 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Due to increasing volume, we cannot
answer all email correspondence. But don't worry, most inquiries
can be answered on this web site. So before you contact Karen directly,
please read through the FAQ. Chances are, you will find an answer
to your question here. Karen will not respond to questions which
can be answered on the web site. Scroll to the bottom of the page for Karen's email.
When is Slaid coming to my area?
What are the details on this
show (time, address, etc)?
Who's playing in Slaid's band?
How do I book Slaid for a show?
Can I record the show?
How can I get a recording of "He's
Six"?
Where can I find chords to Slaid's
songs?
What model guitar does Slaid play and what pickup does he use?
When will Slaid put out a new album?
Where can I send a demo CD (or anything
else) to Slaid and/or Karen?
How can I get myself (my band) an opening gig for
Slaid?
How do I sign up for the mailing
list?
Is Karen Poston Slaid's wife?
I can't find an answer to my question here. Who
can I contact?
When is Slaid coming to my area?
Every confirmed show is listed
here at Slaid.com on the Tour Info page.
If it's not on the Tour Info page, we don't know about it. Slaid
plays all over the continental US, plus once or twice a year in Canada,
the UK and Holland. Someday maybe he'll make it to Australia and
other far-off places. We'll put it on the site as soon as we know
about it.
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What are the details on this show (time, address,
etc)?
All show details known to us are listed here at Slaid.com
on the Tour Info page. If you need more
info, please contact the venue.
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Who's playing in Slaid's band?
As you may have noticed, Slaid's
band changes from gig to gig. Whenever possible, band personnel for each show will be included on the Tour Info page.
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Is Slaid available for a private party?
Maybe. All of Slaid's shows
are booked by the Keith Case Agency:
BOOKING:
Keith Case Agency
Keith Case & Associates
1025 17th Ave. South, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37212
Contact: Lee Olsen
p. 615-327-4646
f. 615-327-4949
lee@keithcase.com
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Can I record the show?
Slaid cannot give permission to record shows. Only the record company
can do that. Plus, many venues have policies against unauthorized
recording. That said, Slaid won't turn you in for making a
personal recording.
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How can I get a recording of "He's Six"?
"He's Old; He's Six" is a song written and recorded by
Slaid's bass player, Ivan Brown, his wife, Kristen Anderson, Gurf Morlix
and Brende Fuller. Ivan recently finished a CD of his own songs which
is now available at Slaid's shows or through www.ivanbrown.com.
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Where can I find chords to Slaid's songs?
There's nothing official out there,
but AltCountryTab.com has a
few of Slaid's songs charted.
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What model guitar does Slaid play, and what pickup does he use?
Slaid plays his father's Gibson J-50 (which he bought new in 1965) with
Martin SP Medium strings. He blends a Baggs I-beam pickup with an
AudioTechnica 831a acoustic intrument mic through a Raven Labs
two-channel DI.
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When will Slaid put out a new album?
Slaid's latest CD, Unsung, was released on May23, 2006. There won't be anything new till at least 2008 . . .
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Where can I send a demo CD (or anything else) to
Slaid and/or Karen?
Slaid
writes his own songs or writes with old friends
and is not looking for songs to cover. Opening slots are also
reserved for old friends and Slaid's favorite young artists. If
you send us a CD, we cannot
guarantee that we will listen to it.
Over the years Slaid has sent his own share of demos and learned the following:
Established musicians and music professionals are inundated with demo
CDs these days; there are not enough hours in the day to listen to even
a fraction of them. Unfortunately, most unsolicited
demos/homemade CDs are not very impressive. This, combined with
the fact that people prefer to discover music on their own, results in
the unfortunate feeling that demos are a nuisance, and they are often
never even heard.
Even if a demo does make a favorable impression, the receiver of a demo
is often not in a position to offer any help to the demo artist based
solely on the demo; there must be a relationship, a history.
Bottom line is: if you send a demo and don't hear back from your target
you might follow up with an email (one!), but that's it. If the
receiver loves the demo, and wants to help out, they will get in
touch. Anything less, and you won't hear anything. You must
move on.
If you
still feel compelled to send material, send it to:
Karen Cleaves
1304 Bob Harrison St
Austin TX 78702-1136
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How can I get myself (my band) an opening gig for Slaid?
This is the best way: Keep an eye on Slaid's touring
schedule. When he's headed to your area, call the venue to see if
they are looking for an opening act. If Slaid is not touring with
an opener and you have a good relationship with the local venue, you should
be able to get the gig.
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How do I sign up for the mailing list?
www.slaid.com/contact.html
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Is Karen Poston Slaid's wife?
No. Slaid's wife is Karen Cleaves. Karen
Poston, who wrote the song Lydia, is an old friend of Slaid's who lives
in Austin, Texas and has a great album called "Real Bad." For more
info on Karen Poston go to KarenPoston.com.
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I can't find an answer to my question here. Who
can I contact?
Slaid's
wife, Karen
Cleaves will be happy to answer any questions that are not available on
this site. Please try to find an answer to your question here on
the site before you contact Karen at kjcleaves@grandecom.net.
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