Booking

Check the calendar below for availability before requesting a performance date. We book one performance per week on Saturdays. We are fully booked for 2010, and actively booking 2011.

We get many requests from agencies and independent touring groups that have no local fan base or name recognition and are unable to draw a reasonable audience, therefore we only book groups that can guarantee a minimum draw. We look for openers to guarantee a 10 seat draw for a 30 minute set, co-bills to draw 20 apiece, headliners 30 and solos to draw 40 minimum. Our capacity is 60 and we love a full house. We do not have a built in audience, so it is important that you independently publicize your show with email blasts, website announcements, street team work, press releases and newspaper advertising. If you go the extra mile to get local radio interviews, WXPN (Kim Winnick) is the major outlet for AAA/pop/rock/blues/world music and singer-songwriter genres. WRTI (Jim Cotter) is the go-to station for Jazz and classical. The local weeklies are the Philadelphia City Paper (Pat Rapa) and Philadelphia Weekly (PW) (Liz Spikol), the Daily News (Jonathan Takiff) and the Philadelphia Inquirer (Dan Deluca) are the major dailys, and the local weekly pennysaver is the City Suburban News (Leslie Swan). Numerous local media lists are available online. Feel free to download our promotional copy and hi res images for your publicity. This is a serious listening room, not a bar or restaurant, so we can not afford an empty room. If you are seeking exposure in a new market, try some of the music bars in the region instead. We have a 2 week / 15 mile radius lockout policy when booking your route. We welcome inquiries from local groups with a fan base to open shows.

Please contact Jamey Reilly by email for booking. We prefer bookings for Saturday evenings, with Friday slots potentially available. Weeknights are generally not available due to low turnouts. We do not like to book more than one show per week to avoid audience dilution. Please submit EPK, myspace page, website URL along with local venues played, current regional bookings with pending dates, requested dates and an estimated draw. We will contact you or your agent if it can work. Once contacted, we need full information on the individual/group appearing, press materials, one poster, one CD and a stage plot. We don't need a contract to proceed unless you insist on one (see below).

Our compensation structure is a flat 70% NAGBOR (net adjusted gross box office receipts) and 100% merchandise sales. There is no minimum guarantee. Co-bills split the 70% NAGBOR. Openers are paid a flat $50 deducted from the 70% split ($5 per head is deducted for a draw of under 10 which goes back to the headliner). The NAGBOR is calculated as the gross door receipts less the total $5 ticket rebates given to any PSALM members in attendance, and online ticketing fees. Payout is made at the end of the evening by check. Advance online or phone ticket minimum prices are $16 (plus the convenience fees charged by our independent ticketing service) or $16 at the box office by appointment with a service charge equal to the online convenience fee, up to the the day prior to the event, and $20 at the door prior to the event (which is slightly less economical than buying advance tickets). We encourage advance ticket purchases to better predict likely attendance and staffing needs. Higher ticket prices may be considered for A list groups.

A maximum of 4 comps are available for headliners and co-bills. The press is always free. PSALM street team members are always free.

This is an artist friendly room, and we have 100% positive feedback from our performers (and guests). We go out of our way to make your evening a showcase event of the highest caliber. so you can have fun and connect intimately with your audience. All shows are now broadcast live, and archived for later viewing, on Ustream.tv. We re-book groups based on the overall quality of the show, audience response and turnout. Our audience turnout is generally better in March, April, May, June and September, October, November, December with somewhat lighter houses during the Summer and Winter months. The PSALM Salon is an ASCAP and BMI licensed venue.

Here is a list of acts presented by PSALM (some with links to PSALM Artist Interviews):

