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DjaiSkjellerup · Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 471

Space Junky were the band I was thinking of.

I chatted with one of them once and he was totally open that their experience had been one where they got some negativity when they did not emphasis the nature of their show and audience members started to come to the conclusion themselves that it wasn't live. This was down to Space Junky being a bit naive in their early shows and definitely not an attempt to deliberately deceive. They soon adjusted the way they presented themselves so the nature of the entertainment was clearer and they got alot less grief.
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ticious · Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 2600 Location: Chicago

It wasn't only SpaceJunky, it was venues who booked them. Their promoter approached me at one point and the materials were extremely clear as to what the show is AND gave very specific instructions as to how and where it should be listed. Still, you'll occasionally see a venue (usually a mall grand opening or someplace not normally part of the live music scene) pumping them as LIVE in the Live Music events list.

I mention this to point out that you need to keep an eye on venue owners, they may or may not know what they're doing but what they do can reflect on you.
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karlov Guisse · Joined: 01 Mar 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Right Behind You

Hmmm. Very interesting. Any ideas as to how I could phrase this and present it in a press /promoter kit? I would obviously want to be very clear as well.

I watched some performance stuff from Space Junky and I liked it a lot. I do like how they are able to move around and be active.

I think that if presented right this could be just another form of music in SL. We have the totally live performers, the tribute bands and this, which is in between. Just another flavor and a format which allows different yet still original styles and music. I dunno what it could be called... Original Music Performance? Question

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ticious · Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 2600 Location: Chicago

I think you're completely right. How to put it in a press kit or promo package is just be open and honest. It's not like you're hiding some kind of deadly sin Wink

As for keeping an eye on the venue, when you're working with a well established venue, there's no issue really. They know what to post and where. But still, you should always check the Event listings on the day of your show to make sure that a) it's posted and b) it's posted correctly. If it's not posted or it's not posted correctly, then you need to contact the venue (or who ever agreed to do the listing, sometimes it's the promoter) and have it corrected as soon as possible.

This isn't always a newbie error or a deliberate act. I've been doing this for over two years and I still muck it up sometimes (and I appreciate it when someone brings it to my attention before show time). That's why it's always a good idea to check.
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Silas Scarborough · Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 1635 Location: None

If you haven't guessed it by now, there are multiple areas within SL music. Mostly mainstream here but there are loads of heretics and they don't cross over a lot. Whether you need a press kit or a rubber chicken really depends on which crew you want at your shows.

Talk to Blindboy Gumbo about what's happening in there and you may not like the answer but you can be sure it will be funny.
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Jura Shepherd · Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Posts: 132 Location: METAHYPE Studios

Hit up StevenJaimz Hunniton in-world. He's doing shredder stuff with original pre-recorded backing. Seems like you two are on the same page and he's a cool enough dude so don't be bashful.
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