LP Release Party (Part I: Planning)

As you guys may or may not know, Betsy Wells is not only busy playing away in shows around the region, they are also working on a new LP, to be released later this year. I have been looking around for venues to host the future release show and its looking like The Slowdown. Not the small stage at The Slowdown, but the big arena stage that fits 600+. I have a few very talented bands in the works to open for the band as well, but I will release those at another time. The vision for this party however, will be a bit different from the EP release party that happened last March at Sokol Underground. That show was a big success, don't get me wrong, but this party is going to be HUGE! I will be inviting newspaper columnists, production companies, local celebrities, bloggers, music reviewers, and A&R people. Of course, a party would not be a party if all the guests did was listen to a live band perform. So each guest upon arrival will receive a promotional gift bag w/ the full album and other goodies. A mingling session with the band will most likely occur 1-2 hours before the opening act begins; and alcohol/foods will be present.

A special guest list will be made up for free admittance to the press and to close friends, but joining the Betsy Wells Street Team's in Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, or Chicago would maybe land you special brownie points; enough to possibly gain free admittance:) Either way, I will keep you guys up-to-date with this party planning each time I come up with a cool idea to add. Also, feel free to leave comments on other cool ideas.