Animus / Yareli Urbina	Incendio	Illumination Band	Alfred James Band
Michael London	Suzanne Teng	Stephen Wise	Dena Marchiony / James Wade
Saith	Julia Othmer / Jonny Griparic	Lew Doty	Wynne Alexander
Annabella Wood	Siora	Phyllis Chappell	HuDost
Mandala	Nicki Jaine	Catherine Marie Charlton	Robin Renee
Adelante	Ester Nicholson	Juniper Trio	Fairy Elaine Silver
Bert Lams / Tom Griesgraber	Barbara Montgomery	Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore	Pamela Whitman
Charlie Phillips	Nikos Dimitriadis	Edge City Collective	Neal Phillips
Woody Lissauer	Ameranouche	Deb Callahan Band	Jeffrey Werbock
Woz and Friends	Samadhi Kirtan	Electric Diamond	Sharon Sigal
Siriom Singh	Mark Sobol Band	Yofiyah	Craig Eisendrath
Minas	Storytools for Peace	Toni Catlin	Relationship Theater
Andrea Brachfeld	Stephen DiJoseph	Sherry Canary and the Kool Kats	Lizanne Knott / Glenn Barratt
Cantabile	Phil Roy	Lost in Holland	Jeni and Billy
Birdie Busch	Carol Moog Band with Don Evans	Journeys of the Wolf	Craig Bickhardt
Vlada Tomova and Balkan Tales	Steve Fox	John Conahan	Randy and Marianne Sutin
Charlie Imes	Revolutionary Snake Ensemble	Reflections on Grotowski	Anirban Dasgupta
Jason Wilber	Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac	Epiphany Project	Sistermonk Harem
Darrell Gilbert	Nahid Salahshour	Anne Stokes Hochberg	Moira Smiley and VOCO
Alex DePue and Miguel DeHoyos	Sharon Silverstein	Madhu Nanduri	Miss Tess - Bon Ton Parade
Rosi Golan	Nate Campany	Mia Dyson	Orphan Trains
The Bowmans	Don Slepian	Stereoshruti - HangHang	Spiritgrass
Rabbi Shawn Zevit	Hot Club of Philadelphia	Tom Bissinger	Gypsy Reel
Ken Ulansey Ensemble	Gina Kaz	Tania Alexandra	Whenshewakes
Fiidla	Sam Rossitto - Lotus Tattoo	Ray Gray	Hipnosis
Stephanie Nilles	Jacques Pellarin Trio	Beau Django	Beaucoup Blue
Chris Cubeta - Liars Club	Shaily Dadiala Dance	Frank Hoier	Weber Brothers
Kabir Green	Allison Williams / Chance McCoy	Lauren Pelon	Stephane Wrembel
Rebecca Loebe	Raina Rose	Alash Ensemble	Aimee Wilson - Factorye
Marc Black	Lisa Bouchelle	Dave Boutette	PJ Pacifico
Lili Anel Trio	Hemiola 1.0 with Ken Field	Rogues and Raconteurs	Lisamarie McGrath / Tania DeVizia
Steve Giordano Spacetet	Phil Putnam	Suzie Brown	Gathering Time
Sanjoy Banerjee	Loop 2.4.3	Subhajyoti Guha	Whitetop Mountaineers
Paper Raincoat	Tripping Lily	Steve Gorn / Yousif Sheronick	Lenny Seidman Tabla Choir
Christabel and the Jons	Glen Velez and Lori Cotler	Red Molly	Dan May Band
The Kennedys	Anne McCue	Anthony da Costa	CocoSol
EJ Simpson	Ravenna Michalsen	InnaRae Guy	Svitanya
Coleman Barks	David Darling	Delaney Gibson	The Whirling Dervishes of Istanbul
Anthony da Costa	Fishatank Ensemble	Jess Klein / Matt the Electrician	David Berkeley / Jessy Tomsko
Emir Ersoy / Eylem Pelit	Robby Ameen / Bob Franceschini	Iona	Xande Cruz and Batkis Band
Samuel James	The Honey Dewdrops	Abby Ahmad	Joe Fletcher
Joe Ciresi / Trudy Graboyes	Father John D'Amico Trio	Theatre Dzieci	Tres Compadres / Inez Korff
Fontaine Cooley	Rachael Sage / Dave Eggar	Jim Boggia	Nate Rylan
Nora Jane Struthers	Peter Paulsen Quintet	Angel Band	Little Toby Walker
Jay Gullo	Pat Wictor	Barnaby Bright	Nik Everett
The Melton Brothers

Technical Information

d.b.a. The PSALM Salon
(The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature & Music, EIN: 45-0536107, a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) corporation)
5841 Overbrook Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19131
215-477-7578
215-879-1457 Fax

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Load-in Time: 6:00 pm (Earlier times by request)
Sound-check Time: 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
Doors: 7:30 pm
Show Time: 8:00 pm to approximately 10:00 pm
Set Length -
Solo act: (2) 45 minute plus encores
Co-bills: (1) 45 minute set apiece plus encores
Opener: (1) 30 minute set
Headliner: (1) 60 minute set plus encores
Intermission: 15 minute

No attendant for CD sales during intermission / CD signing.

