”The Universe is a symphony of strings and the mind of God is cosmic music resonating through eleven dimentional hyperspace“. Dr. Michio Kaku, Professor of Theoretical Physics.

Hello

My name is DJ MOJO. I have worked in clubs in NY and LA for close to thirty

years, I have written about music (reviews and interviews) for SPIN, SLASH, EAST VILLAGE EYE, SPY MAGAZINE, and various blogs including my own short lived

THE LIGHT POURS OUT OF ME. I have also booked bands at many clubs and parties

In Brooklyn and NYC, not the least of which have been PIANOS, KNITTING FACTORY, SOUTHPAW, CAKE SHOP, LIT ,THE HOOK, I.V. SOUTH, THE TRASH BAR, RED AND BLACK, SCENIC, THE DELANCEY and many loft parties including RUBULAD.I have also maintained a reputation of being an original and innovative D.J.,

playing practically every type of music blended together to provide the listener/dancer

with an unforgettable experience. I have played in the NY band SWANS as well as my own solo electronic performance ROZZTOXX. I currently have a podcast show every Tuesday on BREAKTHRURADIO.COM

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These days I book regularly at TRASH BAR and SOUTHPAW. If you are a local emerging act or an established touring band, it’s in your interest to book with me. I truly BELIVE in music and have dedicated my time and abilities to presenting interesting, quality-based original music in good rooms with great sound systems to confer on both hard-core professionals and young, untried bands that which is rare these days…a great show.

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There are some considerations that should be addressed to ensure a “meeting of the minds” between club/booker and band. Some of these issues are standard, some get

missed in the enthusiasm of the gig, but hopefully outlining them here will provide

us all with a clear and level point of departure….

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PAYMENT: I am putting this first because, and understandably, it’s the first thing bands ask me about. In most clubs, the house takes an expense fee from the cover on the door off the top. From there, it’s basically by poll, i.e., bringing a ..LOT.. of folks and you’ll see those numbers reflected in your payout. 20-25 people on a weekday night would be considered minimum. I know it’s difficult sometimes but the bottom line is that it would be untenable for me to maintain booking a band (even a great band...) that brought no one. One remedy is for a band to collaborate w/fellow bands that they are friends with to develop a package show that would develop a larger draw. Which brings us to….

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PROMOTION: I promote my shows to the best of abilities, which includes e-mail broadcasts, My Space bulletin board messages, phone calls, etc...and of course the clubs post the info of the shows on their websites and in the press, but the primary responsibility of the band is to promote your show! As well as playing a good night it is vital that a band contact as many people as possible, get posters to the club, and do their best ensure a well populated gig. Larger bands have publicists and agents who handle this but if your band doesn’t, then this will be one boat we all gotta row ….

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SOUNDCHECK & BACKLINE:Most sound checks take place 1-2 hors before the show starts at a given club, for example, at SOUTHPAW, doors are usually 8-8:30 so sound check would be at ..6pm.., as well as load in. This of course, is usually based on a case by case basis, but you can figure to load in and check at 6-6:30. Usually if there is no sound check, a line check will occur before you play. The clubs I book shows at usually have a comprehensive backline and during nights where there are 4 bands or more it’s ALWAYS a good idea to utilize as much of the house gear as possible. I can give more details and specifics once you’ve confirmed a show….

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DEMOS: It’s always a good idea to get me something to hear if you want a show. My Space mp3’s notwithstanding, its best if I hear you at your best, which makes the selection process a lot more streamlined. You can always stop off at one of my shows and drop off a demo or I’ll provide a mailing address on request…

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GUARANTEES: ….are usually only given to touring bands and established locals who have consistently brought upwards of 75-80 bodies. If your touring act has doubled these numbers, then we can talk...

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REQUESTS AND RESPONSES: I send out and receive many requests/offers for shows, and receive personally over 150 emails a day, not including My Space e-mails, so it’s a VERY GOOD IDEA to respond as soon as possible to booking requests because of time constraints on press deadlines and promotional concerns…clock’s always ticking .. some of you prefer to be contacted at your personal emails for the sake of speed and I am good with that just send along the e-mail address you prefer to contacted at..

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…..I might be missing a couple of things but this covers the basics .. I’ll be more than happy to field any other questions .. I don’t want to take the fun/spontaneity out of this thing but there are, regrettably , some rather un-sexy, non-bohemian aspects to this game and if everyone is hip to them from the outset, believe me, it makes for a MUCH more pleasant and productive experience….

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I look forward to working with you all……

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DJM....

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