HW:OPEN FORUM WITH DAVE 2

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----- Original Message -----
From: Ted Jackson jr. <tojackso at LIBRARY.SYR.EDU>
To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: HW:OPEN FORUM WITH DAVE 2


> On 14 Jun 00, at 20:26, Paul Mather wrote:
>
> > As a simple suggestion, over on the Gov't Mule mailing list, their
> > management will sometimes solicit requests on the e-mail list for one
> > or two volunteers in each area on a tour to put up flyposters in the
> > locality.  In return, the management gives said volunteers a free
> > ticket to the gig, as well as supplying all the publicity material in
> > advance.
> >
> > I've found that this grass roots involvement in the success of the
> > band seems to work very well.  (There appears to be no shortage of
> > volunteers.)  The bottom line is that I've never been to a badly
> > attended Gov't Mule show yet, which is great for all concerned!
> >
> Little Feat has an organized grassroots movement that receives input
> from the band.  The band usually invites them backstage etc. and
> interacts with the fans a lot.  Works well for all concerned...
>
> theo
>


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