Greetings Local and touring artists and all music fans.
This is Donovan Lyman from Acoustic Cordiale (& previously 14 Below & the Acoustic Courtyard). We're proud to announce that we're booking and hosting Sunday Oct 26th at TRIP In Santa Monica (formerly known as Nocturnal Bar). This is a one-off show that could easily evolve into a residency. We're highly interested in working with any talented, hard working artists that could help us fill seats and bring the night to life with their music..
Some important thoughts:
It’s the musicians and their fans that keep music venues open around Los Angeles. I urge you to remind yourself that any gig worth booking is worth promoting. Scheduling shows too close together saturates your fanbase. Performing a show without having promoted it well, is bad for everyone involved. You’re hurting and disappointing the establishment and the booker/promoter. You may be causing the two or three people that showed up to see you, to question whether or not they’re supporting the right artist. You don’t earn any money or sell any merchandise and needless to say, it’s no fun playing for an empty room. Success is achieved on all levels and favorable reputations are forged through diligence in not only your performance, but your promoting efforts. As a very busy artist myself, I've always felt that until I land the cover of Rolling Stone or have a song cracking the top 10, that promotion must be half of my craft.
Thanks for hearing me out and permitting my rant!
-Donovan
YO YO Hit up yo boy!! Juz put up 5 NEW TRAX!! Check em out!! Listen to em!! Holla at Ya Boy!! Im on Fire!!! Drop by and check em out!! Lemme know how they sound n if I should do something different..Much Love
Hey D, We're sorry to miss the landmark show last night. Jason was recording at the studio all night, and I had to help by babysitting the sound engineer's kids while they were recording. With the closing of the show at this venue, I just want to reflect on just how much you have helped Jason. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to be a part of the first ever Hollow Body L.A. show at 14 Below back on March 30. We've had a great time at this venue and at the same time have learned so much about the "biz." Your professionalism and musicianship is trully inspirational. In fact, Jason wouldn't be recording his album if it wasn't for the opportunities that you've given him. I know you had a great show last night! There's no doubt that you sent off the last Hollow Body L.A. show at 14 Below in style! Looking forward to what the future has in store for Hollow Body! -Petrice
Thanks so much for having me play tonight Donovan. I really appreciate the opportuniy and your support. You rock...hope you have a super wonderful week.
My pleasure!!! I was just part of a great night that you put together... so thank you for making live music such an incredible experience!! YOU ROCK!!!
awww thank you so much!!! It's always so much fun to play there!! Looking forward to more shows to come :) Thank you for letting me share my music :) xoxo!! *G*
Thanx for Your Friendship,,If you should get your hands on our cd please burn it and place the burnt copies in random restrooms or countries,,or countries with restrooms. Because we want you to be happy on your travels and not baffled when the country you are in has no restroom to put our CD.
I'm looking forward to playing on Sunday night, D! You're, hands down, THE most organized and responsible person I've met in L.A. Seriously. I really appreciate it. I love booking gigs through you! THANK YOU!!!! :)
what an awesome experience it was to play on your show!! Thank you for giving me a shot even though I was new in this town!!! Hope I made you proud ;-) Looking forward the next!! You are the BEST!! Besos, *G*
Thanks, Donovan, for having me out at Hollow Body this past weekend! Although I was still struggling with a tummy illness, it was a great crowd and I felt very fulfilled. Thanks for having me and thanks for the compliments :o)
