S.O.S. - Some Quick FAQS

Working the gig makes the gig work for you.

Q. How are artists compensated for performances at S.O.S.

A. See Audition .  We've developed a way for each artist to be paid through a grassroots promotional effort.  Artists can sell tickets to their fans and receive direct compensation.  The total estimated compensation value for an artist who performs at S.O.S. is $1450.  Artist receive these benefits just by participating in the showcase.

	Free PR in all our promotional efforts
	Internet, Radio and TV re-broadcast
	CD quality Video and Audio recording of your set
	Free PR web site includes, photos and video of your performance, there is no charge for the studio video editing time.  This is covered by the slot one studio and runs about 10 hours per artist or $1250 value.
	You'll be included in future promotional CD's for the S.O.S.
	And artists get special treatment.

Q. What about Ticket Sales?

A. We pay each artist 50% of each ticket which the artist sells: on-line or at the door.  We do tons of promo for each show.. Costs us a lot.   Make sure that your fans tell us that they came to see you, otherwise we will assume they came to see the show.  This means that the show will keep all ticket sales not attributed to a specific artist.  

	On-line ticket sales - fans must put the artist name in the comment section of our secure online order form.  on-line ticket sales
	Walkups - Night of show - we ask every fan who they came to see.  If your artist is named you'll get credit for that ticket sale.
	Artist Pre-Show block ticket (25 or more) are discounted at 55% off.  So all cash you make selling tickets to your fans is yours to keep.

Q. What about CD Sales?

A. We have a person to man the record table.  All CD's sell for $15.00 night of the show.  CD's are sold on a consignment basis.  Artists receive 80% of the proceeds from CD sales or 12.00 per CD sold. 

There's the opportunity to  gross $360 per show.  (60 tickets @ $6.00 each.) 

Q.  Is this a solo or band gig?

A.  Often there will be a stage set, which works best for a solo or duo set.   

Q.  What about sound?

A.  We do it. We have a professional sound engineer & crew... we usually provide the back plane.  You only need to bring your instrument.  Artists need to arrive generally between 5 - 6 PM on the day of the show for load in.  We start the show promptly at 7 PM.  Artists can hang in the green room until it is time to perform.  There are changing rooms, private bathrooms and a place where you can rest & relax.  If you are performing at S.O.S. please send us a drawing of your stage is setup.

Q. Can I do a warm up / sound check?

A. Most likely not.  At least not on stage.  There is very little time and we are doing a "live show".  We do have a very nice green room where you can warm up a bit.  But, if you need a louder, stale beer, cigarette & pee smelling environment.... where people don't have a friggen clue about original music and will scream "Free Bird", then we can book you up the street at one of bars.

Q. Can I get my individual neurotic sound needs to the soundman during a show, while other artists are performing, thus totally disrespecting & disturbing the show, other performers, the audience?  Oh yeah, and disregarding Rick's golden performers rule #1 - "Never piss off the sound man"?

A. Eh hum....  no.  Please be professional.  Plan a head.  Email your drawings, charts and graphs to the show along with your set list.  All crew members have this information and we all work hard to make the show go as smooth as possible.  Kind of a Zen thing.

Q.  How long is a set?

A.  Generally, 20 minutes per artist.  The set may vary between 15 - 30 minutes.  We need a set list with song titles and times prior to the show.  We ask artists to be prepared to perform extra songs in case another artist must cancel due to act's of god.

Q. Do you ever present open mics?

A. Yes.  On an open mic night songwriters may perform upto 3 songs.  No performers get paid, but we make one song available on the our web site and copies of the performance are available for a nominal cost.