Experienced talent buyer Christina LaRocca gives some essential advice on how to successfully book gigs in the Tunecore blog. She effectively lays out very useful tips including how to reach out to a venue/booker, what should be part of your email, how to promote your show and ensure you get paid.
Check it out here! http://www.tunecore.com/blog/2014/07/13-tips-getting-gig-talent-buyer-christina-larocca.html