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THOUGHTS ON OPENING FOR THE MISFITS

Nov 22, 2007 22:37

Opening for a band like The Misfits is both a dream come true, and an opportunity that any local band would cheerfully kill to have. It does, however, come with a price, and can be a mixed blessing. The cost of a local club bringing in such a legendary act is prohibitive, making your own paycheck a grand total of $0.00 most of the time. Don’t ( Read more... )

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deceiverofmen November 24 2007, 06:29:34 UTC

i'm so glad you guys got more exposure!!!! I have no doubts that they'll be there for you one day.

imaginaut November 24 2007, 10:12:26 UTC

Reaching a new widespread audience is what you did, as proven by the deluge of e-mails you mentioned. A lot of the bands I've come to love I discovered as openers...K's Choice, Lacuna Coil, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Lacuna Coil come to mind right off.

I wish to the Evil Wizard I could've been there to see it! Although those Fiends weren't there for you, they saw you, and were able to bask in the glow of Houston's best kept secret!

dj_genesis November 24 2007, 19:54:56 UTC

They may not have been there for you, but now a bunch of people who didn't know who the hell you are, now know and that's a great thing. You played with the Misfits when you could have been home or been in the audience and that's a great thing. Sorry I couldn't be there for you guys, but 1500 miles is a bit far ;) Congrats on opening for the Misfits. Cheers mate!