Eddy Metal's Blog

Band Cancellations…something must be done!

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:28:34 +0000

I have been promoting original bands since 1995. And lately it seems like the bands of today are unreliable in the worst way. Many times have I gotten a call or email a few days before the show only to find out that a band canceled for no good reason.
To me, the only reason you should cancel a show is if you have a death in the family, have a broken limb or were in a bad accident. Everything else is do-able.

And I tell you folks, I am damn sick of it.
You would not believe the excuses I hear.

Anything from “I have to work” to double booking to imaginary illnesses.
What ever happened to the show must go on???
Those days are long gone it seems, for the slightest thing will cause a band to cancel nowadays. A stubbed toe, a flat tire, a cool tv show that’s coming on, whatever.
“I have to work?” Um… these shows I promote have been confirmed for over a month and a half, so why would you be scheduled to work??? It’s bullsh*t!!!!
After dealing with this crap way too much lately, I realize that something must be done.
Contracts must be drawn up or something like that.
Because I’m not going to promote a band and give them great exposure only to be dissed at the last second for a BS reason that should not even be a factor.
I have been patient and have tried to be understanding, but I am no fool and wont be lied to or treated in this manner. Stay tuned for more on this.
I’m going to put on my thinking cap and try to figure this out to where bands have to keep their word.

Upcoming Concert Preview!!!

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:18:28 +0000

Shows I advise you to attend are; Egyptian themed death metalist’s Nile at Headliners on Feb 13, Threat signal at PHT on March 4, Female thrashers Kittie on March 11 at PHT, 80’s rockers ( and a very good band, do not miss this if you love 80’s rock! ) Bang Tango on March 12 at PHT, oldschool punk thrashers Dirty Rotten Imbeciles on March 25 at PHT, mega- thrashers Overkill at Headliners on April 29 & German power metal band Primal Fear on May 28 at PHT.

Support these national shows peeps!!!!

Slayer/Megadeth NOT making up louevil date:

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:05:09 +0000

I just heard that the Slayer/Megadeth/Testament tour is not going to be coming through our town - at all! The February 2 date was canceled due to Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya having back surgery. I figured we would have a make up showdate for sure once Tom healed, but we ended up getting screwed in the kiester.
Supposedly the venue is not available in the time frame when the tour could have made up the date. But I live right by Broadbent Arena and I don’t buy this story.
For one, Broadbent Arena is always available from what I can tell. I rarely hear of events going on there. Secondly, The tour canceled in other cities as well as Louisville.
The bummer of this is that we get screwed out of one of the biggest metal shows this town has seen in years. And to me and a bunch of other loyal Slayer/Megadeth fans, that fargin sucks!

Keep Talking About Me, You Are Making Me Famous!!!

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:38:53 +0000

Man, does this city have a lot of Douchebags in it~!!!

Geez. I have encountered some unsavory types as of late….from weasely underhanded DJ’s, to delusional arrogant bands who think their poo dont stink (when in reality they havent done sh*t), to inconsiderate musicians, to backstabbing promoters, to anonymous chumps who talk crap about you from the safety of far away ( of course).
Sometimes I wonder why I even give a crap about helping the scene when half of these people in the scene are downright Dildo’s with feet!
I can totally understand that anyone who does something extraordinary is subject to criticism & being put down by those who are jealous or just plain A-holes.
But the chicken sh*t tactics used by those who would hate… are as cowardly as it can get. This place must be the birthplace of the ever elusive ohio valley pu**y.

Alas, it’s the good friendly anti-drama type people, fans and bands alike, promoters, venues & the decent music we keep putting out that keeps me going after all these years serving the louevil rock/metal scene.
I guess I’ll just quote the old saying “Any exposure is good exposure!!!!”

Love me, Hate me , Just dont ignore me…

DEADLINE for Showdates, Band Info & Stuff (Dont miss out!!!)

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:33:32 +0000

DON’T MISS OUT ON FREE EXPOSURE FROM LOUISVILLE MUSIC NEWS!!!

Deadline for the newspaper each month is around the 19th of each month, for the following months Isuue. But sending your stuff a little earlier is better.
Don’t wait till the last minute!

Send all band info, showdates, or whatever news you got to:

Eddymetal1@aol.com

My phone number is 502-367-2080.

Louisville Rock Pix!!! Send in pictures, we will print them!

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:54:15 +0000

I created Louisville Rock Pix so you people can send in pictures of your favorite local or national bands in action!!!
If the pictures look good, we just might print your work!!!

Important

1. Be sure to send a good clear not too dark photo.

2. Be sure you say what band, persons name/names in photo, when, where they played & last but not least we will need your name so we can give you full credit!!! How’s that???

3. Send pictures to Editor@louisvillemusicnews.net

Let’s see your photography skills LouEVIL!!!!!!
I didn’t make this up for nothing!!!!

