Every artist across each genre of music comes to the point in their careers where it becomes necessary to take their act directly to an audience. When that time comes, most are faced with a common dilemma: Where to play?
As the independent music scene evolves more companies have become involved with booking resources. Some have fee based systems, others stay strictly underground, but all have one common synergy – the ability to help artists get on stage. Still, finding the right venue and establishing the correct contacts that enable a show comes with challenges.
It all begins with finding and securing a first show, and not getting screwed in the process. One such outfit entirely dedicated to helping independent artists find stages, gigs and residencies at great venues is The Gig Boss. Operating from South Orange County, California- GigBoss.com always keeps the artist in mind, first.
“Most artists work within limited budgets and with the current state of pay-to-play situations out there, it’s becoming increasingly more difficult for new acts to break on to the scene,” states Ed Fassio, head of IME Records. “The Gig Boss hosts a consolidated list of available gigs, requirements and information that allows musicians to screen for the best opportunities to showcase their art."
When assembling the label, Fassio wanted to stay in close connection with the independent scene, working directly with artists and the partners that were truly dedicated to helping them succeed. Having used the Gig Boss resources while managing his own acts, he knew their operations were reputable and honest.
“This resource is great. Gig Boss has done a tremendous amount of footwork and all information regarding the opportunities is clearly stated,” adds Fassio. “One of the best things about the Gig Boss is the transparency. This is an entertainer, giving back to entertainers. There’s no hidden agenda, no barriers to entry. All you have to do is get added to the mailing list or subscribe to the blog and you have all the information you need to secure a gig.”
GigBoss.com hopes to be the premier “Entertainers showcase”, where clients come looking for entertainment of all types for their events and venues and vice versa. In addition, all Gig Boss listings are FREE.
For more information on The Gig Boss, please visit: http://www.myspace.com/gigboss/blog
