Step 1 – Find Venues
Before you get a gig you obviously need to find the places in town that have live music. Please don’t email every bar you know asking if you can play there. That’s like asking every woman you meet whether she wants to go out with you.
Step 2 – Find Email Addresses
Once you’ve made a list of all the venues you can play at it’s time to find a way to contact them. Find their website and see if they have a specific booking or live music page. If you’re lucky you’ll find an email address. If you’re less lucky you’ll find a contact form. If you’re really unlucky or the venue is terrible at online marketing you’ll only find a Facebook page.
Step 3 – Save Time With Your Emails
Once you have all the emails and/or contact methods it’s time to reach out.
The emails should not be long but they do need to include some important information.