VAC TOUR 2012-2013 plans in the works.
August 23rd, 2012 by Hexfix93
I am going over tour stuff. I do not want to go out for 1 and a half months straight. I have no idea what venues pay a band like me these days. I am investigating. I hope i can draw from 150 to 200 people per show at about 20 bucks a head. This would be ok with me if it all pans out. I do not know what the reality is. I know that I want to play the big cities, and some shows along the way. I never want to get on a plane again. I will have to drive every where. Trying to figure out the set list. Trying to figure out the venues, weather I should get a booking agent who will take 20% of the money :( or book it all myself. Trying to figure out if I want to use todd’s VAN or something bigger I can stand up in while driving to stretch and play ps3 on the tv while someone is driving.. Got to get it all worked out.
VAC wants to play in Austin TX, NY, LA, PORTLAND, SEATTLE, SAN FRAN, CANADA, ATLANTA, ARIZONA, VEGAS. Not sure about chicago, detroit, philly, kansas, nashville, and the rest. I’m not sure about any of it or how to break the legs up and how to manage it all.
Please leave comments helping me. What venues to play, what turnout will be like, who the good promoters are. Please leave this information in the comments.
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August 23rd, 2012 at 5:18 pm
I run a monthly show in Seattle called Mechanismus. It would be pretty cool to get you on the bill sometime. The next available opening I have is Friday January 25th. Shoot me an email and we can discuss. Thanks!
August 23rd, 2012 at 5:45 pm
come to florida please.
August 23rd, 2012 at 6:37 pm
Those “cities” listed are good. Id also add L.A. (das bunker or bar sinister) to that list.
Not sure how big a turn out will be in Seattle, but Ali is pretty good. He did a show for me one time and the turn out was decent.
-Sin
August 23rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
Come to Lincoln, NE! “Lords of Acid” came here less than two years ago and packed the house at like $25 a ticket. They played at The Bourbon. “Egyptian Lover” just came and played there last week to a crowd of about 125-150. That was $20. I’d like to think you would do ATLEAST that well here! And it’s only a few hours from you!;)
August 23rd, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Is there any chance in hell you would come to Minneapolis or St Paul, MN?????
Otherwise please please please hit up Detroilet or Chi Town
August 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
A stop-over in chicago would be a great thing. Too many times we are passed over-if it’s too much $$$ in Chicago=how about a suburb?
We would love to see/hear you here!!
August 24th, 2012 at 12:28 am
Definitely visit to Mexico, we want that dose acid!!!
August 24th, 2012 at 12:29 am
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August 24th, 2012 at 3:43 am
Come to Germany for a big Festival !
Like WGT, Méra Luna or Amphi.
We miss you :-)
Greets Jens
August 24th, 2012 at 6:57 am
I assume Denver is on that list!? Yes!? Please yes!?
August 24th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Come to Europe please!! Some German fest will be cool, but prefomance in club -that is what i dream of!
August 24th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
A Das Bunker show would be amazing in LA.
August 25th, 2012 at 10:43 am
For Pittsburgh: Mr Smalls (technically not in the city, but it is). It is a converted church. I saw Thrill Kill Kult there. Cool place.
For DC: The Black Cat. Pretty sure this is a converted warehouse (I don’t know, but it looks like it could be). They have 2 stages – you could fill up the larger one, easily.
There are also a couple of regular goth nights at bars that would probably love to have you play a set or have you hang out there after one of your sets. The bars are lame, but could be a good way to increase your revenue (“Come meet VAC at the afterparty!” or something).
Also, if you time it, we have Bound — an alternative lifestyle party in a warehouse; look it up, you might be interested.
One of my friends is a booking agent here in DC. He formally did booking in Austin TX, so he probably has some connections or suggestions for venues. If you like, I can find out more or hook you two up. I am working with him on an annual festival in DC. Its in Oct, so it might be too late / difficult to join this year, but maybe if you tour this way Oct 2013 (assuming you’re interested).
August 25th, 2012 at 5:07 pm
i think i posted this somewhere, but DNA Lounge in San Francisco is the place to play. Seen so many bands there. It’s a cool venue. Can’t wait to see you guys!
August 26th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Please consider Detroit! Nobody comes here, they either do Chicago or Toronto and we who have no money can’t attend those shows. We have some nice venues. The Necto in Ann Arbor, The Crofoot in Pontiac, Small’s in Hamtramck, etc. You have fans here!
