[atlantaprog] Re: Lord Only at the Masquerade, ARIA at CJ's, and more...

>  And without a real incentive to show up
> and a real consequence for not showing up,  I can see this whole deal
> running out of gas within three shows.

Actually, I think that if the only audience we draw is ourselves... it 
WILL run out of gas after a few shows. Attracting a larger audience 
should be a primary goal. Each one of us should do our best to promote 
the whole series, not just our own shows. I know Wheat is trying to 
work with CL re. an article about the series. We need to continue 
exploring other options... maybe a flyer that lists two or three months 
of upcoming shows that is handed out at other shows (Wakeman's show at 
Variety comes to mind).... and making the website a one-stop shopping 
link for all of the shows will help too. Each of us being willing to 
use our own email lists (some of which are quite huge) to promote the 
series, etc.

Re. the "attendance policy" - I think it's a good idea for the first 
4-5 months, but once the series gets its "legs", then drop it. Also, I 
don't think we need to be so draconian with the requirements.... 
sometimes there ARE perfectly valid reasons why folks can't make it. 
The trick is to keep communication open and to do what we can to build 
the audience.... if for instance someone from Lord Only can't make it 
to the Oct. show, BUT they plug the show heavily on their email list 
and some of there fans come and check it out... then to me, that is 
acceptable. Perhaps there should be an informal survey at the gate (ie. 
how did you hear about this show?)

My .02

AWG

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