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5Strats

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THUNDER UP!
Jun 20th, 2012 02:52 PM        

We're playing a show at a club in Tulsa in early August that has a 3 cover minimum policy. They are really serious about booking bands that play original music!<br /> <br /> We only know about 5 cover songs anyway, but need them all to pad a 2-hour set. <br /> <br /> I guess we better write some new stuff before August! (:oD



littleuch

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Michigan

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Jun 20th, 2012 02:55 PM        

The minimum you can play is 3 covers? That would imply that they want to limit originals, no? My blood sugar's low right now, so walk me through this.



5Strats

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THUNDER UP!
Jun 20th, 2012 02:58 PM        

They prefer 100% original music, but will allow a minimum of 3 cover songs.<br /> <br /> Our covers don't sound like the record, but I guess that doesn't matter.



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Jun 20th, 2012 02:59 PM        

I think you mean to say 3 cover MAXimum, yes?<br /> <br /> I actually like that policy. Wish more clubs could make that work....



garp

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Connecticut USA

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Jun 20th, 2012 03:05 PM        

Wow. I guess the ASCAP/BMI/SESAC Gestapo have finally gotten their way with club owners.



5Strats

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THUNDER UP!
Jun 20th, 2012 03:08 PM        

Yeah, max makes more sense, I guess I didn't get enough sleep last night. (:oD<br /> <br /> All of the clubs we play cater to original music.



6 Cylinder Slim



New England

Shoes for Industry
Jun 21st, 2012 04:54 AM        

"All of the clubs we play cater to original music."<br /> That's great. Where I live, playing original music means sitting on a stool with a flatop on rare afternoon gigs and a lot of time at home.



ScottB



Pasadena, MD

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Jun 21st, 2012 01:37 PM        

Just play your two best songs twice.



Deacon Blues



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friends.-The world's thirstiest man.
Jun 23rd, 2012 08:28 AM        

I wish more clubs in my area allowed bands the opportunity to play mostly original tunes. Everything is "covers". Some worse than others.



budg

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ohio

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Jun 23rd, 2012 11:35 AM        

Here in NE Ohio it seems "tribute" bands are the big thing.Easy to have a following without building a fan base. I like doing covers, but a trubute band doesnt appeal to me in the least.



urby

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Warshington State

Jun 23rd, 2012 11:50 AM        

3 Drink Maximum? 8v)



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