Band Listing FAQ:
- Who can add bands?
- Can I add a band that I'm not a member of?
- So how do I add a band?
- I added a band, but it isn't in the list yet. Why?
- How long does it take for my listing to be approved?
- I need to make changes to my entry... how?
- Are the usernames and passwords linked to my account on the board?
- Someone else added my band, but I need to make some changes... how?
- My links and/or pictures/logos aren't working. Why?
- What are those band info boxes I see scattered around the site?
- How do I get my band to show up that way?
- My band used to be listed, now it isn't. Why?
Who can add bands?
Anyone! You might be a member or manager of the band. You might be a musician from another band. Or you could just be a fan, wanting to spread the word around. Doesn't matter who you are... put it up there! back to FAQ
Can I add a band that I'm not a member of?
Sure you can. We'd love you to do that. They would probably be happy to hear you are busy pimping them out! There is only one catch... if the band in question wants to assume control of their band entry (to make changes or even remove it), we will
allow them to do that.
It would also be courteous for you to let them know you listed them here. You should of course do the best job you can making the entry one they would be happy with and
approve of. Finally, if they ask you for control of the record, you'll need to do that... just let us know and give us their contact info. We'll take care of the rest.
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So how do I add a band?
Go to the band listings page, and click "add/edit a band". Then choose "Add a band". Fill out the form as completely as possible, paying heed to the tips and instructions on that page. Be especially sure to include usable "booking contact" information, since that is half the point of being listed here! back to FAQ
I added a band, but it isn't in the list yet. Why?
We have a small team of moderator/editors that looks over new entries to make sure they are good to go before they are released. Why? Mainly for quality control purposes... no one
wants to see useless spam, or to try using a list of bands with little or no useful information attached.
We also like to help out... spellcheck, fix links to make sure they work, and so on. We might
even visit your website and dig up a picture... if you didn't give us one, and we find one that looks cool! If you think we're high or nuts, you can always edit your record to take it
back out. The goal is simply to make sure your entry is the best that it can be, both for you and for all of the readers that are looking for you. Please make sure to include usable
contact information... so we can contact you if we have any questions or issues with getting your entry published. It should also be there for readers, so they can get in touch with
you for show booking purposes.
Note: No need to worry about us seeing your password or anything, in case you use that username/password anywhere else... we can't. It is nice and encrypted for your safety. We also
don't "screen" bands. If your entry is filled out nicely and accurate, you get in. You're not going through a listening test, or anything like that!
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How long does it take for my listing to be approved?
Might be very quickly, might take a while. How's that for evading the question? Just kidding! Here's the scoop: We usually check out new entries multiple times a day. But we do have lives, so there might be times where it takes a day or two. But on average, if your entry is good to go (or very close), you should see it approved within 6-24 hours or so. back to FAQ
I need to make changes to my entry... how?
When you first made your entry, you gave it a username and password. That is all you need! It is almost just like when you first added your band... go to the band listing page, and click "add/edit a band".
Then choose "Edit your bands". You will be asked for that username and password.
You will then get a list of everything you've ever submitted to us, including bands. Find the one you would like to edit, click "edit", and do your thing.
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Are the usernames and passwords linked to my account on the board?
No. They are completely independent. You can use whatever username/passwords you like, and as many different ones as you like... as long as you can remember them. Of course if you
are a board member, it might be convenient to use the same combo you use for the board... but you don't have to.
This way anyone can make submissions, even if they don't care to register as a user on the message board.
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Someone else added my band, but I need to make some changes... how?
You should probably take over ownership of your own band record, and have every right to it. Just let us know, and we'll arrange for that to happen. One that is done, you can edit it all you like. Now, if you don't want to bother with all of that, and just have a quickie change to make, send it to us and we'll fix it for you. back to FAQ
My links and/or pictures/logos aren't working. Why?
You probably didn't enter the entire URL correctly. In most cases that means you forgot to include "http://" at the beginning of it.
We try to check for that when approving submissions, but we might miss it too. Just go in and edit your entry, adding that missing part.
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What are those band info boxes I see scattered around the site?
Those are our "Check this out" blocks. We have them on on certain pages in the site, to bring people's attention to new bands they might be interested in. Notice that if you refresh the page, a different band will show up in that block... you should see a different one almost every time the page is loaded. back to FAQ
How do I get my band to show up that way?
Just submit a band entry! The selection is completely random, so every band in our database can show up in one of those blocks. This is one of the reasons we check them out before approving them... all approved bands will be splattered and highlighted on our pages, not just stuck in a list! It is also another good reason to include logo and picture links if you can... your block will look much nicer and eye-catching if you do. back to FAQ
My band used to be listed, now it isn't. Why?
Well, we don't want the list to get stale. So many band listings are full of bands that no longer exist... they get hard to wade through. Who wants to dig through a list looking
for bands to book or share bills with, when no-one knows if they're even around anymore?
So we keep track of when you submitted the band, and of every time you edit your record. If you haven't touched it in over a year, it is not going to be displayed in the lists anymore.<
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So edit your record once in a while, to let us know you are still here! You don't actually have to change anything... go to edit, then submit... it will reset the date.
Don't worry, even if it isn't displayed anymore, it is still there. When you follow the steps for editing your records, it will be in the list. Once you open it and submit it again,
it will show up in the listings again.
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