Author Topic: Question: What role will YOU play in grassroots promotion this year? (Read 9706 times)

skalnbyc · « **on:** April 19, 2005, 07:10:52 pm »

How do you plan on introducing the music and stage banter of your favorite band to new people?

Use this thread to discuss ways to give the music world more exposure to the breakfast or refer to succesful methods exploited by other bands.

What have you done in the past to spread the music?

Think the breakfast deserves a million fans? How do we get there?

Klout · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2005, 07:15:43 pm »

I plan to do nothing in hopes that no one will ever find out about the breakfast I can continue paying 5 dollars a show and going directly to the front of the stage forever.

freddiewaht · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2005, 07:22:51 pm »

lol
i will continue to do what ive always done.
pass out handbills
talk about them on mb
plus some other **** that needs to be done.

Gordo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:42:01 pm »

ive dished out cd\'s to everyone i know, will continue to do so, and no matter who i come across i preach about this band. ive also been relentless at times on PT boards and HSMF boards and some people took it well, others not. i just hope everyone ive gotten to listen will do the same to others they know, and so on, resulting in an exponential growth that will help them get into theaters by 06. oh yeah, and deuce should be passed out before Real Radio guys, i think it would help.

leith · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:27:14 am »

Same role I play every year. Pass out CD\'s blab abt The Breakfast until people tell me to shut up and then I put them on the stereo LOUD!! Pimp for a sweet spot @ Baja Bash and Freak when they actually come out West.

Klout · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:29:21 am »

honestly the best thing I will do for the breakfast this year is probly just talk everyones ear off about them....fans and non-fans alike

davepeck · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2005, 06:35:53 am »

Quote from: Gordo

oh yeah, and deuce should be passed out before Real Radio guys, i think it would help.

actually, neither should be passed out, unless you\'re actually buying up a bunch and passing them out..

Spacey · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2005, 12:26:09 pm »

bout time this area of the board is used!

We need to get the Breakfast name out there anyway possible. It is a lot of tedious footwork but it pays off. As a group we need to discuss possible ways of putting the Breakfast name into large groups of people. Outside of putting up show bills and passing out hand bills, the focus should be in city areas and culture spots.
I have a few headie shops that I frequent often and I am always leaving HGMN Catalogs there. Every opportunity I have I try to leave what ever Breakfast material I have there.
I would like to make a trek into NYC and give hand bills out for the 6/3 show. As a group I think we need to focus our energy where the payoff is the most, i.e. getting people to the late night tents at festivals and major cities outside of New England. Believe it or not, the Breakfast is hardly known outside of here!
As always, I will do as much as I can to get anyone to listen to this band but we most definately need to come up with a few solid ideas to get this band the attention they deserve.
Just my thoughts!

Spacey · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2005, 12:28:41 pm »

Here is a question:

What shows are the best shows to burn and hand out? We all have our favorites but what shows really highlight their ability to play music? Just thinking as I am going to begin ripping a hundred discs and passing them out over the next month or so.

Gordo · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2005, 12:45:30 pm »

Quote from: davepeck

Quote from: Gordo
oh yeah, and deuce should be passed out before Real Radio guys, i think it would help.

actually, neither should be passed out, unless you\'re actually buying up a bunch and passing them out..

definitely, i shouldve said Deuce should be pushed to buy before Real Radio.

derickw · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2005, 12:59:25 pm »

I\'ve been passing out the Call show to anyone with a hand out for new music, and trust me there are tons of people willing to take a free listen.

Spacey · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:01:33 pm »

Tha Call show is a good show to pass out. It definately shows their ability!

bdfreetuna · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:10:46 pm »

I\'ll just keep bringing friends along.

"What the f*ck it\'s only six bucks man, come see this band they\'re sick..."

works every time. After that they always want to know when the next show is coming up

Oh yeah, and acting like a total Breakfast fanboy on message boards. I may have introduced a few people that way too...

Spacey · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:13:43 pm »

word of mouth is the most inexpensive grassroots tool we have, keep it up!

What major cities do most people live by?

Any local hotspots that any of you have in your area where you might be able to promote the band?

Stephengencs · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2005, 01:18:11 pm »

I almost passed out at the Call show....