Ransom Rath is a band created by a friend of mine who I've known for quite an extensive chunk of time. In the most recent years, I've been gracious enough to really get to know some of his band members, who have truly become some of my closest friends. They have embarked on the wonderful journey of trying to book gigs in one of the most culturally-lacking live music environments I've ever witnessed. They just managed to book a show at the Vine, which was already canceled once; the owner is afraid of anything other than mainstream hip-hop garbage at his venue, not because he likes it (he may or may not), but because it helps his return on investment. He runs a business, and for any SUCCESSFUL business, the bottom line is what's most important. Live music doesn't bring in the cash money as much as radio trash music.
...But it doesn't have to BE this way!
I actually ACTIVELY REFUSED to have this night closed off with mainstream crap. I went out on a limb and stated that I believe we could get enough people in who actually want to listen to something different than what's playing at every single club/venue in Santa Rosa on ANY given Friday, or just by turning on the radio in your car. They booked us for entertainment, and we're gonna give it to 'em.
...and this is where I need YOUR help. Help, where WE need your help. This isn't just about our bands, it's about ALL bands. If people don't show love to events like these, they'll have no choice but to default to a DJ for Friday nights and have them do the same thing every other DJ is doing.
Please? This Friday? The Vine? 9pm? 21+? $5? If you could bring your friends, you'd automatically win. Don't do it for us. Do it for EVERYONE.
No comments:
Post a Comment