The 60 cushioned chairs may be removed for floor sitting performances. Cushions are available for floor sitting. General admission seating.

Equipment load-in through the front door. Driveway parking for performer vehicles. We may have volunteers available to help with equipment.

This is an all ages venue, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Small children are not appropriate for most performances.

Contracts:
We usually proceed on a verbal agreement, but will sign your contract if provided as long as it complies with our policies. In either case, please provide a stage plot or tech rider. We've built our good reputaion on trust... and it works both ways! Please don't cancel an engagement once it's confirmed, unless it is for an emergency. Our patrons expect us to live up to our billings.

Stage:
16' wide by 8' deep, 10" rise from floor. No legs, curtains or backstage egress. Small tables and stools available.

Performance room size:
Approximately 560 square feet (5000 cubic feet volume). The room is acoustically well damped and trapped.

Green Room:
Wireless access, sofabed, shower and bathroom, practice amps and drums, foosball table. (Treadmill, basic overnight accomodations, sauna and massage table by special arrangement.)

There are dozens of local eating establishments, and quality lodging is available at:
Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia West (2.5 miles [12 traffic lights] from PSALM on City Ave. at the I-76 junction) 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia PA 19131 215-477-0200 Info

Hospitality/meals:
Artists are treated to the delicious vegetarian or meat buffet dinner of the evening created by Chef Gatti of Avril Restaurant at no charge. We do not accommodate hospitality rider requests, dietary restrictions or meal buy-outs. In addition, we provide hot and cold beverages and chips. There are dozens of restaurants on City Avenue within a 2 mile radius. If you prefer a fine dining experience, we have a great arrangement with Avril Restaurant for our bands... 15% off the cost of your meal! Check it out!

Equipment:
We have an 88 key weighted action keyboard, full drum kit, hand percussion and very good bass and guitar amps available for use if needed.

Video:
Sony standard definition robotic camera with PTZ control, stereo sound sub feed from board with comp/limiters, live broadcast to Ustream.tv PSALM Salon channel with archived video available on server, and VHS backup if desired (bring your own VHS tape). We can also do 10 minute artist interviews, edited in Premiere Pro CS5 and After Effects CS5 for upload to Ustream and Youtube.

Lighting:
(8) Par 64 lighting fixtures with colored gels, dimmable, single scene.
(1) Followspot with adjustable iris and colored gels.

Sound:
Midas Venice 24 channel board
Lexicon stereo reverb
TC Electronic stereo rhythm delay
16 channels of dbx compressor/limiters
8 channels of dbx noise gates
Stereo mains
Graphic EQs on the mains and monitor sends 1 and 2
dbx feedback suppression on the mains and monitor sends 1 and 2
QSC two way 15" stereo mains with JBL 18" subs and JBL 15" side fills
4 monitor mixes with 10" wedges and comp/limiters for mon 1/2 and Galaxy Hot Spots for mon 3/4
Full selection of dynamic and condenser mics, direct boxes and boom stands.

Sound is engineered by Jamey Reilly, who has 4 decades professional experience in international pro-touring FOH Sound with major groups ranging from Aerosmith to Frank Zappa, large and small venue management, theater sound reinforcement design and installation, recording studio engineering/producing/consulting, and high-end pro-audio equipment engineering design including mixing consoles, microphones, loudspeakers, preamplifiers, amplifiers, noise reduction, signal processors, filters and equalizers. Jamey has designed equipment that has toured with some of the biggest names in music like Bonnie Raitt and Emmylou Harris, gone to the top of Mount Everest and even into outer space. Jamey also plays bass guitar. You'll love the way you sound.

All performances are multi-track recorded for archive. Rough mix CDs can be provided to performers for $50. (It's a long wait though!) Full live performance CD production available, billed at $50/hour. Hi-def video production is available at $150/hour. We also have the ability to do top quality CD multi-track session recording in "Studio A", with high end state of the art tube and solid-state preamps and studio mics. We use Nuendo and WaveLab, with Waves, Antares, Izotope and assorted other plug-ins and can mix for 5.1.

No audio or video recording by audience members allowed. Non-flash photograpy is allowed within reason.

As usual, terms are subject to change without notice...

 

 

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