[atlantaprog] Showcase happenings...

Hi all,

I talked with the 9-Lives guy and they're ready and willing to give us a regular monthly slot for the showcase series. There's one catch - the only night they'll give us is Tuesday! They've got their own house band going on every W, Th and local hard rock/metal bands on weekend nights, and he was frank with me in saying that he doesn't think the 9-Lives regulars would be too keen on our stuff. But he said Tuesdays are wide open, and we can do whatever we want. We can start early so everyone's out by a reasonable time, or whatever.

I told him I'd go for it, but I need to check with everyone and make sure they'd be enough support amongst the ARIA community (and enough willing bands) to make it worthwhile. So.. what say ya'll?

The bands that are currently available are: Z-Axis, Sundog, Noisedotcom, Unbounded Sky (assuming the age thing is manageable), Hart Deer - am I forgetting anyone? Other local possibilities are As We Dream (can someone tell me what's up with them?) and Roguefest faves Belljar (I think some of them are on this list). Tuesday also opens up the possibility of an occasional Cobweb Strange appearance. Also a new group, Counts of Odds, should be ready to join the line up soon, and I suspect folks from Lord Only & Karma Lingo will resurface soon. And some of the old faves - Solution Science, Man on Fire will hopefully be gigging again soon.

The plan is this - you may recall the attendance requirement from the earlier incarnation of the series. I propose we continue this policy with one exception - I'd like to invite new bands (new to ARIA that is) to come play from time to time. THEN... if they want to play again, then they'd need to abide by the "policy" like everyone else. For those who are new to ARIA, the policy is that at least one member from each band in the rotation attend each month's show, or else their band is dropped from the rotation until they attend another show. Also, I want to open it up to out of towners who might want to come play for a piece of the door (BTW, how many of you would be willing to open up your couches and guest rooms to visiting musicians to help minimize their travel costs?)

So... thoughts? I'm going to propose Tues 9/21 as the 1st night. That way we can promote it via flyers at the Nektar/Caravan show. I also need to hear from everyone who is available to play that night! Since Z-Axis & Sundog played the last ARIA night, I think it would be best if someone else played this one.

AWG


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