AFTON, LLC - More Craig's List Fantasy Land

I went to their Website through a recommendation on Facebook from a band I know. Their website had no banjo category, nor was I asked to provide any of my music. So he's not even heard me perform. So you are supposed to show up and hope you get to play

Ryan,

I've already seen this kind of set up on Craig's List. I don't sign on for anything where I don't have a set start time and a set play duration time. I also don't do pay to play which this is, even though you don't call it that. You also haven't heard what I sound like and your categories don't even include my instrument. Take me off your mailing list. And I'm already booked for 3 hours on the 29th. Why do I need your sweatshop?

Thanks

Dan McNay

On 8/21/2013 7:14 PM, Afton Los Angeles wrote:

Hey Dan

I just had a chance to fully review and look over the info you submitted to me with your artist config.  It all looks great, and I'm excited to start booking you for some of my upcoming shows. I'd really like to get you in as soon as we can, if that's possible?

I copied in all details/info for the next available date I have open that you'd fit well with (BELOW).  I was able to clear this for you as well:
  - If you draw just 25+ Fans out to this show, you'd get the $1 Per Tix sold Bonus Pay

Let me know ASAP if this date can work out for sure, or what you're thinking about it.  I'd love to have you on and hope it will be the first of many! -ryan


|| SHOW DETAILS ||

Sept 29th at Amplyfi Hollywood
ALL AGES
Show Start Time: 6:30 PM -- Artist Check-in: 5:30 PM
+ IF you need to go onstage early or later in the night, just let me know.

CLUB ADDRESS:
5617 1/2 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

*If thi s venue location is too far for you to draw your fans out to, or if you never want to play at this venue - please tell me asap. Then I can note that and stop offering you shows at this club.

THIS IS A CO-PROMOTION EFFORT
For info on how our show listings are promoted: http://www.myafton.com/promo

ADVANCE TICKET PRICES
You have both Online Ticketing & Physical Pre-sale Tickets to use for this show. Once you Confirm, we will provide you with early purchase Promo Code discounts to save Fans money.

PHYSICAL PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE: $8.00
*WITH* the Early Purchase Promo Code

Fans save 40% to 55% Off Door Price with early purchase Promo Code

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WITHOUT PROMO CODE - Physical Pre-Sale Tickets Are: $11.00
*This price only applies to Fans that choose to miss out on Promo Code discounts

Fans still will save 20% to 30% Off Door Price even without a Promo Code.
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DOOR PRICE IS: $13.00
If Fans care about saving money, be sure they buy advance tickets. Our goal is to encourage advance sales so that Fans commit to attend the show and help you promote the show through "word of mouth."
+ Fans save 20% to 55% OFF of Door Price with the Promo Code discounts
+ Even without a Promo Code, Advance Tickets are cheaper than Door Price

IF YOU CONFIRM, YOU NEED TO GET TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE
The Ticket requirement for this show is 25+ Tickets.
+ Acts never have to buy tickets or pay out of pocket for unsold Tix. All revenues come from the Fans.
+ We cannot ever book artists that refuse to, or cannot, sell advance Tickets.
+ To see why, visit: http://www.myafton.com/whyselltickets
+ Any questions or issues about this, please address with me before you Confirm!

ARTIST PAYMENT
We pay artists based on their total draw for each show. You are guaranteed to be paid what is owed to you no matter what, even if the show is a complete loss for the club and for us. Please fully review how Payment, Perks, and Bonus Pays work at:
http://www.myafton.com/artistpayment

ORDER OF PERFORMERS
Order will be based on artist preference and to be MOST FAIR, will heavily factor in which artists have sold the most tickets 2-5 days prior to the event. However, as soon as you get 15-20 tickets sold we should be able to lock in your time slot at that time.
+ Remember, we can pre-arrange to get you onstage later or earlier in the night if you need it

EQUIPMENT
For a complete list of what equipment to bring and what's provided:
http://www.myafton.com/whattobring

SET LENGTH POLICY
Exending your set length is primarily dependant on your ability to draw. To be most fair, we can only give longer sets to the acts that draw out more fans. Our venues do not want us to devote 50% of the night to an act that is only drawing 2% of the crowd. I norma lly can give you a longer and longer set the more Tickets you get sold. If you want a longer set, remember that:
+ You must set that up with me directly ahead of time
+ I cannot get you a longer set if you draw poorly or don't get many Tickets sold

STANDARD SET LENGTH
The standard set for a full band is 30 minutes. As stated, if you want a longer set notify me asap. (The standard set for acoustic/solo openers is 20-25 minutes, though you can request longer). Of course, you can always play a shorter set if you prefer it just notify me ahead of time.

LINEUPS
We update the club weekly with current lineups. Our online calendar is updated in real-time as artists activate their online tickets.
+ Our Lineups are posted at: http://www.aftonshows.com

BACKLINE PROVIDED BY THE CLUB:
Because of the size of the club, they have requested that all bands use the backline they provide.
DRUMS: Birch 5 piece kit with 22" kick and EC2 heads. Band can configure any way they want and are encouraged to bring their own cymbals and snare.
BASS: Trace Elliott head, 410 cab
BACKUP GUITAR Combo: Peavey Classic 30

You Can View Show Details at Anytime at: www.myafton.com



Ryan Kintz
Booking Representative
AFTON, LLC
losangeles@myafton.com
503-914-6597, ext. 780
www.myafton.com

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