Booking

It's all online!

If you must use snail mail, send a CD of your music and press kit to:
Broad Street Cafe Booking Agent
1116 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27705

But, really, we'd rather you use this form instead.

• We get a LOT of booking requests, so please be patient and keep in mind that we normally book months in advance.
  
  
• Be sure that you have read, understand, and agree to the "BSC Performance Information" BEFORE you submit the form.
  
  
• If you have already used this form, and it has been at least a month you can submit another online form.
  
  
• If you have already played at the BSC, and would like to book another show, you must fill out this form again.

DO NOT POST FLYERS ON PUBLIC POLES, BENCHES, etc. in Durham because there is a city ordinance against it and we as the venue get the fine. It is a $500 fine and you will be responsible for payment.

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BSC Performance Information

Who We Are:

The Broad Street Café is a non-smoking, all-ages restaurant and music venue. We offer wonderful wood-fired pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches and specials - all with a creative twist. We have a full-service bar with 10 NC beers on tap, more than 30 bottled beers, nice wines, mixed drinks, and high quality coffee. The Broad Street Cafe has live music five nights a week, with a diversity of styles. We have a large stage that musicians love, an excellent sound system and trained sound experts ...and we don’t charge cover prices, except for special events.

Our Website (for directions, menu, schedule, etc):  www.TheBroadStreetCafe.com
Full Schedule:  www.thebroadstreetcafe.com/events.html

When requesting dates, please bear in mind our regular schedule:

Monday - no music (we are closed Monday nights)
Tuesday - no music (reserved for special events)
Wednesday - alternating Open Mic/Blues Jam (no alternate bookings, so please don't ask)
Thursday - 8:30pm Dinner Crowd Show/10pm Full Band
Friday - 8:30pm Dinner Crowd Show/10pm Full Band
Saturday - 8:30pm Dinner Crowd Show/10pm Full Band
Sunday - 7:30pm Jazz Series (please, jazz requests only)

LOAD IN AND SOUND CHECK (Thursday through Saturday):

The stage has a section for equipment storage located immediately to your left as you enter the Broad Street (front) door; please do not put equipment in the dining area, against walls, etc. We need all available space for seating and dining guests.

• 8:30pm/Early Show - Load-in 7:30 to 8:15, start time 8:30 PM (unless otherwise agreed upon)
  8:30pm performers should be prepared to play for a solid hour and be finished with their set at 9:30pm.
  
  
• 10pm/Late Show - Load-in either before 8pm (not to interfere with the 8:30pm performer's load-in/sound check) or between 9:30-9:45, start time 10:00 PM (unless otherwise agreed upon)
  On Friday and Saturday, 10pm bands are expected to play until at least midnight.
  
  
• 7:30pm Sunday Show - Load-in 6:00 to 7:15, start time 7:30 PM (unless otherwise agreed upon)
  Performers should be prepared to play until at least 9:30pm.
  

**NOTE: Any acts scheduled for our pre-10pm shows should understand that they will be performing during our nightly dinner service and that the music performed should be a comfortable volume for patrons.  We want people to know they can come before 10pm for a meal without having to shout over dinner. NO DRUM KITS DURING 8:30PM SHOWS.

A sound person is present for every show. THEY ARE IN CHARGE. They know the sound equipment and they know the room and they know how to make you sound your best. Please listen to them and help them to help you.

PAYMENT FOR BANDS:

The bartender-on-duty will be your payout contact.

All performances will receive:

• Food/Beverages
  All bands members (NOT friends/family/guests) will be provided:
  - 50% off any single dinner entree
  - 50% off beverages
  
  For your meals/beverages, be sure to let either your wait staff (if you are sitting at a table) or your bartender (if you are sitting at the bar) know that you are with the band and provide them with the names of the band members. Please secure a credit card for your tab with either your wait staff (if you are sitting at a table) or with the bartender (if you are sitting at the bar). Band/band members will be rung up on a separate tab from any family or friends that they might be sitting with. Remember, the Cafe staff is working hard and deserves your tips.
  
  
• Tip Jar
  

Additional payout info:

8:30PM Shows:

• 5% of Sales (from time you start until you finish)
  

The % deal is dependent on past performance at the Cafe. If this is your first show at the Cafe or if you are new and unproven (with regards to being a good fit w/ the Cafe and drawing a crowd) then you'll probably just be working for tip jar until you have a track record.

10PM (and later) Shows:

• 10% of Sales (from time you start until you finish)
  
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• Cover Charge - occasionally, we do cover charges in which case you will get the entire cover charge (but no % of sales). The Cafe will provide a door person. On cover charge shows, $100 will be taken out of the door to cover sound staff and door management.
  

The % deal is dependent on past performance at the Cafe. If this is your first show at the Cafe or if you are new and unproven (with regards to being a good fit w/ the Cafe and drawing a crowd) then you'll probably just be working for tip jar until you have a track record.

7:30PM Sunday Jazz Shows:

• 10% of Sales (from time you start until you finish

PASSING THE TIP JAR: A proven way to, sometimes dramatically, increase your payout. Please take the time to introduce yourself to the audience and mention the tip jar. If you can, get one of your friends or bring someone to pass the tip jar.

SELLING MERCH: If you have merch to sell, we encourage you to do so.

Note:  The above terms are subject to change based on agreements made between artist/s and management.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU:

1.  PROMOTIONS & PUBLICITY.  Please promote the event, our menu and bar, and bring as many fans as you can. The reality of the situation is the more folks you bring... the better we do... the better you do. You may be the greatest thing since sliced bread, but if you don't draw a crowd we can't continue to book you.

• You MUST provide BSC with at least six flyers (eight would be better) at least two weeks before the date of the show. Do not email us your flyer and expect us to print it for you. You can either drop the flyers at the Cafe or mail them via USPS - - - just make sure to put to ATTN: BOOKING on whatever you leave/mail.
  
  
• DO NOT POST FLYERS ON PUBLIC POLES, BENCHES, etc. in Durham because there is a city ordinance against it and we as the venue get the fine. It is a $500 fine and you will be responsible for payment.
  
  
• We spend a lot of time, energy, and money advertising your show. Please spend the time and energy to promote your show to help assure that you bring a good crowd. Remember, if we make money, you make money.
  
  
• Please take a minute to "friend" us (or become a "fan") at our other sites (cross-promotion helps!). Encourage all members of your band to do the same as well as your fan base. We'll do the same for you.
  
  

  Facebook

  Twitter

  ReverbNation

  foursquare

  MySpace

  
  
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• We no longer use MySpace calendar. We are leveraging the ReverbNation calendar on our MySpace page. We highly recommend you post all of your BSC shows on ReverbNation. If you do not already have a ReverbNation account, get one... it's free and it's a great promotional tool. ReverbNation can be found here: http://www.reverbnation.com
  
  
• Here is a list of MEDIA CONTACTS that you can, and should, use to help promote your show:

2.  Please TIP your wait/bar staff if they serve you and your friends/family!

SOUND EQUIPMENT WE OFFER:

• We supply a full PA w/ mixer, monitors, 8 mics, an assortment of XLR cables, 8+ microphone stands, 4 DI boxes, and a couple of guitar stands. We also have an 88 weighted-key Kurzweil PC88 keyboard (w/stand and pedal) you are welcome to use (please let us know in advance). Our stage is equipped with lights. Obviously, if you have a special mic or other specialized gear that you need for your show... bring it and we'll do our best to accomodate you.

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Promotion/Booking Questions?
jh@thebroadstreetcafe.com

Website Questions?
webmaster@thebroadstreetcafe.com

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1116 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705
919.416.9707