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Booking a decent gig in LA = Discouraging
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Hello Friends,My current project The Knuckles released an album in November, we have been around for years but this project is new and we are new to SoCal (orig from NorCal).It has been a nightmare…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by The Knuckles Apr 19, 2010.

 

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Rodney Newman and long time friend and musical counterpart Garrett Deloian have recently launched a new project called The Knuckles. The band released their debut self-titled album in November of 2009. They have recently brought in new members: Patrick Taylor (Bass) and Glen Oyabe (guitar) and have begun playing shows in support of their album.

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The Knuckles replied to Patrick Dunn's discussion 'New Open Mic in Santa Monica Starts Tonight' in the group Los Angeles and beyond Chapter
Sounds very cool Patrick. I cannot come tonight but keep us posted about future events. The building sounds amazing... love playing in old soulful places.   Best, Rodney www.theknucklesmusic.com
Feb 3, 2011
The Knuckles commented on Kimberely Grant's group 'Los Angeles and beyond Chapter'
THE KNUCKLES *Shows* Applejack's Inn, La Honda, CA - Friday Aug 20 - 9 PM The Barn at McFarm, Pescadero, CA - Saturday Aug 21 - 8 PM (MUST RSVP!) The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA - Sunday Aug 22 - 7 PM Hope to see you all there!
Aug 17, 2010
The Knuckles commented on Kimberely Grant's group 'Los Angeles and beyond Chapter'
We received a very cool write-up on The Days of Lore, a cool music blog based in Portland. Check it out. http://thedaysoflore.com/a-tasty-knuckles-sandwich/ We have some very cool events coming up, we hope to see you there. Thanks for all your…
Jul 17, 2010
The Knuckles commented on Kimberely Grant's group 'Los Angeles and beyond Chapter'
Barn Concerts @ McFarm, Pescadero CA - August 21, 2010 The Knuckles, Eulogies, Walking Spanish, David Luning... camping, art festival, tons of music, food and good times in beautiful Pescadero CA
Jul 13, 2010

The Knuckles at Hotel Cafe at Hotel Cafe

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August 22, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9pm
The Knuckles will play an early set at the Hotel Cafe in LA. There will be a giveaway to the first 15 fans that show up. It is going to be a great night of music.
Event posted by The Knuckles Jul 10, 2010
The Knuckles commented on Craig Young's video
Beautiful song... Thank you Craig for sharing, really dig their sound, fantastic.
Jun 16, 2010

The Knuckles Road Diary - May 2010

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Some fun moments and live footage from May shows and our recent trip to San Diego. www.theknucklesmusic.com
Video posted by The Knuckles Jun 10, 2010
The Knuckles commented on Kimberely Grant's group 'Los Angeles and beyond Chapter'
The Knuckles play TONIGHT in Santa Monica. We will be on stage at 8:00 p.m. Dakota Lounge 1026 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121455601200409&ref=mf http://www.dakotalounge.com/ It would be GREAT to see…
May 26, 2010
The Knuckles commented on Kimberely Grant's group 'Los Angeles and beyond Chapter'
Hello Friends, Wanted to let you all know... The Knuckles are playing some SoCal shows and we'd love to see you there! THIS FRIDAY - May 21st, 2010 Winston's (http://www.winstonsob.com/) 1921 Bacon Street San Diego, CA 92107 (619)…
May 19, 2010

Los Angeles and beyond Chapter

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A Los Angeles area roots music forum to keep abreast of what's happening musically in our city and beyond!
The Knuckles joined Kimberely Grant's group May 5, 2010
Events posted by The Knuckles Apr 30, 2010
The Knuckles replied to The Knuckles's discussion 'Booking a decent gig in LA = Discouraging'
Thanks Craig and Kyla. Love the video... exactly. I have been making efforts to team up with some like minded/sounding acts. It too is a challenging undertaking in this town but I do believe it is a good method to help get into venues so I will…
Apr 19, 2010
Kyla Fairchild replied to The Knuckles's discussion 'Booking a decent gig in LA = Discouraging'
Does this sound about right? Seriously though, Craig's ideas are great. You'll have a better chance of getting a gig if you can present the booking agent a bill with good draw potential and a plan for how you will promote and market the…
Apr 17, 2010
Craig Young replied to The Knuckles's discussion 'Booking a decent gig in LA = Discouraging'
Just an idea... Get together with two or three other roots oriented bands and sell yourselves as a packeage to an interested venue owner. Preferably a venue that features roots/Americana music to like minded audiences. The idead for this is to: 1.…
Apr 16, 2010

Booking a decent gig in LA = Discouraging

Hello Friends,My current project The Knuckles released an album in November, we have been around for years but this project is new and we are new to SoCal (orig from NorCal).It has been a nightmare breaking into any sort of decent venue in LA, the agents are unresponsive and opportunities are almost non-existent because they are reserved for the "elite", whom often are not sounding that good and even more often are not drawing a crowd. It is mind boggling.The Album is getting a great response,…See More
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At 3:17pm on June 9, 2010, kelly pardekooperkelly pardekooper said…
Howdy and thanks for finding me here...I'm pretty new to LA too.
At 6:57pm on May 5, 2010, Rachael HarrymanRachael Harryman said…
thanks for friend-ing! sounds great here! lemme know when you book those gigs, "decent" or no. (i feel you on that one, as a gal from Kentucky, where people just enjoy good music.) hey, i posted a newer demo -- f you get a chance to give it a listen, lemme know what you think. be well! ~rachael harryman
At 11:56am on May 5, 2010, 50 Cent Haircut50 Cent Haircut said…
Hey Knuckles! Thanks for reaching out friends...

Salute,

J
At 9:11am on April 20, 2010, No DepressionNo Depression said…
Hi there and welcome to the No Depression community! We hope you're finding everything okay. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback (here are some FAQs in case anything's confusing). Thanks for joining. Cheers!
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