Booking Manager: Jesse Ro
email: youngfaded@gmail.com

Webmaster/Promotions/Advertising: Michael Madfes
email: webmaster@sfmusiconline.com

BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS

So you wanna play An Insipid Production?
Heres what ya gotta do-

1- Make sure your band actually kicks ass. Play a ton of local shows, get really good at promoting your band and get an audience. If you get on one of our shows- you'll want your crowd there and we'll expect you to have people there. It always helps when you play in front of a huge audience to have 50 people there that already like you!
2- Are you really sure your band kicks ass? Practice !! Audiences are far less forgiving when they've paid $25 a ticket to see their favorite band- make sure your band is ready for it.
3- Realize you will not get rich playing An Insipid Production. You will make much more money playing for a local promoter at a local hall than you will playing for me. Why? Because those shows are based on how many people you bring thru the door- mine are not. All my budgets are detailed ordeals that were already debated and argued over with various agents/managers long before you ever see the show posted. Every dime must be approved and accounted for on my shows- most of my local openers will not make anything and most bands are fine with that. Why? Because you will have the chance to play to a much larger audience and play with someone you really admire. For most bands- that's worth it- if its not worth it for you- please don't waste my time or yours.
4- Keep in mind that I fight tooth and nail to have local bands open EVERY show that we do. However- some bands will just NOT allow it, that's the way it goes. It sucks but sometimes, that's the way it is.
5- When you see a show posted on the site that your band would fit on and doesn't already have a local opener- email our local talent booker- Jesse Ro - youngfaded@gmail.com with that bands name in the subject followed by a - and your bands name- example- "King Diamond-Light This City". In the body of the email- tell him about your band and where he can find songs online- either myspace or your bands site. DO NOT SEND SOUND FILES OR ANY ATTACHEMENTS!! Include all your contact info. If you would rather get me a CD/package- bring one to any Insipid Production and either give it to Jesse, me-CIP- or our head of Security- Erik Thomas. Understand we are VERY busy at the shows, but I promise you- we listen to everything we get. We're all in bands ourselves and we do this cuz we love the music. We WILL listen to your band.
6- Wait. Simple and boring as that- DON'T CALL. If my team and I think you're the best candidate for the bill- we'll call you
7- Good luck. If you don't get on the bill you want- you might just get on a future one. Don't get discouraged. Keep building your audience and playing shows.


So you got picked to play an insipid production- now what?

1- Promote your ass off!! Get people there to see you. We listen for crowd reaction after your songs. You'll want as many people there for you as possible.
2- DON'T BOOK OTHER NORCAL SHOWS WITHIN 2 WEEKS BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR INSIPID SHOW. Don't dilute your draw. If you break this Cardinal rule- we reserve the right to cancel your show.
3- PROMOTE YOUR ASS OFF!!! Enjoy your bragging rights!! On this note, for most of our shows, we have flyers and handbills designed by Mikey our webmasters/promotions guy that you can download on our website, or feel free to contact him at webmaster@sfmusiconline.com
4- Get to the show on time and ready for anything. Bad attitudes get old real fast.
5- Bring Merch- we don't take any commission on local merch so bring your shirts/Cds/stickers/etc! This will probably be the only money you make for the show- so SELL!!!!! Also- have your mailing list out so the next time you play- you'll get even more people there.
6- Arrive hungry- we will feed you! We do our best to make our locals feel like family. If we can get you in one of the dressing rooms, we will. We will provide you with plenty of water/ snacks/ beer/ sodas /towels. We're just as psyched about having you on the bill as you are about playing it!
7- Be prepared for not getting a sound check and loading your gear on last. Some nationals can be difficult so be prepared to work with whatever may come your way.
8- Its showtime- get up there and FUCKIN KICK SERIOUS ASS!!! By this time- me and my guys will already have told a lot of people about you and we'll all be watching you- KICK FUCKIN SERIOUS ASS!!! Have a great time and make the most of it.
9- Post show- get your gear off stage in a fast and timely fashion. After all- you want to be invited back again- don't ya?
10- Enjoy the rest of the show. You did it- you kicked ass- congrats! Now come have a drink with me, Jesse, Erik and we can tell you why you rule!!


Good luck! We look forward to hearing from you.

All the best-
CIP, Erik, Jesse and the insipid family