August 27th, 2012 at 1:27 am
I would love to see you in atlanta (closest city to me you would play at) and a good venue for you would probably be a place called the masquerade, its downtown and i saw the dots there on their last tour.
August 27th, 2012 at 9:58 am
I say all the listed City’s are great starts and will draw in the crowd you need. I’m in Texas and I know Austin will deff give you that and more. San Antonio will also do the same.
I second everyone else do bar sinister in ca and das bunker. Having VAC finally tour is like a blessing to a shit ton of people that could only dream about it. If you follow through you will see results.
August 27th, 2012 at 11:55 am
for nyc.i say try the either rebel nyc and talk to xris smack or try talking to jet to do a show at cybertron. they’re really cool guys to talk to about that.
August 27th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
I’m your Atlanta promoter.
August 27th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
PLEASE COME TO MONTREAL!!!!!!!
August 28th, 2012 at 3:26 am
Vancouver Bc-Venue Red Room
Promoter- Fallen People Entertainment.
http://www.fallenpeople.com/
August 28th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
PLEASE come to Detroit!!!! Check out Small’s in Hamtramck, Crofoot in Pontiac, or even Necto in Ann Arbor. But PLEASE come here!!!! You have so many people here who want to see you!
August 28th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
For NYC I second Cybertron. There has been a good turnout for FLA, Ministry, Bile in NYC area. I also recommend making contacts in Philly, the scene was pretty big in 2011. I moved to NYC since then, so I am not sure what it is like now but try club shampoo in Philly, they hosted Lords of Acid with My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult with great turnout. See if you can get IsoTank to promote you. http://www2.mailordercentral.com/isotank/Aboutus.asp They are primarily a mailorder website, but will promote shows. They did a great job for Laeather Strip when they came around.
August 29th, 2012 at 6:51 am
hmmm italy? :)
August 30th, 2012 at 3:17 am
Come to Chicago, please!!
August 30th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
Maybe You want play on our festival? :)
August 31st, 2012 at 12:59 pm
I became a VAC fan after you stopped touring. Never got a chance to see you live. I am right here in Aurora, CO so you can’t neglect your home states fans. I will be there with at least three friends, and my daughter, who has never been to a concert. Heh heh. VAC as her first concert, culture shock!
September 1st, 2012 at 7:01 am
Ill make another push for Minneapolis. There is a club here called Ground Zero. They are a goth/industrial club. They’ve had Haujobb back in 2003, Combichrist, and now Icon of Coil is coming in September. They would jump at the chance for you I think. They even have a bondage night every Saturday.
Also there is the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Its an very old movie theater turned into a venue. Very cool place. They will have anyone play there, from Pendulum to the Legendary Pink Dots.
September 2nd, 2012 at 9:12 pm
new city club in edmonton
September 2nd, 2012 at 11:26 pm
man i cant wait to fucking finally meet my god!!! plz do VIP for your shows i have to meet you befor i die DX lmao much love So.cail <333
September 3rd, 2012 at 1:21 am
Hey fucker.
I know bands like a23, aesthetic perfection, imperative reaction and such other acts play at a venue called Dickens Pub in Calgary Alberta Canada.
The shows usually have at least 150+.
Come to Calgary, call dickens and book it yourself, email me in advance and i will bring 10 plus assholes to party there!
September 3rd, 2012 at 6:23 pm
I know TN has a club called Rockettown you might want to contact. TBM packed it out, with a good 150 plus.
September 4th, 2012 at 3:18 am
For SF, definitely try for the DNA lounge. They take smaller artists all the time and doesn’t seem like it’d be too hard to book.
September 4th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Das Bunker in LA would be a great place and it’s always packed.
September 5th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
If you come to Philly I promise to be there!
September 6th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Here are a few sites in Ca I dug up.
CAt Club_1190 Folsom St. San Francisco-between 8th and Rodgers St. (415)703-8965
Warlok_2501 Wilshire blvd (inside La Fonda)LOs Angeles.
Perversion_1653 Cosmo St(inside dim mak studios)Hollywood
South of hollywood blvd between cahuenga&Ivar
Das Bunker_4067 W.Pico blvd.(inside the catch one)Los angeles.twoblocks east of crenshaw.
Necropolis_400 W.4th st.(inside BIstro 400)SAnta ANa. 92701.
