Is there a better way to kick-start your week than with a Sunday night rock ‘n’ roll show? The crowd lined up to see The Needy Visions, JEFF The Brotherhood and legendary Japanese pop-punkers Shonen Knife this past Sunday at Allston, MA rock club Great Scott would definitely say “no.”
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This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace tip: Follow OurStage on Twitter to find tweets on new Marketplace gigs and deadlines.
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Play the New England Americana Festival with Boston Americana favorites Three Day Threshold
This week, we’re spotlighting a great new opportunity in the OurStage Marketplace. The organizers of the New England Americana Festival need talent to fill out the festival’s roster and are looking right here on OurStage. The New England Americana Festival celebrates the long tradition of deep-rooted American folk music. This February, the festival will be take place over three nights at Church in Boston. The festival is looking for 4 to 7 more acts to join The Bean Pickers Union, The Rationales, Bryan Pero and the Tired Horses, The Bees Knees, Golden West Motor Lodge, Odessa Rose, Dave Sammarco Band, The Kingsley Flood, Three Day Threshold and OurStage artists The Autumn Hollow Band. Artists don’t have to be located in New England to apply, but those who can draw in Boston will be given preference. If you play Folk, Americana, Traditional Country, Alt Country, Blues, Rock, Southern Rock or any other roots-influenced music, head on over to the OurStage Marketplace and submit your EPK for this gig!
Submit your EPK to the New England Americana Festival gig, click HERE.
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The Boston punk scene has some long standing seasonal traditions. While the end of the year means The Mighty Might Bosstones Hometown Throwdown, and Saint Patrick’s Day means downing pints of Guinness with Dropkick Murphys, Halloween belongs to Big D and the Kids Table.
Big D gets into the Halloween spirit
Boston’s Big D and the Kids Table have been pushing musical boundaries for 14 years. While they started life as a ska/punk band, over the years they have incorporated rap, traditional and 2 Tone ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, soul and do-wop into their sound. They even had local mashup kingpin DJ BC remix and mashup their back catalogu on 2007’s Strictly Mixed and Mashed.
While the music has changed over the years, their annual Boston Halloween show has always been a constant. This Halloween marks the 13th year of Big D’s holiday tradition. Costumes are not required, but many audience members choose to dress up any way, some of them opting for Big D-themed attire: “Perfect Scenesters” (inspired by the Big D song “Scenester”) and even a brave soul dressed as “The Kids Table.”
This year, the Big D Halloween spectacular is taking over The Paradise Rock Club for two nights of mayhem. The first show on October 29th features Big D headlining with Energy, Brunt Of It and Big D guitarist Sean P. Rogan as support. The second show on October 30th features Roll The Tanks, Hayley Jane and the Primates and OurStage artists Tip The Van.
Tip The Van
Fronted by singing sisters Nicole and Simone Olivia, the six members of Tip The Van have been bringing their blend of ska, pop-punk, indie rock and reggae to dance-ready crowds since 2002. “The Big D Halloween shows are an epic annual event and we have always wanted to be a part of the festivities,” said Nicole. “Being asked to play this year is a true honor. Since Simone and I sang on Big D’s latest release, ‘Fluent In Stroll,’ and went on Warped Tour with them, we’ve all become friends and it’s really exciting to be able to join in on this year. We can’t wait!”
Purchase tickets to the October 29th Halloween show here.
Purchase tickets to the October 30th Halloween show here.
Update: Both Halloween shows are now all ages!
The OurStage Marketplace connects artists looking for gigs with venues looking for new talent. With amazing opportunities around both the USA and the world, the OurStage Marketplace is the place to be for up-and-coming artists!
This week, we’re spotlighting some new gigs in the OurStage Marketplace as well as some gigs with fast-approaching application deadlines. Take a look at the gigs below and find one that’s right for you! Want to make the most of the OurStage Marketplace? Here’s a Marketplace Tip: Be sure to check your OurStage Inbox. It sounds obvious, but many bands miss out on opportunities because they found out that a venue was interested in booking them too late. To make sure you don’t miss out, you can opt to have your OurStage messages forwarded to your main email address. Simply log in, click on “Account” in the top right corner of the screen and check the box that reads “Forward OurStage messages to my email.”
Keep checking the OurStage Marketplace, accessible via the “Marketplace” button on the main navigation bar, for the most up-to-date gig listings. Don’t see any gigs in your area? Tell your favorite venue about the OurStage Marketplace.
New Gigs
Location: Bay State College Make-A-Wish Foundation Benefit Show At Harpers Ferry, Boston, MA
Opportunity: Live Performance
Gig Date: December 8, 2009
Application Deadline: November 17, 2009
Gig Info: Looking for one or two bands to open for MTV VMA Best Breakout Boston winners Gentlemen Hall and Spies Like Us at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts fundraiser at Harpers Ferry in Boston on December 8th. Submit your EPK here.
Gigs Closing Soon
Location: Ground Zero, Allenstown, NH
Opportunity: Live Performance
Gig Date: November 5, 2009
Application Deadline: October 22, 2009
Gig Info: All ages venue in NH looking for three local alternative rock bands for bill with My Lady Four and SEE THE WORLD. If interested and know of other bands to support the bill, leave a note when you apply. Be sure to include links to additional band websites or profiles. Submit your EPK here.
Location: No Explanation Records, Fredericksburg, VA
Opportunity: Live Performance
Gig Date: November 14, 2009
Application Deadline: October 24, 2009
Gig Info: Looking for Punk/Alternative bands from VA/DC/MD areas for an all ages show. Submit your EPK here.
Location: Amity Teen Center, Woodbridge, CT
Opportunity: Live Performance
Gig Date: November 14, 2009
Application Deadline: October 31, 2009
Gig Info: The Amity Teen Center is looking for local bands and bands with decent draw in the Woodbridge/Bethany/Orange to play a 30-45 minute set along side FLW, Beside The Burning Sea, We Came With Plague and Demolition Stereo. Submit your EPK here.