Musician of the Month Feature…

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:46:22 +0000

Every month I get the distinct pleasure of chosing a great musician to feature in Louisville Music News. I created this so you people could get to know the musicians of the LouEVIL music scene a bit better:)

It gets pretty damn funny sometimes because I ask some fun and messed up questions!
So check out my Louisville Rock Close-Up Feature!!!!

Eddy

Eddy Metal’s Original Rock Showcase Series @ Phoenix Hill Tavern

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:35:09 +0000

ATTENTION:
93.1 the FOX are now official sponsors of The Original Rock Showcase Series~!!!
I would like to welcome them into the fold!!!

The History of THE ORIGINAL ROCK SHOWCASE SERIES:
I started putting on original rock shows at the Phoenix Hill in January of 2000.
Since then I have booked pretty much all of the hottest bands in the region, giving a lot of them their start and helping them gain a following.
The list of bands I’ve booked over the years is amazing, and would be almost impossible to produce. Before the Phoenix Hill, I booked numerous kickass metal shows at the legendary Toy Tiger for about 5 years. The shows eventually evolved into “The Unsigned Xtreme Series?” That might ring a bell:) The conecert series was quite popular around here!!!
MY ORIGINAL ROCK SHOWCASE: is the first friday of every month at the Phoenix Hill Tavern.
There are usually 5 or 6 bands playing that night and it’s ONLY $5 to get in the door. And if you get there before 9pm, it’s FREE!!!
I book some damn good bands , so get there early, because the first bands don’t suck~!!!
The music usually starts at 8 or 9 P.M.

NEXT SHOWS:

Friday August 7
Some Kind Of Saint, 13th Level, Tornacade, Poetry Of The Dead, Silent From The Struggle & Strip Mind. 8pm. Free B4 9pm!!!

* My shows are non-profit.
All the money made, AND the Sponsors money ( Uncle Samms Jamms music store & Jolly Roger Tattoos ) goes into radio advertisement for the bands & their music. Which equals a shitload of primetime radio exposure on 93.1 the FOX that no other “showcase” in town can match! And that is a fact.
I also provide a 1/4 page ad in Louisville Music News! So you see how a band would benefit from such exposure? If you don’t then you are F’in retarded.
The way I see it : is that original bands hardly make money regardless of any venue in town, so why not trade in that pitiful amount for something you can enjoy ( having your band, friends, and family hearing your commercial & sometimes music on the radio ads ) and something that will help your band in the long run? It’s a no brainer, but a few haters have accused me of cheating bands ( even though I’ve always provided proof of where the money goes ), so thats why I have laid it out for all to see right here.

If you don’t like my policy, it’s VERY simple, don’t f**king play~! There is never a shortage of bands wanting to play and receive the excellent exposure that these shows provide.

IMPORTANT….for UNDERAGE MUSICIANS:If your band has underage members, they will be required to wait outside or at a nearby restaurant, or wherever, untill it is time for the band to play.
You can come in and load, then you gotta leave till you play. after you play you have to leave the club. I’m sorry for these rules ( I didnt make them ) but I dont blame the club one bit for not wanting to get into trouble!!
The club is 21 and over and doesnt want to lose their license!!!
And in the past we’ve had a few young band people trying to sneak in and party, but they always get caught & booted.
WARNING: If your band does this and you get caught, you cannot play the PHT no more!!! Thats why I’m giving you this warning. So please listen!!!

EGO’S & INGRATES
Alas, some of the bands in this town think they are rockstars and that the huge amount of Exposure isn’t good enough for them. It’s funny really.
Some of these A-holes get their start at my shows then decide they are too good for it once they gain a bit of a following.
Some think that without even a decent following! Ha ha.
Playing my show with $1000 worth of real exposure & having your band name all over the radio is not good enough for them, BUT… they’ll go play elsewhere and be happy splitting $100 among 5 people~!!! As long as they can go to McDonalds after the show I guess? Ha ha.
I mean really, what would you chose?
A $1000 in prime exposure for your bands music OR a mere 20 to 30 dollars per bandmember (IF you are lucky!!!)

Bands that are that damn greedy can go on with it then…..
I’ll just work with bands without ego’s, who want the exposure.

The Story of EDDY METAL. ( be very afraid )

admin — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:03:33 +0000

Hello, I’m Eddy Metal.

At some point in your time in and about the Louisville Music Scene, you may have heard my name once or twice. You may have heard I am a Promoter, Singer, Radio DJ, Guitarist, Rock Writer, Horndog, or whatever…

This is true! I have been all these at some point in my past & present.

This section is about me, what I do, and what I’ve done in the past to help make the Louisville Music Scene better. As well as my musical past, and contributions to the scene, I will tell you about me as a person, my likes, and dislikes, my history and what makes me happy…You will know all about my goofy ass!

So, if you are curious about what I’m about……then proceed!

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