HOSTS NEEDED: David Dondero – November 2022

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Undertow Shows continues to advocate for COVID precautions – with updates and modifications as necessary. In order to do these shows as safely as possible for hosts, guests, and artists we’ll be asking all guests to agree to specific terms before they can purchase tickets to attend a show…

+ All attendees must wear a mask over their nose and mouth while inside the show space.

+ All attendees must wear a mask over their nose and mouth while interacting with the artist one-on-one, regardless of environment.

+ Undertow HIGHLY encourages all eligible patrons to get vaccinated against
COVID-19.

Thank you for understanding and following these policies so we can keep our artists on the road and touring.

We’re looking for people to host David Dondero Undertow Shows in November 2022.

We’ll make this as easy as possible for the hosts. All you have to do is let us borrow your living room (for approx 3 hours) and check-in guests at the door upon arrival. In return you’ll get 5 free tickets for your friends and our eternal gratitude.

Do you live in or near one of the cities listed below? Do you have large living room, loft space, community space, art gallery, yoga studio, coffee shop, or other space that can comfortably and safely host up to 50 people? If so, please read everything on this page and fill in the form below to submit your space.

David would love to play a show at your place!

Nov 01 : Birmingham AL
Nov 02 : Nashville TN
Nov 03 : Chattanooga TN
Nov 04 : Asheville NC
Nov 05 : Atlanta GA / Athens GA
Nov 08 : Wilmington NC
Nov 09 : Greenville NC
Nov 10 : Richmond VA
Nov 11 : Washington DC
Nov 12 : Philadelphia PA
Nov 13 : NYC / Brooklyn 
Nov 14 : NYC / Brooklyn 
Nov 15 : NYC / Brooklyn 
Nov 16 : Boston MA
Nov 17 : Portland ME
Nov 18 : Vermont / New Hampshire
Nov 19 : Buffalo NY
Nov 20 : Toronto, ONTARIO
Nov 21 : Hamilton, ONTARIO
Nov 23 : Detroit MI
Nov 24 : Cleveland OH
Nov 25 : Columbus OH
Nov 26 : Indianapolis IN
Nov 27: Cincinnati OH
Nov 28 : Lexington KY / Louisville KY
Nov 29 : St. Louis MO
Nov 30 : Memphis TN

IMPORTANT!
1. Please read everything so you know how it works.
2. Fill in the form below.
3. Sit tight and we’ll get back to as soon as possible if we can confirm a show at your place.

A few things we want you to know about…

1. LOCATION
In the past we’ve booked all kinds of spaces. It can be residential, commercial, community, or any other space where you can host a private gathering. Bonus points for being centrally located! The space should comfortably and safely hold a minimum of 25 people. Show us what you got!

There needs to be street parking, a parking garage, or public transportation nearby so guests can access your space easily. Before you offer to host a show, please check with your neighbors to confirm they’re ok with a bunch of extra people coming over. It would be a huge bummer if someone called the cops because of all the extra cars and people.

2. CAPACITY
Be realistic. This is the number of tickets we put on sale. Please keep in mind when determining your capacity, you get five free tickets for friends that won’t be included in the ticketed capacity. The capacity you tell us will be the number of tickets we put on sale. EXAMPLE: If we sell 50 tickets and you invite 5 guests, there will be 55 people at the show.

3. TICKET PRICE
Ticket price will be $20. Everyone must buy tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. There will be no reselling or third-party tickets sales. All tickets sales are direct to fans from Undertow. Limit 4 tickets per person. These shows usually sell out quickly and we want everyone to have a fair opportunity to buy tickets.

4. GUEST LIST
We’ll provide the host with a list of everyone coming to the show. The host won’t have to deal with any money and will only need to check people off the list as they arrive. We ask guests to arrive between 7:15-7:45pm. The shows start at 8pm and we ask everyone to be out of your space within 30 minutes after the show has ended. That’s usually no later than 10pm.

5. FREE TICKETS FOR HOSTS
The host gets 5 additional free tickets for the show. If you have other friends beyond your 5 guests who want to come to the show you should direct them buy tickets online. These guests will also need to bring a completed vaccine card to attend the show.

6. PROMOTING THE SHOW
Shows will promoted through Undertow’s websites, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and by word-of-mouth. We’ll create individual Facebook events for each show and make you the event admin so you can easily invite friends and community members. We’d appreciate your help to spread the word on your Facebook and Instagram, too.  Please don’t post your address. The address only goes to people after they buy tickets.

Home addresses will not be published on the web and will only be given to those who purchase tickets. In addition to respecting your privacy, we need to keep the show locations private so random folks don’t show up and party-crash.

7. SOUND SYSTEM & LIGHTING
You don’t need a sound system. Most of the shows are totally acoustic. But some artists bring along a small sound system if they’re playing electric instruments. If they need access to an electrical outlet or power strip, we’ll let you know.

