I do not agree with those bands who complain there is nowhere to play. There are a countless number of clubs. What the problem is is that those clubs have their select favorite band and shun away anyone new or not within their "clique." My band (whose name I wish not to reveal at this point in time) has tried on several occasions to get booked into clubs only to be told that we don’t draw enough yet. Okay, so how will we ever draw enough if never given the opportunity to play? Or I’ve gotten the excuse that a certain club is booked by one specific agent and if that agent doesn’t like you, you’re screwed again. It’s a tight situation and the opportunity for some bands is slim to none. I think it’s a shame that so many bands have had to call it quits because no one will give them a chance. If you’re not "in" with the "clique," you might as well give up.

At one point of desperation, I called several "so called" booking agents. Sure, they made everything sound peachy keen and made me tons of promises of gigs. I have yet to hear from them. That was over a year ago. I am tired of being lied to and led in every possible direction but up.

I know my band is good. We do get gigs and we have a following. We want more and our fans want more. I don’t know where else to turn. By writing this letter, I am hoping to find some advice. Whether it be in your magazine or whatever, I am hoping to see some type of change. How are we to grow when we are so stifled? How can we break out of this dead end situation? Please spread the word to your writers and co-workers that we need to make a change and if I’m willing to work for it, then so should all musicians.