Gig ettiquette

I stole this from my brother . . . kinda . . . see here'd be the thing . . . many of you have asked me to "let you know" when the band is playing next.  I can only assume that you might be picturing a friendly 3 - 5 minute call asking how the kids are and what you think of the weather, or a text replete with the gig details and a pithy personal message.  Apparently, our friendship and your support falls within that which is immediately convenient.  Similar to a baby opening their mouths and waiting to be fed.  While I would be content to sit on my couch all day and blast twelve year old kids on Battlefront, I'm an adult . . . and I have shit to do.

Here's how gig information gets communicated: we have a website www.lifespentlosing.com

 that lists all of our shows, including the time, date, who's allowed in, cover, and location (usually even includes a link to a google map).  This website thing also has pictures of our band,

videos, examples of the kinds of bands we cover, and pictures of the band playing.  The kinds of things one might expect on an informational website . . .

We also have a Facebook page.

Facebook is this new idea where people can find friends, groups, and activities that they "like"

to become part of the community.  Then when there's a post (informational tidbit), the "liker" gets "notifications" that something is going on.  In addition, we send "invites" on Facebook to all our friends.  I have to click their picture and prove I'm not a bot to send it, so I think that counts as personal . . . In addition, we often tag or post videos and pictures of the band and our friends on Facebook.

Done?  No siree . . . for our "real" supporters, there's an app called Bands in Town.

 This app tracks bands and updates fans on new tour dates in their area.  Now, if you live in another state, it's not likely to do you any good to follow my band.  We're local.  If you want to know when my band is playing around Des Moines . . . this thing is like a little buddy that looks up from your pocket or purse and says, "hey, that kick ass band you love is playing Friday at Down Under" . . . but you do have to click, like 5 things to get started on it . . .

So let's review: website, Facebook, Bands-in-town.  These are three of the ways that I reach out to people personally to let them know a gig is happening.  If that isn't sufficient, I guess you'll be watching karaoke this Saturday . . .