TC's Speakeasy Band Booking Info

• All booking is done via email and/or press kits. Email to: info@tcsspeakeasy.com or send CD’s/press kits to: TC’s Speakeasy - Attn: Booking, 207 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Please include the following:

• Your band’s name and contact person’s name and phone number.

• The dates you are interested in (must be two months prior).

• A link to your band’s website and/or MP3s, if applicable.

• Any other local venues you have played and other bands you have played with.

• It is recommended that you come to us with a bill in mind.

• After you have sent all requested information, we will examine everything and decide if we would like to book your band. If TC’s is interested in your band, WE will contact YOU.

• If you are a band new to TC’s Speakeasy, you may be given an opening slot or showcase night to verify that you can produce a crowd.

• Show promotion:

• Artists are responsible for and required to promote their shows via mailing lists, fliers (in accordance with local and state laws and ordinances), etc.

• We send out a monthly schedule via email lists, our website, local papers/magazines, and other event listings.

• If you are headlining, feel free to send us a brief description and/or photo, and we will add it to our website.

• Bands are responsible for any additional press and/or promotion. Here are some local press contacts:

• Real Detroit Weekly : www.realdetroitweekly.com or 248.591.7325 ext.211

• Detroit Metro Times: www.metrotimes.com or 313.961.1117 or 313.961.4060 Contact: Listings Editor

• Ann Arbor Paper: www.annarborpaper.com or email info@annarborpaper.com or 734.213.5030

• Ann Arbor Current Magazine: www.ecurrent.com or 734.668.4044

• GO Detroit: email godetroit@comcast.net or 586.997.7013

• Detroit Free Press: www.freep.com • Ann Arbor Observer: 734.769.3175

• Eastern Echo (EMU campus news): email entertainment@easternecho.com or 734.487.0397

• Ann Arbor News Spotlight: 734.994.6989

• The Michigan Daily (UofM campus news): www.michigandaily.com

• Once you are scheduled:

• TC’s Speakeasy does NOT give guarantees. Bands will take full door money, less $75 for sound expenses, unless otherwise negotiated.

• TC’s is an 18 and up establishment. Cover starts at 9pm. All cover is between $5 and $10 unless specified otherwise.

• Load-in is at 8pm. Please call the bar if you are running late (734.483.4470). Sound check is at 9pm.

• Park vehicles in the Washington Street lot after load-in.

• Respect for staff, management, and property is expected.

• If you need hotel accommodations, here are some local hotels/motels:

• Marriott Hotel - 1275 S. Huron, Ypsilanti - 734.487.2000 - 3 Stars

• Comfort Inn - 2455 Carpenter, Ann Arbor - 734.973.6100 - 2 Stars

• Days Inn - 2380 Carpenter, Ann Arbor - 734.971.0700 - 2 Stars

• Harmony House Motel - 615 E. Michigan, Ypsilanti - 734.485.4200 - 1 Star