Collect and organize names and contact information of musicians and music related services—ALL instruments / ALL styles…I have received more than one call for a BAGPIPER ! Get names of players, P.A. and backline rental companies, studios, folk music clubs, agents…
There are a number of reasons why you need this info:- Contracting / hiring other musicians for projects
- Subbing out a gig
- General networking (“I can take this job if I can just get three more mikes. Wait a second…I got that guy’s name that I met last week. He told me that he rents out his gear.”)
Developing your reputation as a “Good Guy/Gal.” If you get the call and can’t play the gig, give out some other names and numbers. (Include the phrase, “Tell ‘em I sent ya.” ) Everyone involved will think you’re swell and someone might return the favor.
My “old school” three ring binder with its many names and numbers was nicknamed “The Pool Book.”
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