I\'d ask everyone to look at the jambands poll in any given month. I know it\'s a bullshit thing but it s something to think about. It really is a "snapshot" of the scene in general.
I think that you\'ll find many of the bands in the top 15-20 on many shows and festival billings.
Are there exceptions? yes.. bigger bands with already well established and large fanbases around the country.
I\'m talking about the Grace Potters, TLG, raq, umelt even lesser known acts like Boris Garcia etc...
I think the goal should be top 5 - 10 for Breakfast. Will is gaurantee bookings? NO
Will force feed the band on public and media and keep them "in yo face" and make promoters take another look? Undeniably yes!
just a thought.. do what you will with it.