The Chamber_1490 S. Anaheim BLvd(inside Club Bravo)Anaheim one block north of 5 fwy (714)533-2291
Sabbat_new.location.all.nights.3811 Park Blvd(inside Numbers)Hillcrest (619)743-1623
DISCORD_6539 Magnolia Ave(inside Pepito’s Cantina)RIverside
(951)788-2652
*****that’s what I got at the moment…numbers listed for further info.
September 7th, 2012 at 12:15 am
Legs? I have legs…as far as what was capitalized. It would be best to split the legs in 3.::1.California, Las Vegas, Texas 2.Portland, Seattle,Canada 3.Atlanta,New York(maychange)…
Here is a listing for Lv,Az,Tx…
Sanctuary@Thekravelounge.
3663 las vegas blvd south(las vegs blvd&Harmon ave.)At the aladdin desert passageway across the street from harley davidson cafe. 21+Strict.
House of blues_3950 las vegas blvd south.(702)632-7607, 89119
The cheyenne saloon-3103 rancho dr.(702)645-7607,89130
LAX nightclub-3900 lasvegas blvd s.(702)262-4529
Goodtimes bar and nightclub-1775 E. Tropicana ave.(702)736-9494,89119
Arizona::
Skylounge-132 E.washington st.Phoenix, az, (602)229-1110
Club sanctum-4343 N. Seventh Ave,Phoenix,az(602)264-1700
Devil’s martini old towne-4175 N.goldwater blvd.(480)947-7171
Suede-7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale,az (480)970-6969
club downtown-702 N.Central Ave, Phoenix,az (602)258-8343
TEXAS::
Elysium-705 red river st. Austin.tx
(512)478-2979 between E.7th&E.8th……
September 10th, 2012 at 4:17 am
Plz come in Europe, in France :)
Just take the time to go to Paris and visit it … and make a live :)
U’re now on a european label : have you engage some discussions about your coming here?
September 10th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
If I had money I’d have given you a place to create art, yes that’s what you do! people like you keep the underworld alive!!!!
September 10th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Would love to see you in toronto, been waiting for YEARS to hear this news.
-filth_pig
September 11th, 2012 at 2:01 am
You want the Hawthorne Theatre in Portland and Mike Thrasher Presents for your promoter.
September 11th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Please play somewhere here in Colorado
September 11th, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Making the 3rd push for Minneapolis. Like was said before, Ground Zero would be the place to go, and Kilted Farmer Konserts would be a good promoter to contact. They’ve brought in guys like Aesthetic Perfection/X-Rx and Icon of Coil in recently.
September 11th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
Gothic Theatre in Colorado would be a strategic fit for vac.
September 12th, 2012 at 12:19 am
I run Assimilation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We would love for Velvet Acid Christ to come play here and you’re close to home. Please contact me at remissionentertainment@gmail.com for booking.
Thanks,
Wes
September 12th, 2012 at 1:00 am
My electronic-industrial band Synical Deliverance would really like to open up for VAC at the Atlanta show.
We have 3 self-released albums, have performed over 200 live shows since 2006, and put on a great performance for the goth and electro heads.
Das Bunker is a great venue in Atlanta, and we would like to help you in any way possible. Please feel free to send an email, and we can talk more from there!
Thank you Todd.
-Aeron Slaughter
–Synical Deliverance
September 12th, 2012 at 1:02 am
You can contact Synical Deliverance @
x6x6x6nin6x6x6x@yahoo.com
or visit us at
http://www.reverbnation.com/synicaldeliverance
September 12th, 2012 at 8:39 am
may be worth getting hold of DJ dead (who plays your stuff all the time on tormented radio) as he does dj mix gigs in TX and can probably help down there.
If you ever fancy diving over to europe UK has places like slimelight (http://www.slimelight.net/) in london and corporation (http://www.corporation.org.uk/) in sheffield. Germany go for the amphi festival (http://www.amphi-festival.de/)
September 12th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Chicago-The Kinetic Playground. I don’t know about many venues in Chicago but I saw God Module there a few years back. I would definitely drive to Chicago from Milwaukee to see VAC.
Madison
-Inferno in Madison is the most popular venue in WI for electronic music and the goth scene. Bands such as The Gothsicles, Unter Null, A23 play here. Matt from Caustic promotes shows here.
