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evollove · 02.28.2019, 07:32 PM

Actually, I need help helping someone else.

I am fully aware of how lame and pathetic this is going to be. But I truly think it's for a higher purpose, so I'm willing to risk public embarrassment.

Here's the story: I'm in a group--a duo--which is in the frustrating position of not being able to get good gigs because we don't have much of a following, but we can't get much of a following without good gigs. That's the way it works 'round here. We beg from other bands we know for decent slots, but we're running out of favors. (We have a few things coming up, but they're gonna be sucky dues-paying sorts of shows.)

So we need likes and follows. I know, I know. I hate social media as much as the next person. We've tried to avoid it for as long as we could. I don't care about it. You don't care. But venue owners DO care.

But this isn't really for me. If it was just my thing, or if I was working with just about anyone else, I wouldn't ask. I might even relish the struggle.

Here's the higher purpose:

My bandmate is a massively talented, unbelievably kind young woman of 20 who dropped out of college to make it as a musician. And if I've ever met anyone who has the potential, it's her. She gets asked constantly to work with other people, and for some reason I'm the only one she's said yes to, so I feel obligated to make this group as successful as possible for her. (Not only that, I think she deserves more recognition.)

So this isn't really a "Please like my band" sort of thing (although I admit I've done that in the past). This is more of a "Help me help someone worthy" sort of thing.

Facebook: This is probably the most important. Most venue owners prefer to communicate through messenger and they'll look at these numbers first. No joke: your "Like" could be the difference between getting a gig or not.

https://www.facebook.com/gluedrops/

Instagram: Not as essential, but still nice. Let me know if you want to be left alone. Otherwise we'll follow back.

https://www.instagram.com/gluedrops/

Even some spins on Soundcloud might come in handy:

https://soundcloud.com/gluedrops

I'm really not being dramatic when I say that by clicking a few buttons, you can make a good person's life a little better, or at least fill that life with a bit more potential. Sure, I'll get something out of it too, but I'm old and gonna die soon, so it's almost entirely about her and her future.

02.28.2019, 07:32 PM	#1
evollove invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,879	Actually, I need help helping someone else. I am fully aware of how lame and pathetic this is going to be. But I truly think it's for a higher purpose, so I'm willing to risk public embarrassment. Here's the story: I'm in a group--a duo--which is in the frustrating position of not being able to get good gigs because we don't have much of a following, but we can't get much of a following without good gigs. That's the way it works 'round here. We beg from other bands we know for decent slots, but we're running out of favors. (We have a few things coming up, but they're gonna be sucky dues-paying sorts of shows.) So we need likes and follows. I know, I know. I hate social media as much as the next person. We've tried to avoid it for as long as we could. I don't care about it. You don't care. But venue owners DO care. But this isn't really for me. If it was just my thing, or if I was working with just about anyone else, I wouldn't ask. I might even relish the struggle. Here's the higher purpose: My bandmate is a massively talented, unbelievably kind young woman of 20 who dropped out of college to make it as a musician. And if I've ever met anyone who has the potential, it's her. She gets asked constantly to work with other people, and for some reason I'm the only one she's said yes to, so I feel obligated to make this group as successful as possible for her. (Not only that, I think she deserves more recognition.) So this isn't really a "Please like my band" sort of thing (although I admit I've done that in the past). This is more of a "Help me help someone worthy" sort of thing. Facebook: This is probably the most important. Most venue owners prefer to communicate through messenger and they'll look at these numbers first. No joke: your "Like" could be the difference between getting a gig or not. https://www.facebook.com/gluedrops/ Instagram: Not as essential, but still nice. Let me know if you want to be left alone. Otherwise we'll follow back. https://www.instagram.com/gluedrops/ Even some spins on Soundcloud might come in handy: https://soundcloud.com/gluedrops I'm really not being dramatic when I say that by clicking a few buttons, you can make a good person's life a little better, or at least fill that life with a bit more potential. Sure, I'll get something out of it too, but I'm old and gonna die soon, so it's almost entirely about her and her future.
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