04 Nov 11 - Open Performance Dates at Elbo Room

Hey, blogspot readers near and far, SouthSide's good friends at Elbo Room sent her the following message:

We got some open dates (some being last minute cancellations) that we are trying to fill up. Review the dates and let me know which ones you would be interested in. First come first served so please give a couple dates you are interested in to avoid going back and forth (2-5 choices would be great). If you know of any other bands or artists that would be a good fit as well, please feel free to forward.
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Please make sure you are able to comply with the following before reviewing/responding to this show offer:·

If you have “ANY” underage band members, you can only play the 8p-8:45 or 9p-9:45p slot in the VENUE. NO underage band members can perform in the COCKTAIL LOUNGE. ALL shows are 21+·

- Artists performing in the VENUE must use the “partial” house backline [Speaker Cabs/Drum Shells/Hardware]·
- Artists performing in the COCKTAIL LOUNGE need to keep it an acoustic setting.

- Music should not be loud. Small Combo Amps, Hand/Aux Percussion and keys fine. NO DRUM SETS! ·

- Elbo Room is unable to do guarantees, gas money, free drinks/dinners, and/or lodging at this time·

- Artists are NOT permitted to play venues in the city of Chicago 2 weeks before/after their ELBO ROOM show·

- Artists performing in the VENUE are asked to bring in a minimum of 10 people to any performanceo

- Elbo Room looks for artists to bring in the following number of people for their performances:
SUN-WED draw of 10-20+per act
THU draw of 20-30+ per act
FRI/SAT draw of 30-50+ per act·

If an artist draws 100 or more people for their show, they will be considered for a main stage act at I AM FESTo 8 Bands a year from Elbo Room are asked to perform at the annual I AM FEST at House of Blueso More info: http://www.IAMFEST.com

VENUE (downstairs live room)

(OPEN GENRE) TUE NOV 8th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(ROCK) WED NOV 9th BAND HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)
(INDIE/FOLK) THU NOV 10th BAND HEADLINER (DRAW 20+)
(OPEN GENRE) TUE NOV 15th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(INDIE/ROCK) THU NOV 17th BAND OPENER (DRAW 20+)
(OPEN GENRE) TUE NOV 22nd ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)[HARD ROCK] WED NOV 23rd LOCAL OPENER FOR BLACK WEDNESDAY PARTY (DRAW 50+)(ROCK/JAM) FRI NOV 25th BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER] (DRAW 30+)(ROCK/JAM) SAT NOV 26th LATE BAND [1AM-2AM] (DRAW 10+)
(OPEN GENRE) TUE NOV 29th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(OPEN GENRE) WED NOV 30th BAND HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)

(OPEN GENRE) THU DEC 1st ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/HEADLINER (DRAW 20+)
(OPEN GENRE) TUE DEC 6th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(OPEN GENRE) TUE DEC 13th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(OPEN GENRE) TUE DEC 20th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(OPEN GENRE) WED DEC 21st BAND HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)
(OPEN GENRE) THU DEC 22nd BAND MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 20+)
(OPEN GENRE) TUE DEC 27th ACOUSTIC/BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)(OPEN GENRE) WED DEC 28th BAND HEADLINER (DRAW 10+)
(OPEN GENRE) THU DEC 29th BAND OPENER/MIDDLE/HEADLINER (DRAW 20+)

COCKTAIL LOUNGE (upstairs acoustic artist)
***looking for acoustic soloists, duets, trios, small bands to perform in the lounge of Elbo Room. Mackie PA, Sennheiser vocal mics, and instrument inserts supplied by Elbo Room.

-ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST 9P-12A | PLAY AS LONG/LITTLE AS YOU WOULD LIKE FROM 9P-12A. ARTIST ALLOWED TO INVITE OTHER 21+ ACTS TO SHARE BILL AND SPLIT TIME

-ACOUSTIC OPENER 8P-9P | 30-60 MIN SET

There will be $5 show and artist(s) will get 100% of what they draw at the door with no production taken off.

TUE NOV 8th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)TUE NOV 15th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)TUE NOV 22nd ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)TUE NOV 29th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)

TUE DEC 6th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)THU DEC 8th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 20+)FRI DEC 9th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)SAT DEC 10th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)TUE DEC 13th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)THU DEC 15th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 20+)FRI DEC 16th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)
SAT DEC 17th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)TUE DEC 20th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)THU DEC 22nd ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 20+)FRI DEC 23rd ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)TUE DEC 27th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 10+)THU DEC 29th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 20+)FRI DEC 30th ACOUSTIC FEATURED ARTIST | OPENER (DRAW 30+)

We have several outside promoters we work with for other days of the week at ELBO ROOM. Below is their contact information if you want to reach out to them about some other opportunities during one of their showcases:

SUNDAYS - MONDAYS: VENUE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Kayla Chaffee | Booking Agent , The Elbo Room
kaylaelboroom@gmail.com | 773-549-5549

WEDNESDAYS: COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Joanne Cobar| Promoter, Echo Soul Entertainment
joanne.cobar@gmail.com | 773-549-5549

IMPORTANT:

UNDER AGED BAND MEMBERS: This is a 21+ show and everybody must have a VALID ID to gain entry. If a member of your band is under 21, ELBO ROOM needs to know via E-MAIL to BRIAN BENDER | Brian@elboroomchicago.com These band members must be PERFORMING ON STAGE in order to be in the club. UNDER AGED BAND MEMBERS are not allowed in the club before or after their set with NO EXCEPTIONS. It is important that when you book a show with an UNDER AGED BAND MEMBER to notify BRIAN BENDER so you can play the beginning of the night. ALL BAND MEMBERS will check in with the door guy before doors open and UNDER AGED BAND MEMBERS will get marked and asked to leave the club before their set. FANS, GROUPIES, MERCH CHICKS, CHILDREN, RECORDING / VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY PEOPLE, ETC. cannot be in the club if they are under the age of 21. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DRAW: Bands performing in the VENUE are asked to draw a minimum of 10 people to ensure production is covered and the band is able to make money for their performance. It does no good for the club and no good for the band if there is nobody in the venue. This is not a rehearsal space; it is a live music venue. 1st time bands start on a weekday, then move to a Thursday and then a weekend show based on their draw. Artists performing in the COCKTAIL LOUNGE are asked to try their best to draw. There is no production cost for this stage so the artist will get 100% of what they pull at the door.

BOOKING OTHER VENUES: BE SURE NOT TO HAVE ANOTHER SHOW BOOKED 2 WEEKS PRIOR/AFTER YOUR ELBO ROOM SHOW IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO. Your draw at the club will suffer because of this. You get paid based on your draw. You also want to play in front of people. There is NO NATURAL DRAW AT THE CLUB! The draw is based on THE BANDS THAT PLAY.

Cheers!
Brian Bender
Talent Buyer/GM
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ELBO ROOM
2871 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773-549-5549 (o)
773-435-6324 (f)
info@elboroomchicago.com (e)

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Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide