Unk’s is currently booked thru Jan 2010.  If new bands are accepted in the next booking session for Spring 2010 the following info applies.

We currently book Friday and Saturday only.  Bands must be able to perform 3 50 minute sets or two 80 minute sets, we do not book openers.  Showtime is from 10:45pm – 2am with max breaks of 15 minutes.

Typically pay is based on the greater of a guarantee or a percentage of door cover, as well as receiving a case of domestic bottles and dinner for the band.  PA System and Sound Engineer provided.  Bands who promote themselves and have a following will be well rewarded by this system. 

If you have interest in booking, please forward the following info which I will be sure to review :

• Website or myspace (if available)
• Set List (percentage of covers to orginals)
• High res digital Logo in B&W and Color, as well as blank digital posters if available.
• Requested guarantee and/or percentage

 If you would like to mail demo CDs, DVDs, Info, etc.  Please mail to:

Unk’s

Attn: Jeremy

PO Box.. 2577

All correspondence should be through email: Jeremy@drunksoasis.com

Thanks for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Jeremy

Dear City Council Member:

I write today to voice my opinion on the recent discussion involving crime overall in Greenville, as well as the attempt to restructure the Public/Private Club Use in downtown Greenville.  While the recent shootings and murders in the downtown area are tragic, I feel that these are somewhat isolated events.  Unfortunately, there are other sections of Greenville where incidents like this are a regular occurrence instead of a somewhat isolated incident.  With that being said, I do feel that both issues need to be seriously contemplated and addressed.

In my opinion, as well as others with whom I have discussed this issue, the best idea of the fifteen (15) proposed actions in the downtown area is to require all Public/Private Clubs  to have an off duty officer working in the establishment.  From first hand knowledge this has many benefits.  Patrons feel safer, a qualified individual is available to assist security in properly dealing with issues which arise, and a uniformed officer is a definite deterrent to underage drinking and fake IDs, as well as problematic patrons.   Further, officers would be aware of activities within the Clubs, as opposed to only dealing with the patrons when they end up on the street at closing time.  From a business owners perspective this also lowers potential liability as a sworn officer would be available to testify during any type of lawsuit which may arise from a number of issues.  A patron is a lot less likely to drive a vehicle when having consumed too many beverages when they have to walk by a uniformed officer and then drive from the parking lot.

Realizing this email is already rather lengthy, the other ideas I support would be: 1) Glass (or other transparent materials) on the front of these businesses.  Not only would this help with security as far as visibility into the establishments, but also would force owners to maintain and improve the interiors of their buildings and give a better overall feel to the downtown area much like Evans Street and the new Winslow’s Tavern (at least I believe that is the name).  2) Requiring the grandfather Clubs to obtain Special Use Permits instead of operating without fear of repercussions when the business is not operated properly.

It is a sad day when the murder of a woman who just wanted peace in her neighborhood and to be rid of drug dealers and violence does not cause the same uproar as the tragic incidents downtown, especially when crime is a regular occurrence in that neighborhood.  All areas of Greenville deserve to be policed with the number of units assigned in direct proportion to the current level of crime.  The bar owners can afford these measures.  The majority of their money is made off of cover sales which generate no sales tax, so while it has already been stated that the property taxes generate less than $20,000 per year, it would also be interesting to know how much sales tax revenue is reported by these businesses and makes its way back to Greenville.  With Penny Draft and Dollar Liqour being the norm in this area I do not imagine that the sales tax revenue makes up for the $500,000 shortfall.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Spengeman

For anyone interested or who was there, Gifts for Grunts raised $1,150 which will be used to purchase goods and make gift packs for the men of Marine Delta Co. 2AABN currently serving in Iraq.  Thanks to all of you who showed up and supported such a great cause.  Without patrons like you we would be unable to host such great events to bring a little joy into the lives of others.  I also would like to thank Mick from 99X and the members of Stairwell, Assembly Required and Tailgate for donating their time and talent.  If you have yet to see one or any of these bands be sure to check them out at a live show, preferably at Unk's, but anywhere you can find them you will be in for a treat.

Also a very special thanks to our troops, the men and women, who day in and day out put their lives on the lines so that we may be fortunate to live free in such a great country.

Thanks,
Jeremy


Unk’s will be hosting the “Gifts for Grunts” Benefit on Thursday, August 27^th from 7p-11p. 

The event will be hosted by Mick from 99.5 the X along with a live remote and perhaps an infamous “Short Bus Sing-Along” or two.

Participating bands are Stairwell, Assembly Required and Tailgate.

We will be collecting a minimum donation of $5 at the door starting at 7pm.  All monies collected at the door will be used to purchase goods for Marine Delta Company 2AABN currently stationed in Afghanistan.  All expenses related to this event will be paid by Unk’s out of pocket including postage for the purchased goods, so you can be assured, and assure any who ask, that all money will be used to purchase much needed supplies.  The main items to be purchased will include socks, Gold Bond foot powder, beef jerky and other staples requested by the platoon.

On a personal note, my fiancée and I thank you for your participation as her brother, Jason, is part of this Platoon and is currently serving his 2^nd tour (previously was in Iraq).  While it is not an easy time for us, or anyone with family overseas, it is very important to support our troops and keep them in good morale anyway possible.  Jason has already run over an IED (land mine) in his tank and fortunately none of the 4 crew was seriously injured and Jason has returned to duty.  Please keep him and all of our troops in your prayers.

We thank the bands and all those providing their time and talent for the “Gifts for Grunts” benefit, as well as you, the supporters of Unk’s whose patronage make events like this possible.

Thank you for your time and support.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Spengeman

Unk’s

252-758-1568

jeremy@drunksoasis.com

Due to the number of bands who request to be Dr.Unk's friend, we do not accept bands as friends unless they are scheduled to play at Dr.Unk's.  If you would like to introduce us to your music in the hopes of playing at Dr.Unk's, please see the associated blog.

By no means are we trying to be exclusive, but with 800 friends and counting we like to be able to easily stay in touch with our friends and customers as opposed to reading 100s of bulletins posted by bands who are not currently in our rotation.

Thanks for your cooperation and we would love to hear your music, but please send  it through the appropriate route as discussed in Band Bookings Blog.