I thought this when I started listening to them, and I still think this now; nobody else does what they do.
That\'s really a loaded comment. It takes a whole bunch of things and stars to allign to really succed, but there are things that you can control:
1. Talent (they have it; no question about it)
2. Management (it\'s there, but I\'m not sure how much management is working for them)
3. Booking Agency (same deal as management)
4. PR/Promotions (there\'s really a lack of this right now)
5. Fans (there\'s a good number of fans in small pockets across the country and one across the pond)
6. Buzz on the street (it was there, but it really isn\'t there right now)
These guys have what it takes to succeed talent-wise. Maybe it wasn\'t a good idea to go with the comfortable Management/Booking company. There\'s tons of cover bands that work for talent agencies that get gigs booked every weekend throughout the year. I worked with a guy who did this on the weekend and I went to HS with a guy who\'s still doing this and they get PAID. I\'m not saying that they should become a cover band; that\'s the last thing I would want, but it might not be a bad idea to have a conversation with one of these agencies; they obviously have an in with all the local venues and clubs. PB/TB has been pretty much been playing the same places for more than 10 years; I\'m not saying ignore CT/Mass/Upstate/NYC, but try and get gigs in some new places. Playing to the same people will only get you so far; increasing the gigs and playing to more people will only get you out in front of more faces and isn\'t that what ultimately you want to do; to grow the brand (TB)?
COVER BANDS get paid because they play Free Bird in places like Christopher Martins.. It\'s EASY to book a fun cover band. Those agencies won\'t do JACK SHIT for this band. Maybe Tim should find that agent for his solo stuff.
It\'s really a catch 22.. Like a loan.. you cant get one if you have no money but if you had money you would not need one.. A credible agency won\'t take the band until they are consistently putting up numbers and showing growth.. but they need that agent to accomplish that task.. The MAIN reason I had any success with this band is because I LOVED the band and music and took it hugely personally. 100% of my focus was on their career. We .. I should say they need a young agent at a GOOD agency to fall in love with the music.
As far as promo grass roots and PR... that\'s been an uphill battle as long as I can remember. It is refreshing to hear a few people still wanting to help these guys but it\'s gonna take a lot more.
Touring is another story... Jordans back and I think they sound as good as ever... but lets face one fact.. if they cannot tour.. they cannot grow. Maybe by focusing on the North East they will grow the regional numbers that will command more $$$ and eventually lead to expansion... AGAIN.. It just seems like trying to re-invent the wheel.
