Band manager! Woohoo!

[megf]

Hello SMN!

It's been a while since I started a new thread... I've just entered new territory in live entertainment, and would love to tap the great resources here for any feedback.

Here's the scoop:

On Sunday night, I attended a friend's comedy show in the city. The format was fun, and they'd integrated several music and standup acts among the core sketches. One music act in particular was GREAT... so I approached the band afterward and asked if they had a manager.

They didn't.

Now they do - it's me!

It's too early to tell where this will lead, but I'm having a lot of fun getting things off the ground. All my SM skills are coming into play, as well as a host of skills I've appreciated in producers, CMs, GMs, designers, etc.

My questions for SMNetwork are these... I've agreed with the band on a few key goals for August - booking like mad and creating a demo. Marketing and social media are also on our radar. What else have you done as a band manager? How have you approached presenters to sell an act? For the presenter types out there - what do you look for in an act that makes you say "Oh yes, we'll bring them back again"?

Thank you - and I'll keep the group posted on any new developments!

Meg