We need to be exposed to a recent and faithful representation of an artist's material--- CD, DVD, photos, an online press kit---- to evaluate our ability to properly present the performer. If you have a website, that will probably be the best option for our initial needs. An email in advance of a mailing will be helpful, and we pledge to at least acknowledge the receipt of promotional items. Phone contact with The Moonlight would best be attempted between 3 and 6pm, CDT, to discuss details regarding bookings.

With feature performers, we may choose to negotiate a guarantee. More often, however, we simply offer a healthy percentage of the door, based on ticket sales priced according to the performers preference. Opening slots are mainly for those who are interested in playing for exposure, and a chance to sell some CDs.... we typically have no budget for opening acts, but we'll try to get you in front of as many listeners as we can. In any case, generous refreshments for the artist are on the house... within reasonable limits, of course. We'll try to provide someone to help with CD sales, of which the artist keeps 100%. Performers may choose to leave us a dozen or so extra discs, which we will stock and sell on commission.

Birmingham is an extremely hospitable community, and overnight accommodations are available at no charge in the homes of screened volunteers, or even at the nearby house of The Moonlight's proprietor... guest room, private bath, separate entrance, and breakfast omelette. We don't want an artist to leave town without making plans to come back soon. Please let us know how we can make your performance--- indeed, the entire experience--- one to remember fondly.