How to decide between shows

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on March 19, 2010 at 3:17pm

Normally the answer is whichever show you get into. But seeing that you've gotten into three, you need to take other factors into consideration. Don't worry about being black listed for canceling a show. If that were the case, none of us would be doing shows for very long.

Factors to consider are reputation, overall expenses including driving distances and hotel fees, whether or not the show actually refunds your money if you cancel and is there a deadline for that.

If a shows don't have a refund policy, I'd wait until a few days before and check the weather for the most desirable location.

Three Rivers can be an awkward setup and subject to the wind. But it's not nearly as difficult as Wells St. can be. If you do shows by yourself, I'd go with Three Rivers over Wells St.

What show near Cleveland did you get into?

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Permalink Reply by Renee Froerer on March 19, 2010 at 3:52pm

I got into the Crocker Park show, which would be the cheapest BUT I already have my work around town and I think much of the crowd is likely to have already seen my work so thought I might try a new city instead.

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on March 19, 2010 at 7:53pm

I've never done the Guild shows other than Ann Arbor but given a choice, I would do Three Rivers for either the five or six day periods. I live in Pittsburgh but that's not the reason. I just think it has more potential than Wells St.

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Permalink Reply by Renee Froerer on April 5, 2010 at 6:58pm

Thanks Larry...I did end up going with Three Rivers. I love Pittsburgh, so I figured it would be fun to spend a few days there.

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