[atlantaprog] "draconian?"

I have to agree with Matthew here on this one.  The "draconian" policy of
getting people to actually commit to coming out to shows - giving them an
actual and real incentive - is not draconian, it's reasonable.  What else
have we done so far that has actually WORKED?  It's not that much to ask
for, to show up somewhere once a month, to treat other bands like you would
like yours to be treated basically.  It's an even exchange.  Hoping for
people to just show up doesn't work, we've all done it.  Passing out flyers
is only a good idea in theory, it doesn't really work either.  Real contact
between individuals does work though.  The family analogy is a sound one I
think.  And Beth, Bill, we know you guys live far away, have jobs, kids,
and a life.  We also know you've been there as often as you could to these
ARIA events, so this policy isn't dircted at you. :-)  It's directed, it
seems to me, specifically to bands who want people to come to their gigs
but aren't committed to going to other band's gigs in a show of mutual
support.  I think an incentive is a great idea.  

BTW, I'm still waiting for that website to develop...

At 12:40 AM 09/28/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>      Thanks,  everybody for all the discussion!  This is way cool,  and 
>valid points all!  All I'm saying with this policy is that getting <one 
>person> from each band to show up <one day a month> is not that much to 
>ask (and if it is too much to ask,  well,  I guess we'll find out pretty 
>quick!!).  Is it really that much of a hardship to actually commit to 
>this?  Really?!?  
>      The door's open,  folks;  all we've got to do is walk in....
>And that's all I'm saying...      : )
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>See you soon!
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>Matthew
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>Allen Welty-Green wrote:
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>>> 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.
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>>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.
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>>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?)
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>>My .02
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>>AWG
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