Milwaukee
-Club Anything is about the closest thing to a Goth Club in Milwaukee but it’s small. Unter Null, SITD, Thrill Kill Kult have played here
-The Miramar Theater. Recently saw IOC for $24 with about 150 people. Lots of electronic bands play here: IOC, Combichrist, TBM, SITD, Project Pitchfork, Imperative Reaction, DJ? Acucrack and many others.
A guy named Gary promotes just about all goth/industrial/EBM bands in Milwaukee.
If you have any interest in playing WI I can send you the email addresses of Gary and Matt.
September 14th, 2012 at 6:02 am
Please, please, PLEASE come to Kansas City area!
September 15th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Please come to Chicago!!! A lot of local bands perform at Reggie’s Rock Club. I am not sure how much they charge, but bands are usually $10 to $15 at the door. You can probably get a decent deal there! Best of luck!!
September 16th, 2012 at 1:32 am
Please come to México city,there are several places where you can play. I hope you visir us Soon
September 17th, 2012 at 5:17 am
Please. Come to Paris!!! it would be cool to see you
September 17th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Demand seems to be high in Chicago, and if you decide to play a show here, I would recommend looking at Reggies as a first choice as K said above me.
September 17th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
It’s always tough to travel again to NY with out a car and I hated it there but I did it for BlutEngel so I know I will have to for you since you are my favorite musician. I just hope I can scrap up the cash somehow or hitch hike (lol). I really hope you can make it closer to Ohio; Columbus used to have a huge Goth scene but for some season Bowling Greens has 2 goth Nights and one is Huge (though its more an alternative night they call a goth night). I will find a way to get there regardless as you biggest fan…
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September 17th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
PITTSBURGH or somewhere close. Funker Vogt played here at a gay club a year ago. I have no idea what the crowd size was because I dont go to gay clubs and second because I saw the ad for the show about a week late. I’d see a VAC concert anywhere tho, whichever venue you pick. Just saw Dead Can Dance in Virginia, about 4.5 hours from my house so thats about how far i’d travel from Pittsburgh for a show. FYI – I’d pay more than 20 bucks to get in.
September 18th, 2012 at 12:57 am
I messaged
https://www.facebook.com/skullysmusicdiner
and
https://www.facebook.com/theshrunkenhead
to get you guys to Columbus, Ohio if you can!
September 18th, 2012 at 12:57 am
Sorry that was for the Columbus, Ohio Area
September 18th, 2012 at 2:30 am
Get the book tour smart and break the band. He has a road map of how to book a full us tour cost effectively. Written by Martin Atkins.
Ideally something liek this:
Indy, Chicago, Detroit/Ann Arbor, Dayton, Cincy, Louisville?, Phily, Coloumbus, head east to the coast, down the coast, into the tippy top of Florida, New Orleans, Texas, etc.
You might also contact Athan @ Cruxshadows.com as he books a good deal of goth industrial talent these days.
September 18th, 2012 at 2:09 pm
For san francisco the DNALounge has to be your destination . so many goth/industrial/ groups have played here check there website dnalounge.com at the website you will find all you need to get up in here
September 18th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
For Atlanta – Promoter DJ Aesthetic and the venue Bunker is Excellent
San Francisco – DNA Lounge / Death Guild
LA – well the big popular place is Das Bunker so that would be your best bet
September 19th, 2012 at 11:08 am
Hey Bryan. Jim Semonik here. I have handled shows here in Pittsburgh for the last 13 years and do every major dark scene tour that happens usually. Mr.Smalls is too big for a VAC show. The Rex Theater or the Hideout/Ironworks are appropriate. @Blight…maybe you could open this? Also, I released the Electronic saviors comps on Metro and play in the band Rein[Forced]. Also 15 years of DJ experience. Get in touch if you are interested. I almost booked you on that last tour with Haujobb and Din Fiv.
September 19th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Hi Bryan,
I’ve been booking, DJing and promoting industrial shows and club nights New Orleans for the last five years. Shows Attrition Productions has been involved in include VNV Nation, Covenant, Nitzer Ebb and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult. We’ve got some great venues at our disposal at this time, and are confident in meeting your turnout expectations. I’d really love the opportunity to book you down here. Please let me know if you’re interested!
