Blues Fest?

[kayla]

I've been wantin to organize a Blues Fest. At this point its all an idea that i'd like to put into action (with some help). Since i'm not as experienced as a lot of the other musicians on here, i would like to ask opinions/questions. I'm lookin to maybe raise some money for an organization (haven't decided which).

What are some good locations to start thinking about booking? My first thought was the Oriental Ballroom in Gallitzin.

What days of the week work best? I'm thinking a Sunday. Probably looking towards late fall (sept or oct)

Who would be interested in helping? I can't do it on my own. So any help would be awesome.

What bands would be interested in donating some time?

If there is enough interest i'm hopin to get this off the ground. any opinions, thoughts or ideas would be awesome. thanks!

- kayla.

[lonewolf]

I think that Blues Fest is a title that better implies the great outdoors!

[Mysterytrain]

Kayla, if you need any advice on possible venues, details about throwing a show or just random questions you can always give me a call 814-330-6681.

Good luck, great idea!

[kayla]

Kayla, if you need any advice on possible venues, details about throwing a show or just random questions you can always give me a call 814-330-6681.

Good luck, great idea!

thanks dan! i definitely will be contacting you at some point. any help or tips i can get will be great.

at this point, i'm goin to do my best to get this organized and hopin to pull it off. i'm doin a little bit of research and making some phone calls.

i did find an organization that i'm lookin into donating the proceeds to. its call the PITCH Program and the BSWPA co-ordinates it. I contacted them about possible donations and maybe getting information on donating etc etc. heres a link to their site
http://www.bswpa.org/cms/LiveBlues/BSWP ... fault.aspx

so anyone interested?

- kayla.

[DickShackBass]

Kayla,
Id love to help you out if you need anything. Im not in a band right now :-/
But I can help in other ways if you need, like setting things up, making phone calls,whatever ya need.

I agree, I think outdoors would be awesome. We had shows at Legion Park before, I remember we played a benefit for the skate park and it was at Legion Park. It was great.

Let me know if you need anything!

Andrea

[lonewolf]

I'll supply the PA if you like. I need a break from Doing Nothing.

[mjb]

if you get a date going the Stone Bridge may be interested in playin' let me know

[kayla]

Awesome guys! Jeff that would be very cool. Im gonna work on gettin a venue and a date in the coming week or so. Stoked!