Want your band to play at the "Cellar"?

Here's all the info!

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Thanks for inquiring about playing at The "Cellar" Teen Club!

The "Cellar" is operated by Harvest Youth Ministries, a Christian based non-profit organization. Our goal at the "Cellar" is to provide a safe place for kids to hang out. We have video games, two dance floors, basketball, inflatable games, an indoor skate park and of course, a stage. The average attendance on a Friday or Saturday night is about 300 kids.

While we have a great stage and some lighting The "Cellar" is not a true concert venue. The "Cellar" now has a PA system the bands can use. During the shows we still have all of the other things going on at the same time as we attempt to provide activities for all of our guests.

The "Cellar" hosts up the 200 bands each year. The crowd enjoys the music and The "Cellar" provides a way for bands to get their name and music out to the kids.

Our guests range in age from 14 to 19 years of age and enjoy many different styles of music. If your band has guests that will be older than 19, please let our management know (theman@thecellar.org). (Parents and relatives are always OK.) NOTE: Although our regular events are limited to teenagers and approved adults, some Cellar events are "All Ages" (typically our Premier Nights). During these events anyone under the age of 13 will need a parent or guardian to stay with them at all times.

Unless otherwise advised, all weekday shows (Mon-Thur) start at 7:00PM and bands should show up at 6:00 PM for set-up/sound checks. Shows on Friday and Saturday will begin at 8:30PM. Bands should show up at 8:00 PM for load in/set-up/sound checks. Show starts promptly at 8:30PM and bands should be prepared to play as early as 8:30PM, but please do not show up early as we have a youth event that gets out at approximately 8PM and showing up early interrupts it.

We try not to be too restrictive but do have a few guidelines which are as follows:
1. All deals are merchandise sales only unless guaranteed in writing PRIOR to the show. If you confirm that you have read these guidelines, please do NOT ask for money the night of the show. If we haven't planned on it you will not get it.

2. Bands are expected to Cellar promote their own shows. Any band producing less than 50 fans will most likely not be re-booked.

2b. Touring bands, National Acts and all Premier Night Headliners scheduled at the Cellar agree not to play within 50 miles of the Cellar for a period of not less than 30 days. Local bands agree not to play within 50 miles of the Cellar for not less than one week.

3. We generally reserve one spot per night for traveling/touring bands. The remaining slots are for local acts. With any other mix, we just don't have the crowd necessary for such a large venue.

4. There will be no foul language, lyrics or gestures that would offend anyone either on or off the stage. The judgment of Cellar management is final.

5. Bands may not invite members of the crowd onto the stage or promote indecent or dangerous behavior.

6. As a teen center, The Cellar is an absolutely drug and alcohol free venue. This includes both items brought onto our property and anything consumed prior to arrival. Intoxicated individuals will not be admitted on the premises. Additionally, any band caught sneaking people, drugs or alcohol into the building or into the backstage area will be ejected from the building immediately. In certain instances, local authorities will be notified.

7. The music selection is up to you. Whether punk, hardcore, emo or rock, we have found that the current modern style works pretty well and the heavier Christian seems to work OK also. For our Christian bands, praise and worship music is not appropriate with the secular crowd we draw. We also do not book acoustic acts for Friday and Saturday events.

8. We usually have three bands each night so your set should be no more than 30 minutes long. Again, the first band goes on at 8:30 PM and we must be done with any loud music by 11:00 PM.

9. "The Cellar" has an excellent sound system and all bands are required to use it. Bring all of your instruments, including drums. If you have any special needs other than direct boxes and such please let us know. Also, please send us a note indicating how many vocal mics, guitar and bass amp mics, and extra instrument mics/cables (such as keyboards, bongos, etc.) you are going to need. Basically a quick layout of the stage.

10. If any sound gear is broken during performance, (such as mics dropped or swung) the band is responsible for their actions and will be required to pay for all repairs. If there is a verified accident, "The Cellar" will split payment for repair.

11. Bands need to arrive at "The Cellar" at the previously given time on the day of the event for set up and sound checks (Friday/Saturday shows arrive at 8:00 PM; Mon-Thur shows arrive at 6:00 PM). If bands do not make it within a half hour of that time, they will be removed from the line-up. Bottom line, please show up on time!

12. Bands do not have access to the soundboard, power amps, etc. No one except Cellar sound engineers may touch any sound gear other than microphones and monitors.

13. Bands are responsible for their equipment AND their guests.

14. A table will be provided for each band to conduct merchandise sales. Merchandise must not be offensive in any way and bands may not sell or give away any consumable (food, drink, etc) items.

15. Loading is done through the double doors at the rear of the building. Because of sound ordinances, once we have started the music we cannot open doors to load or unload until we are done. A security person must be present when the doors are open. Additionally, bands are not allowed to practice in the loading area because the sound carries across the street and bothers the neighbors. Unplugged guitars, etc., are OK, but no amplified music and PLEASE, NO drums! Also, no one is allowed outside the rear of the building except for loading and unloading.

16. Each band member will receive a free pass for admission and a back stage pass (colored wristband) for themselves for identification purposes. We allow one free backstage pass per band for a roadie or other guest. If additional backstage passes are needed they must be purchased, they are $10 each for normal events. "The Cellar" may deny additional backstage passes as necessary for crowd control. We can also provide lockers for personal items if requested.

17. All band members must enter the building via the backstage entrance off of Bobbie Place.

18. If you have any promo pictures, please send them to display them on our band board ahead of time.

19. All booking for the Cellar is done through E-mail and NOT at the venue or via telephone.

If you have any questions or comments please e-mail them to Jim Kilby at theman@thecellar.org

When sending e-mail PLEASE include your name and the name of the band, plus attach any previous e-mail traffic referencing the event.
Mail Promo Packs to:
Harvest Youth Ministries - The Cellar
2852 Wilmington Pike
Kettering, OH 45419