PLEASE READ THIS PAGE
before inquiring about performing at the Studio.
OUR PHILOSOPHY and OUR AUDIENCE
We follow a listening room philosophy. As a performer here, you will never be treated as "wallpaper": you'll have the full attention of the audience during your performance (including in-between tunes...so bring your best banter!). You'll be able to connect with your fans --- both established and prospective --- in a way that's simply not possible at louder venues.
Please check out our About page, the most recent Buzz, and the unedited reviews of Studio 99 from our past performers and audience on Indie On the Move.
Our 8 pm weekend headlining shows, weekday jam sessions and other weekday events, and 7 pm Fourth Saturday Open Mics are alcohol-free --- coffees, teas, soft drinks, snacks, and chocolates are always available for sale.
We have occasional late-night sets (starting at 10:30.) We're working with the City of Nashua to allow BYOB for these events, but we're not there yet! There will be a $3 BYOB fee, on top of ticket fees, for those B-ing their own B.
We're located in the midst of a dozen of downtown Nashua's best restaurants. Our door is a 30-second walk from The Nashua Garden and a 3-minute walk from The Peddler's Daughter --- two of Nashua's best pubs.
Ian Ethan Case. Photo by Ceaser Photography, Nashua, NHIan Ethan Case, an innovative acoustic double-neck guitarist who performed for us during in May of 2009, had this to say about our performance space:
It is a dream come true to have the opportunity to play in a real listening room like Studio 99. After a few years of playing in noisy bar and restaurant situations where music is not the primary focus, I really cherish the chance to play in a situation where people are really showing up just to listen.
For me, the whole point of composing and performing instrumental music is to communicate; it's not about surface-level entertainment, but trying to share with others the new musical ideas that I've come across so far. Listening rooms make it possible to do just that...and it's a better, richer, deeper, more detailed, more interesting, more memorable experience for everyone!
Read the rest of the buzz here.
OUR ACOUSTIC
As our 1100 square foot space features 16-foot ceilings, tile floors, and tall windows, our acoustic is extremely live.
Due to our acoustic and the attentiveness of our audiences, many of our performers who typically perform with sound reinforcement find that they can play 100% acoustic at Studio 99 without having to "push"; bands who usually play through PAs usually find that they can perform with just a few mics and amps. We do have a small 8-channel Behringer PA (with Yamaha speakers) if it's needed.
Our house capacity is 80. There is SRO space for an additional 20.
Teresa Storch at a recent Open Mic; photo by Ceaser Photography
SELLING CDs / MERCHANDISE
We're always happy to help set up a display area for your CDs, other merchandise, and mailing list sign-up sheets, as well as to help with sales (from a small table to a big spread on the grand piano.)
Please let us know in advance what you'd like in terms of help on this front.
ARTIST BOOKING and COMPENSATION
At this time, particularly since we don't have bar revenues to work with, we're not able to offer guarantees. Rather, we work on a split of the door proceeds (a percentage agreed upon in advance.) This setup provides an incentive for both Studio 99 and the artist to promote the event to the greatest extent possible.
Please consult our full calendar
If you've read this page, checked our calendar, and feel you're a good fit for Studio 99, write us at the general inquiries email address on our contact page. Thanks!
Artists who've booked dates: please check out our
for important details.
WHY ISN'T STUDIO 99 ON MYSPACE?
A lot of great small venues have a presence on MySpace. We did too, but we discontinued it.
photos on this page courtesy of Ceaser Photography, Nashua, NH
