1. Research Local Venues - 1 hr
1.1. Find open mic nights
1.2. Live music venues
1.3. Sources: Internet, yellow pages
2. Marketing/Press Kit - 1 week
2.1. Create a demo - 3 days
2.1.1. Hard copy
2.1.2. Digital copy
2.1.3. Record any new songs (Already have some done.)
2.2. Create a website - 1-2 days
2.2.1. Design
2.2.1.1. Bandcamp
2.2.1.2. Soundcloud
2.2.1.3. Facebook, etc.
2.2.1.4. Wix.com
2.2.2. Confirm with artist
2.3. Create general artist poster - 1-2 days
2.3.1. Design
2.3.2. Confirm with artist
2.4. Create artist logo - 1 day
2.4.1. Design
2.4.2. Confirm with artist
2.5. Send kit to potential venues - 1 day
3. Follow Up - 2 hrs
3.1. Check with venue about the stats of the night - 1/2 hr
3.1.1. More customers?
3.1.2. Any feedback?
3.1.2.1. Venue feedback
3.1.2.2. Customer feedback
3.1.3. Would they have you back?
3.2. Audience - 1 hr
3.2.1. Did your audience like it?
3.2.2. Marketing a success?
3.2.2.1. How many people came because of your marketing?
4. Promote Gig - 1 month or so (All time leading up to the gig)
4.1. Spread the word
4.1.1. Call friends, family, etc.
4.2. Facebook, Twitter, other artist's websites
4.3. Posters/Flyers - 2 days
4.3.1. Create
4.3.1.1. Use general poster that has already been created as a template to save time
4.3.2. Print = $30
4.3.3. Pass out/Post
4.3.4. Have digital copies to post on websites
5. Check Availability - 1/2 hour
5.1. Check artist calendar for availability to schedule with venues
5.1.1. Call or meet with artist
6. Call Venues - 1-2 hrs
6.1. Direct venue to website to hear music and see other materials
6.1.1. Have list of websites at hand
6.1.2. Point out the marketing packet sent by mail
6.2. Check schedules
6.2.1. Crosscheck venue calendar with artist calendar
6.3. Check gig/venue requirements
6.4. Book a night at least one month in advance
6.4.1. Write down immediately
6.4.2. Confirm with artist
6.4.3. Don't forget time gig starts and time artist should be there
7. Gig Prep - 4 hrs + Practice time
7.1. Check repertoire (Practice and perhaps build it) - [All time leading up to gig]
7.2. Arrange for arrival - 1 hr
7.2.1. Transportation
7.2.2. Instruments
7.2.2.1. Bring your own, rent, venue already has what you need?
7.2.2.2. Transportation
7.3. Have marketing materials ready for gig - 3 hrs
7.3.1. Merch
7.3.1.1. Create new merch? = more prep time
7.3.1.1.1. Start with music and posters until more exposure
7.3.2. CD's
7.3.3. Posters