Monday, April 19, 2010

Jakob Martin Booking FAQ

Here are the top 11 most frequently asked questions we get. You can always send an email to Jakob at jakob@jakobmartin.com

1.

Q: I'm interested in booking Jakob Martin to play at my Venue/Event/School/Venue/Party. Does he perform at these?

A: Probably! Jakob performs at a variety of different venues and events.

2.

Q: How much does it cost to book Jakob Martin?

A: It varies. For private events, be prepared to spend at least $1300 plus travel expenses for a solo performance.

3.

Q: That's a little beyond what I have in my budget...

A: If it's an event Jakob is interested in performing at, we can work with you to figure out something that works with your budget.

4.

Q: Does Jakob always perform solo or does he ever play with a band?

A: Jakob typically tours as a solo act, but he does have a backing band available.

5.

Q: Does Jakob always perform his own original music, or does he ever play covers?

A: Typically, Jakob performs only his own original material. For special events (and sometimes by special request), he'll include songs by other artists in his set.

6.

Q: I'm from a club/music venue and we'd like to talk about making Jakob an offer...

A: Send an email to booking@jakobmartin.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

7.

Q: What information do you need from me in order to talk about booking Jakob Martin for an event?

A: You should be prepared to tell us the location, date, time, type of venue, and how long you'd want him to perform for. If this is a private event, be prepared to tell us your budget constraints. If this is a club, be prepared to tell us the deal/split/guarantee you'd be offering.

8.

Q: I'm from a charity and we're putting on a benefit concert. Will Jakob play for free?

A: Jakob donates his time to support varies charities and philanthropies he believes in throughout the year. Let's talk about it! (If the performance requires travel expenses, we may ask you to cover those so Jakob doesn't have to come out of his own pocket.)

9.

Q: Who do I contact about booking?

A: You can send an email to booking@jakobmartin.com.

10.

Q: I'm a reporter looking to interview Jakob. Who should I contact about this?

A: You can reach out to Laura Goldfarb at Red Boot Publicity. Her email address is laura@redbootpublicity.com and you can reach her by phone at 617.407.7284

11.

Q: I'm a fan trying to reach Jakob Martin. How do I do that?

A: You can email jakob@jakobmartin.com - Jakob reads all those personally :)