> Band Booking * Note: We are now currently limiting weekday shows *
If you want to play Small's, here are few simple steps to follow:
Kindly email the booking person at smallsbooking. In your e-mail please include the following:
1. Your name and your bands name.
2. Your bands website and/or DIRECT link to MP3's.
3. Please include what other DETROIT venues you have played and bands
you have played with.
4. Touring bands: Send the dates you are looking for- This will greatly
help your plight in getting a date.
If you must send a CD, please mail your submission to:
Small's Bar - Attn: Booking
10339 Conant, Hamtramck MI 48212
Or feel free to drop it off at the bar between the hours of 8pm and 2am. Include all the information that is asked for above.
*ALL booking is done by EMAIL. Booking person may or may not be at the show.
> Attention Local Bands * Please Read Carefully *
You are responsible for bringing customers to the club on the night of your show. That means you must promote your band, and bring paying customers to the club to see you play. We give you the door money, but we must make a living off of bar sales.
If we give you a show and it is not well attended (rule of thumb – at least 5 customers per band
member), we will be less inclined to have you back. If you pack our club, we will love you! We should see you at our bar, supporting the scene and original music anyways!
If you see a night on our calendar you would fit on, let us know. If you have an idea for a full line up for your show, even better. If you are a local band that has not yet played Smalls, you will most likely get a Thursday night.
It is highly suggested you get out and network with other local bands that may fit on a show with you. We do our best to put together fitting nights but it is VERY helpful if you come to us with a bill in mind. We typically do 3 band nights and occasionally 4 band nights. Help us help you!
> Promotions 101
Playing a show isn't as simple as showing up and plugging in. We ask that ALL bands promote their shows as best as possible. After all, it's you on stage - why not have a full room in front of you? Here are some quick tips:
1. Make POSTERS and HANDBILLS to bring to the club at least a month before your show. We try to poster local record stores, but you should supplement that the best you can. Bring your handbills to shows you are attending, hand them out there and while you’re at it, flyer everywhere you can.
2. Tell everyone you know to come see you play. The more buzz, the better. Family, friends, etc., they're all potential fans. Don’t underestimate word of mouth promotions!
3. Contact the press. See our media list below.
After you have sent us an e-mail with everything we have asked for, please give us time to get to your request and material. Politely send us a reminder after 2 weeks. Please do not hound our staff with phone calls or emails. This will not increase your chances of playing here or make us review it any faster. If we feel your band is right for the venue, we will contact you.
> Touring Bands
Touring bands - Are you in need of accommodations?
La Casa Inn
One West 9 Mile Road
Hazel Park, MI 48030
> When You Are Playing Here
Load in is at 8pm on a normal night with a sound check to follow.
For all-ages shows, load in is at 5:30pm with a sound check to follow.
Middle bands do not soundcheck.
If you are running late, kindly give us a call (313.873.1117).
This is a premiere sound venue. We should have what you need including vocal mic's, stands and a great monitor mix.
* Agencies and bands please note : Under No circumstance will Smalls be liable for providing musicans backline of any sort except for PA and lights. If you need backline you will have to rent it yourself.
Small's Bar is 21 and up unless specified. Capacity is 300. Doors are always at 8pm unless specified. All shows are $6 unless otherwise noted on our calendar.
