image. Add a spoonful of honey to your recipe and you will find much more positive light comes your way.
You don't have to take my word for it, but I guarantee if you try it, you will never forget it.
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