How to Make Friends with the Local Bands
Look in the local newspaper for up-coming shows., Make sure you get right up by the stage and participate when you go to their local performances: clap your hands, dance, disco, head bang, or play the air guitar., If they ask for volunteers, raise...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look in the local newspaper for up-coming shows.
To meet bands, you need to go to their shows. -
Step 2: Make sure you get right up by the stage and participate when you go to their local performances: clap your hands
You just need to be active in the show. , You just need to let them know you're excited, but not hyperactive. ,, If you have a band that plays similar music, this would be the time to tell them, and ask if they have any pointers (this is good if the show is not too crowded) , Most bands have a Myspace, so if you have one, this is appropriate.
If not, e-mail is okay, but don't give them yours.
Just make sure they know who you are so when your e-mail arrives, it's not a surprise. , You don't want to seem like a stalker, just interested and friendly.
It would be appropriate to e-mail them in about 5 days or so. ,, That will only cause a bit a trouble. -
Step 3: head bang
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Step 4: or play the air guitar.
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Step 5: If they ask for volunteers
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Step 6: raise your hand
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Step 7: and try jumping a little
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Step 8: but don't bounce
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Step 9: or squeal "pick me
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Step 10: pick me
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Step 11: pick me!"
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Step 12: If they let you come up on the stage to help them
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Step 13: look excited about it
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Step 14: and have energy with whatever they have you do.
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Step 15: After the show
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Step 16: make sure to go over and tell them that they were really good
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Step 17: and that you're interested in their music.
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Step 18: Once you've talked to them for a while
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Step 19: it's very appropriate to ask for their Myspace/e-mail address.
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Step 20: When you get home
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Step 21: visit their Myspace
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Step 22: but don't send your friend request for a couple days
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Step 23: even a week or two.
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Step 24: Make sure to post friendly comments on their Myspace from time to time
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Step 25: or ask them where they're going to preform next.
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Step 26: Don't get hyperactive when you meet them.
Detailed Guide
To meet bands, you need to go to their shows.
You just need to be active in the show. , You just need to let them know you're excited, but not hyperactive. ,, If you have a band that plays similar music, this would be the time to tell them, and ask if they have any pointers (this is good if the show is not too crowded) , Most bands have a Myspace, so if you have one, this is appropriate.
If not, e-mail is okay, but don't give them yours.
Just make sure they know who you are so when your e-mail arrives, it's not a surprise. , You don't want to seem like a stalker, just interested and friendly.
It would be appropriate to e-mail them in about 5 days or so. ,, That will only cause a bit a trouble.
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