How To Attract Awesome Gigs

Discover real-life stories from Female Musician Accelerator members as they share their most memorable, non-traditional gigs: why those shows were special, how they landed them, and what they learned. From Woodstock to USO tours to stadium shows with family in tow, get inspired by unique journeys outside the typical music venue scene.HighlightsCarleen Thissen describes singing "Back There Again" at the Woodstock Museum, fulfilling her lifelong dream by connecting with the anniversary event organizers after donating her original Woodstock guitar 03:08.A lesson in audience fit and boldness: Carleen's gig came from immersing herself in the Woodstock generation and asking directly for the chance to perform 05:11.Anne Heaton recalls performing for the "long clappers" at a Pennsylvania yoga studio and reflects on how audience energy can uplift artists and reshape the entire experience 08:28.Carol Nicodemi recounts a hilarious and heartfelt story of playing at a Westchester stadium with her infant and toddler in tow after both babysitters canceled, and the kids were miraculously well-behaved 12:56.Kay Miracle shares the adventure of playing on a Navy ship in the Philippines, learning to adapt to unexpected challenges (like equipment buzzing from ship radar), and how this led to her ongoing work supporting the military through music 16:22.Julie Kincheck performed for 18,000 people at the World Discipleship Summit in San Antonio, secured by building strong relationships and writing the event’s theme song 23:17.Linda McKenzie tells how she created a historic community event in Red Lodge, Montana, writing a song about a 1943 mining tragedy, raising funds via the local historical society, and sparking town-wide participation in a commemorative video premiere 27:53.Become more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join