Regards,
Matthew Checki
Attrition Productions
New Orleans, Louisiana
Styedog30@aol.com
Facebook.com/attritionnola
September 22nd, 2012 at 1:06 am
Can’t your label put you in touch with a tour manager or someone who can help with the logistics of this? I mean, bravo for wanting to take it on yourself, but usually most bands will work with someone who has the contacts and experience putting these sorts of things together. The way I’ve always seen it work is that the tour manager helps draw up a standard rider with what you want from the venues/promoters (food, tech, money, merch space, accomodations), then they shop it out to their contacts in the big cities and try and fill in smaller cities along the way. Once the venues/promoters decide to put your show on, it’s up to them to set the ticket price and advertise the show. Some venues and promoters will haggle the price, some won’t, some will want you to work for door without a guarantee, some will guarantee you a certain amount and some of the door, it’s all part of the negotiations to book the tour.
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:10 pm
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September 23rd, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Although most people know das bunker should be the venue for Los Angeles, I think it’s too small for VAC. The music box on hollywood blvd, would be perfect. There are enough people in Los angeles who would love love love seeing VAC so think a little bigger then das bunker, you deserve it! Bunker is too small and too fucking uncomfortably hot in the main room where VAC would most likely perform.
October 16th, 2012 at 11:29 am
Bryan, New Orleans is always a great place to play with knives..
October 16th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Bryan,
If u and Todd need free professional help in 2013? Im a experienced guitar/keyboard industrial/goth studio musician /certified sound/light/road logistics manager, who has done the west coast goth/ mainstream small venue thing for 20 +years and I know all your material.we have met a few times in the past.. I’m for real….
October 16th, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Please contact for 20 year resume..
October 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 am
There is an awesome club in Los Angeles called The Catch One. On Friday nights they present Das Bunker. Recent shows there have been Covenant, VNV Nation, Suicide Commando, etc. Your sound would fit right in there. There is a stage with plenty of room for dancing. It’s a goth, industrial, punk kind of crowd. Very nice. Would love to see you there.
October 30th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
my suggestions are for East Coast locations
Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland is a great venue. Many different shows and everyone flocks there when someone go. Bands like Modest Mouse, Dir en Grey, Gwar, Cradle of Filth, Wu Tang Clan, Three 6 Mafia, Deftones and many others plus there’s always local bands going to play. The State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia is a good place too. You could Easily stop by before or after DC next year when you hit the east coast(I hope you do Please!! :D)
Jaxx Nightclub in Springfield, Virginia I’m sure you might know that one it’s a little crap joint with TONS of metal shows so I feel that musically you’re pretty damn acceptable there ’cause I can see how that would be an issue :p
If I could suggest some promoting maybe put together something that we could download and print. That we could take to any local parcel store and have printed so that would save money for you and I’m sure no body would mind doing that, I sure wouldn’t wanna see you hit all these cities.
Oh and The Black Cat in DC is another to look at. Recently went to see Boris and the place is nice. Uhhhhmmmm OH! Spellbound club in DC obviously. Club Midnight is another in DC.
Best of luck dude. Love the new album! Ominous Rattle is my favorite. Think about the promoting thing i mention could make the difference you need.
November 15th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Not sure why no one mentioned Club Orpheus in Baltimore…
November 19th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Bryan if you come to East Coast, definitely look me up, wouldnt mind catching up and helping out any way i can.
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February 10th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
I wish I could provide you a little more insight on touring but I’ll pass it along gentleman’s name he books a lot of big names have come to Philly Bands like icon of coil and suicide commando. Hope that can help you a little bit .
Good luck,
Bernie
February 13th, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada would welcome you with open arms!
February 13th, 2013 at 9:04 pm
PS for venue info, talk to our guys at http://www.elysiumsc.ca/ they’ll figure something out for ya.
February 24th, 2013 at 5:57 am
Come to MEXICO !!!!!! We want VAC in Mexico!!!
February 28th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Arizona would love to have you here…..actually we have been waiting…. You would have a great turn out in phoenix area…
I hope to see you here!!!!
March 27th, 2013 at 10:55 am
I wish you would play somewhere between Houston{Numbers is a good club to play}and New Orleans{I live in Lafayette,la}I didnt even know you were on tour until I looked on youtube for any new old Puppy videos and saw you playing at Das Bunker. At least if you dont play around here get someone to do a decent recording of your show, I havent heard such interesting live vocals since Puppy {up till ’92}