I admit to skimming through some of the posts here but readily agree with what a few have to say. We have hade quite a few artists which have no known "name" and heard only by promo CD. Despite the lack of awareness, we have built an audience, and continue to build an `audience through sheer determination and persistence, booking good acts, even though quite unknown, and relying on quality performers. Sometimes those who lack quality are disappointed at not being booked. If bands want to be booked then do your stuff, do a job, please the bookers who will then look after you and pay a reasonable fee. Fair do's

BTW ; Have you heard The Crooked Jades or The Stairwell Sisters?"