Booking
THE FREQUENCY IS A 21+ VENUE.
For booking consideration, please send press kits / CDs to:
The Frequency
121 W. Main St
Madison, WI 53703
Please allow 3-4 weeks after sending to follow up.
If you're interested in a Thursday-Saturday or if you have a special act in mind, email your EPKs, MySpace links, or electronic files to Darwin - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
For Band Bingo Nights on most Sundays, Free Shows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or if you're a first-timer at The Frequency, email your band info to Nina - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
If you are looking for specific dates please include them in the subject line of your email. Emails will be answered as soon as possible.
**Out of Town Bands: If you're looking to put together a bill with some local bands, check out this site http://www.madisonmusicproject.com/. Seach local artists by genre or by name.
Booking calls are accepted Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 12-4 (CST).
For promotional consideration, see the press contacts in the sidebar.
Once you are booked at The Frequency
Here's what you can do to help make your show a successful one.
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- A clear band photo in JPG or PNG format. It must be 400 pixels wide (no wider, please!).
- A short band bio
- Links to some of your music. Direct links are preferred, i.e., http://yourband.com/music/our-song.mp3
You need to contact local press and radio 2 weeks prior to your event; a convenient list is provided in the sidebar. If you have any suggestions please send them our way, especially if we're missing outlets that you'd normally use. Send posters to the club at least 2 weeks ahead of your scheduled date, we do put them up here and other places as well.
* IMPORTANT! IF YOU WANT TO BE FEATURED ON OUR WEBSITE YOU NEED TO SUBMIT THE MATERIALS REQUESTED ABOVE. WE WILL NOT CHASE DOWN YOUR BAND BIO AND PICTURE. IF YOU ARE NOT LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE IT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THESE MATERIALS!
We do our own in-house promotion but we also depend on the band or promoter to do some of the work as well.
You are responsible for your own flyers!
Send posters to:
The Frequency
Attn:Darwin
121 W. Main St
Madison, WI 53703
We also suggest registering with local websites and forums and dropping the word in those places. The Isthmus' Daily Page Forum is a great example of a place to promote your gig. Use the Hype Exchange section.
FAQ
What time do we load in?
Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday load-in is 6 PM. Thursday - Saturday load-in is 8 PM. You need to be here one hour prior to doors regardless of which day you are playing.
Where do we park?
Onstreet parking is available, metered until 6 PM. There is a ramp across the street, they charge 24 hrs a day.
Do we get free drinks or food?
The Frequency offers 2 free tap or bottled beers of your choice as well as two 1/2 priced drinks per performer. Food is not provided, we do have pizzas and other snacks. If you're from a different continent we probably will 'za you up.
Will we get paid?
Yes. Details will be provided upon confirmation of your show.
Do we have to pay for sound?
Starting June 6th, 2010, sound Thursday - Saturday will be $100. This is taken from the door.
Where do we stay after the show?
We do not provide accomodations for bands. Find a fan or look up one of the many fine motels in our area.
Do we get a guest list?
We allow 1 per band member.
Do you have a backline?
Currently we have one 8x10 bass cabinet that is available for use. Beyond that we have a very adequate P.A. and lighting system, specs below.
THE FREQUENCY SOUND SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
MAINS:
4 X 18" SUBS
4 X 12" MIDS W/ HORNS (2 PER SIDE)
5000 WATTS TRI-AMPED STEREO
MONITORS:
4 MIXES (3 UPSTAGE + DRUM FILL)
JBL 12" W/ HORN - DRUM FILL ADDS 15" SUB BI-AMPED
FRONT OF HOUSE AND OUTBOARD:
16 CHANNEL ALLEN & HEATH BOARD
DBX STEREO 31 BAND EQ
2 STEREO BEHRINGER 31-BAND EQ (MONITORS)
4 CHANNELS OF COMPRESSION
4 CHANNELS OF GATING
T.C. ELECTRONICS M-ONE EFFECTS PROCESSOR
MICS:
SENNHEISER E602 KICK MIC
ASSORTMENT OF SM 57'S, 58'S, 94'S
3 CONDENSER CLIP-ON DRUM MICS
SENNHEISER 3609 GUITAR MICS
EV N/D 308 MULTI-PURPOSE
STAGE:
14' Wide x 12' Deep
LIGHTS: We have some, they are very warm.
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PO Box 3245
Madison, WI 53704-0245
Phone: 608-245-0781
Fax: 608-245-0782
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77 Square (Wisconsin State Journal) - weekly publication (Thursdays)
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P.O. Box 8060
Madison, WI 53708
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Phone: 608-252-6400
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Isthmus Publishing Company
101 King Street
Madison, WI 53703
Contact: Kenneth Burns, Arts & Entertainment Editor, email directly from thedailypage.com (staff section)
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2142 Vilas Communication Hall
821 University Avenue
Madison, Wis. 53706-1497
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Phone: 608-262-8000, ext. 216
Fax: 608-262-8100
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326 W. Gorham St.
Madison, WI 53703-2017
Contact: Kevin Barnes, Editor in Chief
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Phone: 608-257-4712, ext. 141
Fax: 608-258-3029
The Onion – weekly newspaper
602 W. Main St., Suite 201
Madison, WI 53703
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Phone: 608-256-1372
Fax: 608-256-2535
The A.V. Club - online city/music guide
Contact: Ben Munson, City Editor
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Phone: 608-256-1372
Fax: 608-256-2535
WJJO 94.1 FM -Madison’s Hard Rock Radio Station
703 Ray O Vac Drive
Madison, WI 53711
Contact: Kurt Baron, JJO Local Stage
Phone: 608-321-0941
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118 S. Bedford Street
Madison, WI 53703-2626
Contact: Sybil Augustine, Music Director
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Phone: 608-256-2001
Fax: 608-256-3704
Send them a physical CD for airplay!
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PO Box 260020
Madison, WI 53726
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Phone: 608-262-1206
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PO Box 7695
Madison, WI 53707
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PO Box 7695
Madison WI 53707
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2026 Londonderry Drive #304
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