NWB - Community Blog

To be fair we have had a few gigs through NWB and it is of course a super effective communication pathway for us and indeed venues for which we thank you. despite the travelling involved we would rather be playing than not.once again we salute you.
Regards Alun

I think the majority of CORNERSTONES' gigs have been asa direct result of NWB. Just waiting for them to roll in on my solo career.
Stevo.

yes we have too.

pete.

We've had about two off here

I remember doing some dude's wedding ...........

Kingpin also aswell too furthermore........

AYP

Yes! We've been part of the community for about a month and we have had 2 bookings from one venue - lots of near misses in the Band Wanted category but hopefully our luck will change on that one. Also had some great comments and encouragement from other bands so thanks!!

yep!! quite a few last minute fills last year :)

Think we've had two for which we are eternally greatful!

Yeah we have had five bookings off here from two different venues.

I don't rely on NWB for gigs....I get off my arse and put in the miles/hours.....We've just passed our 200 gig mark and I can honestly say I've got 2 gigs as a direct result of NWB.....both cancellations at The Bath in Morecambe & The Gardeners in Oldham.
We play quite a few venues that are on NWB but played them before I knew of NWB and a few have been recommendations from NWB members who've steered me towards a venue listed on here.
The vast majority of venues on NWB won't touch us with a barge pole because we're not a nice little 'Teenage Kicks' Punk band.....
So, 2 out of 200.....you do the Math......in fact. If it wasn't for my charm, wit, charisma and love of my fellow man.....I wouldn't bother.
For me it's about the people and the scene in general when I'm NOT gigging myself.....
Gary

I wouldnt rely on NWB for gigs but it is certainly a great resource for venue information - thats as good a start as any band needs. You cant get away from putting in the time and effort of ringing / dropping into venues to blag for gigs but having a page on NWB to direct people to is invaluable in my opinion

We had some from NWB so count us in

We started getting gigs pretty much as soon as we signed up!

We've got a couple of gigs at least via NWB

Not A Sausage!!
Plus last week I got criticised for promoting a Whiskeyhead gig at The Witton Chimes this Saturday!

Yes i have with Whatever and No Boundarys.
I think that is the short answer.



Aiden

We have got at least three new venues thanks to NWB and endorsements from the good people on this site.

I've had lots recently Paul all through here- Black Dog ossy, Hindley Arms, Styles, Townhouse Macc, and a few others- cool!!!

Old Bank Inn,
The Brow,
that place in Clayton.

Coming up-

La Trappiste
Dog Inn

Yep ....... and i've sent some money thru to Paul to help with the upkeep.

smug?? me??? really????

:0)

Yeah, we've had one gig through here! Although I'm sure we could've had a lot more if we were more into playing pub long sets. However we're more of a band night band in general. Well, that's what we get offered more anyway.

Yep, just yesturday in fact and we've only been on here about a fortnight! And yes I have donated how could I not. Thanks NWB

we're a bit of a funny animal. We write, record, sell our own stuff and play under our own banner. We also do full rock nights with classic rock. As side projects we also go out in smaller numbers to do the regular circuit.

This site covers all angles for what we want to do, and the info on venues, the scene in general has been invaluable.

Gigs - funny enough our first one through here is this Saturday night. We have another one at the end of the month through here. There are two venues (both very active on here) who have agreed terms with us but for whatever reason won't commit to a date. So it's very hit & miss.

The two gigs we have are both pop rock nights, and we're finding it virtually impossible for any of the classic rock venues to give us a second look, and for the life of me can;t understand why. A great shame as away from the venues on here we're very busy with repeat gigs.

I've had two:

29 November 2009, The Wellington Barnes Square Clayton Le Moors were let down at short notice and I became available through an agency double booking me at a gig in St Helens (funny, I've never double-booked myself) so James Luke put me in touch with the venue because I was driving....home from St Helens... with the hump!.

18 December 2010 Hindley Arms were left bandless and posted on here.

So, just those two, but it shows the power of NWB. I spend a lot of time foot-slogging, clocking up miles, knocking on doors, calling back and mithering and that's where the gigs come from but when I'm free I look on here first for any NWB venues who are stuck for an act.
MN

Great site, we have had several gigs from here in quite a short time...
keep up the good work.

The Rainmakers

Not scored us a gig yet directly but I wouldn't have put Poison Whiskey together as well, as quickly or maybe even at all if it wasn't for being on the site with my previous band so it has done us a lot of good as a band and also for me personally as well.

Hopefully the gigs will come now we're ready for them too ;)

Had a couple of gigs thru NWB, original bands always seem to struggle, but must thank keef for his help, along with The Avenue and Whittles for giving us a go!

We've been contacted from many venues on here..But what I find is most venues don't really follow up after contacting us...Usually have to call them "many times" to book something..Plus with what is being offered pay wise..Its a lot of effort!!!!...Most of the better paying ones we book out of the area....MJ

got a message from the stocks hote in walkdenl for a gig this friday and we've only been signed up a week or so,
we'll pay our quid when we get paid.

got quite a few gigs of here alot dont want to pay the right price its the way you sell yourself i guess

Yes we have at least 3 bookings directly from NWB so it's great for connections, many thanks :o)

We have had none! But early days!

http://www.facebook.com/motionempire

contacted loads of places on NWB and would be a basic courtesy if any of these venues actually got back to you - in any way shape or form .
have even offered first gig at new venues F.O.C. nothing.
gotta agree with THE LAST GANG IN TOWNS view - get off your own arse and find em .... which we are doing -
get the impression this site is clicky - you send someone a message and nothing back
not overly impressed to date - although a mate of mine from another band - has siad it takes a few months - becaseu fo all the bllx that some rogue bands cause etc et ec ....
disillusioned is a understaement .

Like DESOLATION ROW I have PM'd every venue within a 35 mile radius, and got 3 replies, all "no"s. Luckily we have got lots of gigs from our contacts, and pretty much always get a return invite once we play somewhere. A lot of venues say they're fully booked until next Xmas (ie 10 months away), to which I always reply, yeah so are we, how about next year?

We had two enquiries, but we were above their budget, but thanks anyway !

Had 3 gigs and lots of enquiries, superb web site thanks

And many more!!