-Scheduling: All show's should be scheduled at least 2 months in advance, this gives print, web, and radio advertisement time to build up the show. It also gives word of mouth a chance to hype the bands as well. Of course this won't always happen, indeed some shows thrown together at the last minute have worked out amazingly, but lets try to plan ahead none the less.

-Requirements: Before a show will be considered booked Jose's must have: A date and time, band's contact info (all bands scheduled), a cover price or door arrangement, a coordinator of the event (someone who can do light paperwork is a plus)

-Load in: This is the one area where things can get very bad, very quickly. Preferably the coordinator of the show will arrive first to get a feeling for the space and to give the staff updates. This will hardly ever happen, so all bands, whether you are booking the show or playing with please try to arrive at or before 7:00 pm. This is especially important for opening acts, or bands that have large amounts of equipment and/or complex sound checks (both seem to go together). Drummers should arrive with kit first. We have two load in points, one is from the stairs adjacent to Wave St. (the parking lot next to our building will charge you to park there). The best idea is to pull up right in front of the building and put you're hazard lights on. For heavy and delicate equipment we have a handicap access ramp at the rear of the building. This can be reached from the bike path behind us, simply roll or walk the equipment through the parking lot and onto the path. The earlier we get you loaded in the better the quality of you're sound check. If you are running late or are lost please contact the staff here, the show coordinator might not know how to get back to hwy. 156 west after missing an exit off of the 101 south, but we do. And in the end don't worry too much, we try to work with whatever happens, as long as you do as well.

-Equipment Issues: If you know that you will need specialty equipment bring it! Jose's has enough stuff to get by, and we do alright by it I swear. If you need high quality vocal microphone or wireless headsets, we just won't have them. Contact us and find out what we do have, and what you need to make your sound work best. While we do have two storage areas for bands, the less equipment the better. If bands are comfortable with it, we always suggest sharing a drum kit, this will make transitioning from one band to the next far more seamless. Equipment can be left overnight and retrieved the next day after 11am, we have no problem with this, especially if the alternative is waiting till 4 in the morning to get out of here.

-Accommodation: If you are planning on playing at Jose's and are on tour or from out of town, let us know in advance. There is a good chance we can find you a place to stay, maybe just a couch or some carpet, but something. We know that hotel costs can eat away at a tour budget, so give us a heads up if you don't mind couch surfing. Jose's Lounge Underground is directly beneath a Mexican restaurant (a very good one I might add) and we try to get the bands playing fed at least before a show. While we cannot always do this, let us know if you are hungry.

-Merch / Lighting / Etc.: We can provide a couple tables for merchandise, usually right next to the stage. Our security and staff are not obliged to protect your merchandise so have a dedicated person at the table. Wall space can be used for T-shirts, LP's, posters and such, just ask if you need tape or tacs. While we have a few spotlights, anything special must be provided by the bands. We encourage people to bring along lighting equipment, smoke machines, lasers, anything to make the place a bit more spectacular. We do have a few things here, so once again, contact us with any questions. Now some basic facts: Don't use drugs here, don't bring outside alcohol here, don't start fights, don't be rude to our staff, don't disrespect other bands you are playing with, and don't tell your friends that "I'm not playing till 11 so don't show up till then" We are a very friendly place (no joke) and want to keep it that way.