sarahsaturday

ah! you need to come to tennessee! i would so get you a HUGEE crowed to come to rocketown in nashvegas! if you ever come to tennessee i'll help with EVERYTHING! hahah think about it ;) lol jkjk

awww you should come to denver :)

Hey I'm Martha, I'm 15 and I play in a symphony called the Young Artists Symphony in San Diego California. My conductor always tells us to work hard and work together and it will pay off in the long run. Basically success doesn't come from sitting around all day doing nothing, it comes from working hard, and not giving up even if people tell you that you suck when you start out. I am really interested in the music industry and I eventually want to work at a radio station or be a producer. Most people tell me that I will never get those jobs and it is a waste of time. I want to network as much as I can and I have started by doing job shadows of people at radio stations (because I'm not old enough to intern). This would be a good way to network and plus I love shows. I am very friendly and good at talking to people or selling stuff. So I could definitely help with merch. I know a bunch about instruments and stuff because I'm in an orchestra (clarinet..lol.nerdy!) and I play guitar. I am also interested in photography and I have a super nice Nikon D80 so I could get you good pictures. I live in San Diego so I could obviously help you with getting directions, food...etc. because I know where everything is. I would want the March 27th date in San Diego...and it says you haven't booked it yet..but if you are looking for a venue..consider Epicentre....its nice and small. (idk if thats what you want.) they have alot of small-ish bands play there. (well and also some big ones..but alot of indie bands)
So anyways.
I hope you consider me, I'm not the best writer but if you don't like anything else I said, at least I'll be fun.
and of course san diego is amazing and you wont be bored here. :]
thanks. and i hope your tour goes well...

March 19th, Seattle show:
My name is Katarina, but I go by Kat and I'm 16.
I have friends who play in local bands (Bravura, Ken Parker), and I love to go and support local shows. I enjoy making tee designs through music influences (among other influences), and taking photos of the stage (although my camera is considered a point n' shoot). I could help you sell merch though, and I have skills with designing posters, I could also get people to show up most likely and there are tons of good photographers I know who could get you shots if you need them. (They have fancy cameras). So I know people, and I believe that knowing people is half the battle.

I know some amazing places to eat depending on where you're playing in Seattle, and it's an over-all interesting city. I'm an extremely nice girl once you know me, and can be super fun. I enjoy shows, and honestly want to just design shirts, posters, and art for the rest of my years. I've been drawing and sketching since I was five, editing and using Adobe programs (illustrator-one year, photoshop-five years), and I enjoy making shirts immensely. So, it would go hand in hand with selling merch, and would help me understand the marketing/business part of it.
One venue that's rather cool and near everything would be the Showbox Sodo and the Showbox. It's right off Pike and we wouldn't be too far from anything. If you wanted to see the center we could walk up to Westlake, take the monorail, and it gets us right there. Although everything is closed in the winter/early spring so there's not much.
I don't have a job or a car, but in Seattle you can walk anywhere and it's perfectly fine. Or there's taxi's and buses. But I could also probably bum a ride from someone if need be.
So, please let me know :)
Thank you!

Show: March 11, Santa Barbara (or March 10, North Hollywood but SB is preferred)
Name: Rosalie
Age: 17

The BIGGEST reason why I am drawn to the opportunity of experiencing tour life of an unsigned, DIY/EIY band for a day is because I am currently manager of an unsigned DIY/EIY band in the Ventura County area. It's a brand new experience I'm tackling, and I'm learning while I go. The guys have expressed interest in going on a DIY tour this summer and if I got to tag along with you for a day, I could take what I learn from the experience and apply it to help out the band. I really want to get a feel for what DIY touring is like and the best way to go about possible situations involved with DIY touring. In addition, I'm an aspiring music journalist. I'm trying to get any and all experience in the industry possible, which will help my writing immensely down the road.

SB and NoHo aren't really my stomping grounds, so I wouldn't be able to help much as far as knowing the area. BUT I'm willing to help with anything that is within my capabilities. I could definitely help with selling merch (in fact I've always wanted to experience it), I have some Photoshop skills, and I'd be more than happy to blog about the entire experience afterward. On top of that, if you just need someone to chill with, I can be good company. Or if you need entertainment, I can sing for you. Hahahaha.

