Ya know.....I would write a book if I knew or had enough fully intact memories or archives to write about! In my sojourns through the internet and my personal nostalgia of bygone days, I have run across public comments on OTHER book reviews (about the music industry) where people had hoped to read about anecdotes about working with rock and roll bands and artists back during the heydey (or lost days, as I call them) of the late 70s and early 80s. Those stories would have to mainly come from concert promoters! They had the most everyday informal contact with them. I looked to see if Brass Ring Productions documented any of THEIR interactions, and I see none! And only one original founder is still alive now, too. :-( I know there are priceless memories being lost that would make a great and fun book, because I was there when we were in the industry. I dont remember enough details anymore, though (which is frustrating), but do recall clearly that with each and every concert we booked, there were funny, frustrating, nerve wracking, infuriating, are you kidding me? moments that are well worth writing about. I so wish I had thought of this years ago when Tim, Randy Holly, Tank, Jim Zimmer, Bob Fox, and many others were still alive! Brass Ring Productions were mainly venue promoters, as described below, and we (Spaced Productions) worked mainly with/for the bands, with the exception of booking out the Capitol Theatre specifically or Tim creating his own shows. Anyway, the below is accurate! (Plus, dont forget keeping the books, per diem wages of staff, filing taxes, answering landline phones, preserving in a rolodex national contact names, addresses and phone numbers; preserving contracts, keeping receipts, keeping track of and complying with artists contract riders to provide food, luxuries, and not to be named other necessities...lol......all without the existence of cell phones, computers, camera phones, etc, because they didnt exist back then. This was what I did.) Here is a good description of what we all did from wisegeek/what-does-a-concert-promoter-do.htm This is what Tim did: ...Concerts and other musical events require a great deal of behind the scenes planning to put on. Many people come together to organize and set up the event before the actual show. A concert promoter is the person responsible for many of the marketing and organizational aspects of a musical performance. A concert promoter may work for bands or for venues. Promoters who work for bands need to find locations for the band to play in addition to promoting the gig once it is booked.Concert promoters who work for music venues are required to find bands to play at the location. Making sure the venue is a good match for the music group or artist in question is an important part of the promoters job. Once a concert date is confirmed, the promoter is responsible for generating interest in the event. On a small scale, this may be achieved by posting fliers, placing ads in free or inexpensive publications, and generating buzz online. Promoters with larger budgets at their disposal may purchase radio ads as well as ads in larger print publications and on established websites. Promoters also generate awareness of a show or event through public relations initiatives.Concert promoters tend to have a network of music industry contacts that they use to spread the word about upcoming shows. Interviews with artists and promotional giveaways are two widely used promotional tools. .... A concert promoter is responsible for other aspects of the concert aside from generating interest. The promoter often handles security, ticket sales or cover charges, venue decoration, setup, sound, lighting, and staffing. To keep up with all of the different tasks, a concert promoter needs to be very organized and able to handle many projects at a time. ...
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:31:12 +0000
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