How do you book shows for a band?

Question: How do you book shows for a band!?

we live in Mansfield Mass

right near boston however, i have no idea how to get a show anywhere

is there a website full of music agents or sum1 that we could call!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Look in the phone book for the local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians (or google for it, in a city the size of boston, they should have a website)!. You can join the musicians union, and when someone calls looking for a group to play a venue, you will be among the available group list!.

As for finding someone to book places for you to play, you would need an agent or publicist, or learn to do it yourself!. There should a listing of entertainment agents in the phone book (and surely, the local union knows who the local agents are, so you could ask them)!.

Agents can be exppensive, and if you're just starting out, you might want to work as your own publicist for a short whiile!. You can advertise in local papers, magazines, websites, music stores, etc!. Make a website of your own!. You can talk to whoever is responsible for booking entertainment at various places (call and find out their name, and see if you can get an appointment - meeting with them in person is far more effective)!. You will likely need a demo tape and group resume of places you have played before, just in case someone asks for it (you want to have it ready if they ask, not make them wait while you go make it)!.

also, try reposting your question in music & entertainment!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I would call up several venues about when you want to do your shows!.
I'd record all the available times, and pick out the most convenient locations!.Www@QuestionHome@Com