You don’t need any special lighting. But it would be great if you had some kind of ambient lighting like a lamp on coffee table, floor lamp, or overhead lights with a dimmer to help create a cozy mood.

8. SEATING
You don’t need seating for everyone. If you have a bunch of chairs, great! But most shows are floor seating and we let guests know they should bring folding chair, cushion, or pillow to sit on during the show.

9. OPENING ARTISTS
We don’t have openers at these shows. It’s much easier for us to keep things simple and stay on schedule if it’s just one artist playing. We’re also trying to keep the amount of time guests are in your space to a minimum.

10. FRIENDLY PETS
We love cats and dogs, we really do! But an excitable pet running around during the show can be distracting for the guests and performers. If you have curious and friendly 4-legged family members, would you be ok with putting them in another part of the house, or sending them to a friend’s house, during the show?

If all that sounds ok,
PLEASE FILL IN ALL FIELDS BELOW

How many guests do you think you can host? The capacity you provide will be the number of tickets we put on sale. Keep in mind when determining your capacity that you will receive five free tickets for friends. EXAMPLE: If we sell 50 tickets and you invite 5 guests, there will be 55 people at the show.
ADA Accessibility
Your space does not have to be ADA accessible to host, however it is a major bonus. If your space isn't fully ADA accessible, please let us know about the entrance (front door, back door, steps, etc...).
If you are renting your home or space, do you have permission from your landlord to host this show?
Do you have permission from everyone who lives in your home or works at the space to host this show
Will everyone in your home or space be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of the show? This includes children.
Everyone attending an Undertow Show is required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter. NO EXCEPTIONS. Hosts will be responsible for checking vaccine cards as guests arrive. If someone shows up without proof of vaccine, they will not be allowed to enter the show. We will make this very clear to guests before they purchase tickets and we'll send a reminder to them before the show. Are you OK with this?
Everyone attending the show will be required to wear a mask while indoors. Are you OK with this?
It's totally cool if you don't want people to bring alcohol. We realize some shows being held in a churches or commercial spaces have restrictions and we're happy to pass that info on to guests, but this is what we usually tell guests if you are ok with them bringing beverages: "The host is allowing attendees to bring a few beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy at the show. But please remember that this is a low-key intimate acoustic performance, not a party. Please take all empty containers with you when you leave."
Address where the show will be hosted
Street addresss
Apartment or unit number
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Let us know where guests should park (street parking, nearby lot or garage parking, public transit stops, etc)
Let us know where the performer should park (drive way, reserved space, street parking, etc)
Let us know what sort of seating situation you have; chairs for everyone, a few chairs, couches, mostly floor seating, etc. If it's mostly floor seating we'll let guests know to bring a pillow or cushion to sit on during the show.
Anything else you want us to know?

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Please read the and accept the agreement below.

Thank you for agreeing to host this performance for David Dondero (ARTIST). We are excited to work together with you (HOST) to make this a successful, safe and enjoyable evening for everyone involved. Please read over this to make sure we are in agreement on how things will work for the show.

WE agree to provide one musical performance by ARTIST, approximately 60 – 90 minutes in length. Unless otherwise stated, the HOST will not need to provide a sound system.

HOST agrees to provide the venue in good working order, clean, safe and well lighted.

WE agree to handle all admission charges and that the HOST will not be responsible for paying ARTIST.

HOST agrees that the venue can adequately and safely accommodate and agreed number of guests.

HOST agrees that no other musical acts will appear without prior written consent.

HOST agrees that the venue will not change without prior written consent.

HOST agrees to notify their neighbors about this event and that the HOST has no reason to believe that this event will cause undue stress on the community or neighborhood.

HOST and ARTIST will be responsible for checking guests in at the door. WE will provide the HOST with a list of people that have paid for admission to this performance. If anyone arrives at the venue that is not on the provided list, the HOST will not allow this person in unless they are a previously invited, complimentary guest of ARTIST or of the HOST. Each guest must show a completed COVID-19 vaccine card to enter. NO EXCEPTIONS.

WE agree that the HOST is not responsible for providing food or refreshments to ARTIST or anyone in attendance.

WE agree that we will work together with the HOST to make sure that no one enters the venue with any food or drinks unless the HOST has agreed to this in advance.

WE agree to work together with the HOST to make sure that any inappropriate behavior by guests is stopped, and if necessary, WE will work together with the HOST to ask uncooperative guests to leave.

HOST understands that ARTIST may sell merchandise at the venue, including but not limited to Vinyl, CDs, Shirts.

WE agree to work together with the HOST to make sure all guests leave before 10pm or within 30 minutes of the end of the performance. The HOST understands that ARTIST is not obligated to remain at the venue after all the guests have left.

WE agree that if necessary, WE will be in charge of any necessary refunds.

It is understood that this agreement is only between the HOST and ARTIST and that Undertow assumes no liability.

If you, the HOST, agree to everything weʼve outlined here, please digitally sign by agreeing and accepting below. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this or anything else, please do not hesitate to call or email us so we can sort things out quickly.

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