You might like some of the ideas in the link below about How to get Gigs. Although it's aimed I think mainly at Original/Indie bands most of the tips will apply to covers acts too.
"Getting to know" the venue promoters by regularly visiting the venues will work - but you can obviously only do this if you have the time. Watching other bands play the venues you're aiming for though is always a good investment of your time. You can learn how good you need to be, how you can improve on what these other bands do and also network for gig-swapping or even to host your own gigs as the writer Henry Carden (himself a promoter), says in point 4 of the link below.
Hosting your own gigs with another band (or two) is often a great way to break into gigging before you have the experience you'll need to get work in more prestigious venues. With a little work at self-promoting your events it can also guarantee good crowds and some income to help with new gear.
Here's the link - the tips will work if you're not on Teesside btw!
BBC - How to Get Gigs
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