I think that's one very good reason that artists from outside the US don't
play in the US
but what about the American artists who don't play in the US?
or play here so very little
or move away because they don't get the gigs
I have a friend who moved to the UK recently because he was getting more
gigs there and through Europe
what is (or isn't) going on here?
obviously there isn't an audience - but why?
this is very frustrating for me because I'm currently trying to help some
local promoters
who I feel really have their sh*t together. They are professional. They
know what they want.
They've hired a well known artist to come and perform
I'm trying to convince a local radio DJ who plays techno music on his
program
that an interview with this artist would be a good thing
he told me he's not sure people will want to listen to someone "talk"
in addition, he has heard very little of this person's music
(I told him I would give him music to hear ahead of time - he doesn't seem
interested)
He doesn't have to do a thing - just be there, sign on, sign off
we have the music, we'll do the interview, etc
he can help promote good music and possibly introduce a well known
(legendary?) but little heard
artist to an audience who is open and wanting to hear this music
so - wtf??? why is there no support for the music?
something is wrong with the American electronic dance "scene" when a DJ
doesn't want this on his radio program
MEK
Dave Clarke says it too.
It's really tough getting into the US now even for a holiday.
They are not just suss on potential terrorists but foreign media, DJs,
producers, even with visas.
They're introducing fingerprinting for *all* tourists come Sept even from
so
called friendly nations.
I understand that they have to look after their citizens and it's fair they
test everyone and avoid obvious racial profiling (though I'm sure that is
still happening) but some people just feel uncomfortable with the process.
I
have heard a lot of international DJs say the current climate in the US is
offputting.
Personally I put up with it as Australia is almost as tough, anyway, but a
lot of Europeans are used to relatively free travel so they probably object
more. It's a theory.
