GENERAL:
we book original live music only on sunday and monday nights. we do not book any other nights. since we only do 4 bands per week, we are not able to honor (or respond to) many booking requests, please don't take it personally if we don't get back to you with a date. we really appreciate that you want to play our little place, and sorry if it doesn't work out!
we book what we enjoy musically, and what will draw a crowd. we do not have a built in crowd for live music, and rely on bands to bring people to play for. touring bands either have to have a significant local following or a local band willing to book the show with them to get a slot. we do not match up touring bands with locals, we host 2 bands each night, and for the most part book the night as a package rather than matching up acts who don't know each other. we expect to have at least 30 people come to see the show... spread the word!!!
other area shows:
PLEASE don't book another dc area show within 2 weeks of the galaxy hut show, as this is a conflict. Touring bands please note that we are 10-15 minutes away from dc clubs, and we will not book you if you have another show on your tour that is between baltimore and fredericksburg, va. We (and you) want your dc fans to come out to the show, which they are not going to do if they can see you in dc a couple nights later!!!
PAYMENT:
we charge a $5 cover, and bands share $4 of that. the house keeps $1 to help pay for the door person. band members also get drink deals, but food is full price.
LOAD IN:
we do not have ANY storage room, so the 2nd band has to wait until the first band is finished playing to load in, unless you're sharing equipment.
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT:
since we are a small room, we have a minimal sound system. we have a loud vocal pa with 2 sm58s, one sm57, 3 mic stands and 2 direct boxes for keyboards/beats or acoustic guitar. the pa has 8 XLR inputs with phantom power, we have 8 mic cables, one vocal monitor and that's it. no backline equipment, stands, or random cables. we don't mic drums or amps, as it is not necessary for a venue our size. we do not soundcheck unless the setup is complicated, and please don't spend an hour working on your tone or tuning your drums while setting up because we're open for business and are a small room. basically, playing the galaxy hut is kinda like band practice, set your amps where they are at practice, and we'll make sure the crowd can hear the vocals and stuff you have going through the PA.
TIME:
the first band should show up with enough time to set up, drink a couple beers and begin playing at 9:30 (please don't start before 9:30 as that's when we tell people our shows start!!!)
SPACE:
please do not put equipment in booths or on tables, and do not move furniture around. please note if your band has more than 4 people or a ton of equipment you may not be able to fit our stage area!!! please set up merch under our jukebox.
FLYERS: please send flyers to our MAILING address: 2713 wilson blvd arlington va 22201. please note our physical address is 2711, which seems to make a big difference when we're receiving mail in a timely fashion.
GUEST LIST AND AGE POLICY:
since we're a small place with a small cover, we don't offer a guest list. we are also strictly 21 and over, the ONLY exception being a band member.
thanks for looking at this and wanting to play galaxy hut!!!