Charlie E.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY (especially when dealing with an indie label) - Make it known that you're able to tour...
A year or so ago, I emailed Tony Brummel from Victory about our band, just on a whim, and two hours later got an email back saying something to the affect of "I loved it, I'll have some people contact you in the next couple of days."
We were broke as hell, all had our own apartments and we tried so hard to get them to release our album first because I knew we were the type of band who had the potential to generate word of mouth on the music alone. But they werent having it. With that, we missed out. But now I'm kind glad it didn't work out.
I'm much happier working at a studio being the behind the scenes guy.
Are you saying that Victory set you up with the right people to book a tour before offering a contract? If so that's kinda cool and interesting.