Thank you very much!
=]

Im down for march 17th/march 18th
I am interested in experiencing tour life of an unsigned EIY band for a day because my passion is for music and the music industry and touring. I would be able to take photos whether it be a point and shoot or my DSLR , I can also help sell merch , set up, and show you some awesome places to get food. I think that this would be very beneficial for me because I want to work in the music industry and every chance I get I take. I think it would be awesome to do this, plus I love to help. I love to help my friends with booths at music festivals and always find myself jumping right in when they let me. Its something I actually enjoy doing, and I am always down for some hard work to gain some experience. During the summer Ive been working with a non profit going out and setting up, selling merch, and passing out info/ free stuff. This is an ongoing thing and I really think getting to help you during your tour would be a great learning experience. I also really really love to take pictures so that would be awesome too! I want it! Let me help you! Thanks for the opportunity!

=]

Fresno march 12th I don't normally enter contests because it's not my thing but I find it really inspiring that you're doing this sort of no guts no glory type of contest :) Being 24 I have done my fair share of touring as a photographer and personal assistant but not with a DIY band and would love to see the ins and outs of your day and help out in anyway possible. I am a photographer and I also have some merch experience so I can help with that if needed. I am a firm believer in the DIY / EIY philosophy. If not for that, where would some of the great artists out there be? There's always room to learn more and I think this is an opportunity to grow a little more in the world I love. I know this isn't as lengthy as the fellow Buzznetters above (big props you guys are amazing! I wish I was doing that stuff so young!) but I feel it puts out clearly what I wanted to say.

Oh! and if you do choose me for Fresno, there's an AH-may-ZING Tea place I can show if you're into delicious tea.

Xoxo
Iris

punkrockashton said:

ah! you need to come to tennessee! i would so get you a HUGEE crowed to come to rocketown in nashvegas! if you ever come to tennessee i'll help with EVERYTHING! hahah think about it ;) lol jkjk

I'm planning on doing an east coast tour later this year! :)

lawlzxishobel said:

awww you should come to denver :)

I am planning on doing a midwest tour later this year! :)

Hey Sarah, where are you playing in Sacramento? I could hit that up :)

brookeagainstcity said:

Hey Sarah, where are you playing in Sacramento? I could hit that up :)

CLICK HERE to see the full list of shows/appearances and details. I think Sacramento is Howe's Park (all ages). :)

Mar 17 2009 I will help you with anything you need. I've done merch for local bands, and done photos for a website I used to run. I believe that if you want something bad enough, you have to fight hard for it and work your ass off. I learn by doing, and I want to learn anything you can teach me about touring/music. I'm currently working on a non profit music for animals project, and want to apply what I learn from this experience, into booking my own tours. I can help Mar 18 too if you'd like ;] Either way, I'll be there. Thanks, Niki.

HEY SARAH YOU SHOULD JUST TAKE ME THE WHOLE TIME BECAUSE I HAVE AN ACCURATE MAP OF THE WORLD IN MY BRAIN AND I'M GOOD WITH NUMBERS. AND STUFF.

This is exciting! Good look everyone!

Hi Sarah, I'm Sarah. Ironic, right?
I'm 18 and interested in helping you out with the Stockton, CA show.

I've grown up on the streets of Stockton, so I know I could get you anywhere you needed to be there easily. I've worked merch before for various organizations (Keep A Breast, Music Saves Lives, etc.) on Warped Tour, set up for local bands and worked their shows, I've photographed, and I think I could benefit you and myself by working this. My entire life I've been raised by my dad to "rise above" the normal society and take matters into your hands. That if you want anything, you have to seek the help you need and make it happen yourself. You can't expect it to come to you. My goal in life is to be completely submerged into the music scene and work with or around music for the rest of my life. I can't afford college, so I'm taking the other route and instead networking myself into the local music scene to get the job I desire. I think that through helping you out behind the scenes with your DIY/EIY band could give me more insight and experience to use in my future endeavors. I know that it takes work ethic and dedication to get what you'd like in life, and I think that helping you is just one more step in the right direction!

Thank you for giving this chance out!

-Sarah ;D

xxrccola said:

Show: March 11, Santa Barbara (or March 10, North Hollywood but SB is preferred)
Name: Rosalie
Age: 17

I messaged you... Go read it! :)