Should you use the Phone or Email for Band Booking?

Some bands like to turn up at a venue out of the blue armed with their demo CD to try and secure a band booking. Others post out newsletters, email or telephone to pitch themselves. Each of  these methods will work to a greater or lesser degree.

Here's an article than looks at the differences between two of the most  cost-effective ways to get a band booking at a new venue. Email or telephone.

Here's my take on using the phone for band booking
In my experience a far more reliable way to bring those band bookings in - and fast...


Anyone prefer email to the phone?