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Performer's
Information Page for Our nites provide opportunities to mix and smooze with other artists who are working on everything from starting out, to producing CDs, websites, distribution, promotion, publicity - the whole spectrum of indie music business. We are seeking to attract people to be more in touch with the 'new music business' of doing as much as you can to create your own buzz to allow 'deals' to come to you, rather than being caught so much in the "looking for the deal" which can deplete one of one's artistic creativity, as well as integrity. This year, we are adding new people to our organization who want to take this event to a bigger level. We have two venues we host our events at. The Talking Stick is a brand new venue with a big room, and a nice, hip, coffeehouse vibe - in Venice at 1411 Lincoln Blvd. (cross-street California ). The Unurban Cafe is more old school with a Venice/Santa Monica laid-back vibe - with very appreciative people who like good, live music at both venues. We're seeking to provide a musical atmosphere to sooth and stimulate those coming off their work/stess week - to not only meet the needs of musicians/songwriters to play, but also the people wanting to hear good, live music and fresh new recordings of quality independent music. Instead of heading home to watch a dvd, play online bingo, or whatever it is you do on a Friday or Saturday night, come down to a Java With Javelyn Indie Music Nite, see some great live music and have a good time. PA: There is a simple PA with two mics and stands and two cords to go directly into the PA at both venues. If you have a more elaborate sound setup, then you must clear it with JWJ before performing. We do a basic "line check" for each performer, with a bit more time for the artists doing a full set, so if you are a band, you can just bring a simple setup the first time. We strongly encourage you to come early, stay late, show you're a teamplayer, and take your talking with friends and fans during other artists' sets to the outdoors or as minimal as possible, as this is a community indie music event, and we want everyone to get the most out of each other and bring something to the table in music and marketing skills. We pre-book all artists for this event. If you don't show or contact us, we put you on our 'no-show' list and you will not be accepted back to another Java With Javelyn event. Please be at the event at least 45-60 minutes earlier than your time given. Also, please post your time for your performance AT LEAST 30-45 minutes prior to gig time we give you as we run the shows pretty much on time and don't wish your fans to miss you. There is no guarantee that we can let you perform if you are late, so please be punctual. SET LENGTHS: First time is 2-3 sings. If you are interested in playing one of our full 30-minute sets in the future, please bring at least a few people to show us that our event is important enough to you to bring some of your peeps out and you are confident in bringig at least 5-10 people for a full set. We don't care if you've "emailed everyone on your 1,000+ peep list" and no one shows - a professional act knows how to bring people out for a special gig. If you are not at this level, that is fine, consider coming back and playing more 3-song sets until you can use our event and others to build up your email list and feel confident you have people who will show up, rain or shine.We will also evaluate your performance andprofessionality to be chosen for a full 30-minute set. If you cannot guarantee and show at least some following of your own, you can continue to book the 3-song portion, availiability pending, at The Talking Stick or at the Unurban Cafe. We have found that the room tends to empty out, no matter how good you Think you are, if you don't have your own following to add to the night on the longer sets. When every artist brings their share, more people stay and listen to what you have to say. The plus side at our events is that if you can get new people to like you, they then tend to buy CDs, sign up on email lists, buy merch, etc., so it's only a win-win for you to take this guideline seriously. Especially as we remember artists who help support our indie music community, and we get opportunities outside of JWJ, we pass them along to our JWJ artists who have been good to support us. Please don't put yourself in a situation of booking a full 30-minute set unless you can bring 5-10 people easily for a 30-minute set or you might be permanently cut from our roster of being able to perform with us. As an event, we have the right to not invite you back or downsize your set if you cannot bring the minimum requirement of people, so please do not put pressure on yourself and us unless you are secure in bringing your people out, as the event cover charge is very cheap for a weekend, parking is free, and there is only a small 1-drink minimum of kava or other drink, so it' s 'easy on the fan base' and fun for your supporters - a 'win-win' for everybody. BABANDS: Bands must bear in mind that both the Unurban Cafe and Talking Stick are coffeehouses, not concert halls - i.e.,we with you to respect the volume levels we need you to play in and play the room(s) acoustically - for the Unurban Cafe, brushes for the drummers are mandatory, as well as simple setups - for the Talking Stick - we might be able to let your drummer use sticks, but we have the right to tell you to switch to brushes if appropriate, and electric guiars and basses must respect the volume levels we need if we ask you to turn down -- we ask that you get your volume level in soundcheck and keep it there - if you absolutely have to play loudly, then our venues are not the place for you. However, if you can play dynamically and respect the levesl we need you to play within, then we welcome you as many bands have loved the experience of playing JWJ events and being able to network with other artist and bands in the community we have helped create. JWJ is all about love and respect. If you are chosen to do a full 30 minute set, please fill out our Agreement for the Talking Stick or Agreement for the Unurban Cafe and send back to us so we may confirm you. Anyone booking one of our regular sets cannot play another gig within a 50-mile radius within 7 days before or after our event, so please book accordingly.
Java With Javelyn Indie Music Nites is an 'all-ages' event,
so no profanity or coarse lyrics - think PG-13, as there are children
present many times. We know you are intelligent enough to be creative
about this, as we don't censure, but we also don't ask anyone back
who is not sensitive to this element of the audience. ***** VERY
IMPORTANT: 2.
If you are a band, please sensitive to your sound and dynamic levels,
as both venues can support bands, but sometimes acoustics can be
a bit hot. If you want to cut loose and play a bit louder, then
be sure and book at the Talking Stick, as the Unurban is more for
the unplugged, acoustic version of your band. Both venues are great
for bands which feature great vocal artists who normally can't be
heard over their own band because of the PA system or soundperson.
JWJ is also an "all-ages" event - so please be smart about
your lyrics and song selection - no profanity please. Please play
respectfully and accordingly. 4.
If you have any song(s) you would like to submit for the recorded
portions which play in-between live acts, and are sent out to many
active major music industry people as well on the cutting edge of
mainstream and independent music. We were able to place quite a
few songs in indie films and red carpet events the last two compilation
CDs. We will be putting together another compilation CD to be released end of 2010.
Details are on Compilation CD info ; 6.
Lastly - our basic premise is - you support us - we support you
back, simple as that. We have a lot of amazing opps coming up and
more and more promoters and professionals asking us for referrals
for artists for their events,
so bring your best songs to share - you never know who is watching.
We do what we can to help those who help us.
peace.
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