Local Rockabilly band needs help

Hey Guys,
My name is Vinny and am the leader of a Rockabilly band named "Mac's no. 13". We have been playing freinds partys for about a year now and are in a bit of a jam. We live in Souderton Pennsylvania in the US. It's about 40 min. north of Philly. Somehow we are stuck in what seems to be "Metalhead USA". As you can guess this limits the places that we can play. The second contributing factor that has lost us many a gig is our band members, apart from myself are 17 years old. Now here's the part where you think to yourself "hmm...they are only 17, how good can they be?" Now i cant really convince you of our playing, but as a sixteen year old i played onstage with the band Deep Purple, not really rockabilly, but not exactly childs play either. Anyway back to our problem, we need venues to play at, but bars will not let you in untill you are 18, and all of the local venues are metal venues, and finally the outdoor ampetheatres are for use by government sponsored events, which they will not allow any bands. We have played local car shows, because that is all we can get apart from parties. We play for free, we really just play for the love of the music, but we want to get our original stuff out to the world. And thats the last thing people want at car shows. If anyone can help in anyway, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Vinny

Did you try the Comet?

Ive been there myself, and talked to people, but we cant afford an upright bass, which is nessesary to play the comet.

Hey Vinny, Maybe we can get you into the Comet to do a set during another band's show. Know what I mean? Like play 40 minutes during a Dibbs Preston & the Detonators show? Would you be into doing something like that? Let me know.

-Tommy
(Blue Comet Minister of Information)

Tommy,
I've seen you around at the Comet and the Keswick. We would be more than happy to play during a set. We could play for as long or short as you wan't. It would be an amazing opportunity.

Thanks,
Vince

Hey Vince,
No problem. Let me see what I can do about having you guys play a set during the April 13th Detonators' show. PM me and we'll take it from there.
Cheers,
Tommy

And this is just an example of why the world of rockabilly can't be beat. Good guys helping each other out.

Best wishes on the pending gig!
hrg

If your interested in driving out to western PA sometime, drop us a line at: themarauderspa@yahoo.com

There's always all-ages shows going on in our area. Also, once all of you turn 18 we might be able to set something up in a bar

All the best!

Hot Rod Girl wrote:

And this is just an example of why the world of rockabilly can't be beat. Good guys helping each other out.

That's what YOU think!! Have Tommy do ONE "favor" for you, and you'll owe him FOREVER!!!

Budgie wrote:

Hot Rod Girl wrote:

And this is just an example of why the world of rockabilly can't be beat. Good guys helping each other out.

That's what YOU think!! Have Tommy do ONE "favor" for you, and you'll owe him FOREVER!!!

*kisses rings* anything he needs....lol

So Vinny.....did you guys have fun? We had a blast and it was great seeing guys under the age of 20 playing REAL music. You guys should be proud of yourselves, I know that we were.
All the best,
Tommy

TommyM wrote:

So Vinny.....did you guys have fun? We had a blast and it was great seeing guys under the age of 20 playing REAL music. You guys should be proud of yourselves, I know that we were.
All the best,
Tommy

Darnit...sorry I missed it!

Thanks alot Tommy, I know all the guys had a blast, not to mention the fans. All of us want to thank you again for the amazing opportunity.

-Vinny

Nice story, Rock on boys.

What a cool opportunity, fellas! Congrats! I really like the fact that y'all look like a bunch of regular guys havin' a ball, not overly concerned with wearing "1956 Underwear." It gives me hope that my daughters could date someone (years and years from now!) who could look like one of the Jonas Brothers but still have decent taste in music!

Wishing you all the best on your future,

No-rockabilly-snobs-here-a-billy

That's awesome man. There's a wealth of young rockabilly bands that go untapped, its good to see some of you getting some exposure.

That is really awesome! I always love to hear about young kids playing REAL music! Keep it up!

PS I like the cat picture on your logo too!

That is so totally freaking cool. I'm all heartwarmed.

That is brilliant!!!! for you (the Cats were not much older than you when they started)
I wish you all the best for the future and success in all that you do.
Carbon Cat UK

Actually I want to thank Tommy again. Because of the show at the Comet we got another show. Apparently at the show a rep for Philly Soul was there and now we are playing on April 28th at the Philly Soul vs. Dallas game. None of this would have happened if Tommy had not taken a chance on us. Thanks Tommy.

-Vinny

Vinny wrote:

Actually I want to thank Tommy again. Because of the show at the Comet we got another show. Apparently at the show a rep for Philly Soul was there and now we are playing on April 28th at the Philly Soul vs. Dallas game. None of this would have happened if Tommy had not taken a chance on us. Thanks Tommy.

-Vinny

Now THAT'S cool!!!

John Budge Jovi

Wow very cool! Wonder if the game will be aired on T.V.?

Vinny wrote:

Because of the show at the Comet we got another show. Apparently at the show a rep for Philly Soul was there and now we are playing on April 28th at the Philly Soul vs. Dallas game. None of this would have happened if Tommy had not taken a chance on us. Thanks Tommy.

-Vinny

Hey Vinny,
Congrats man. Good for you guys. It's only the beginning, tighten those seatbelts. Give my best to your parents and the band.

Cheers,
Tommy

Very cool from both Tomcat & the band.

Nice to see people helping each other out just because it was the right thing to do. Its really touching. Best of luck guys.