The Poet's Loft

514-B Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-762-5197

Hours of Operation
9am -5pm Monday thru Saturday
Wednesdays 9am until 10pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Open Mic


2010 Events

Wednesday February 3rd
8:00pm

 


Arkansas Grand Slam
November 5th & 6th

 

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Booking the Space

Our performance auditorium is separated from the social & concession area to facilitate an optimum environment for our audience. Our lighted stage is backed by a bay window providing beautiful view of downtown Hot Springs. A major enhancement in September 2004 was the installation of a state of the art sound system through out the facility The Poets Loft is well know for "THE BEST SOUND IN TOWN" .

NO DRUGS
NO SMOKING

NO B. S.
NO EXCEPTIONS


The performance booking format is as follows:


FEATURE POETS ARE BOOKED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 8PM FOR A 20 TO 30 MINUTE PERFORMANCE

To book, please follow the instructions below:

    1. Please check our calendar "Available for Booking".
    2. Email us with the requested date, an attached JPEG photo and a brief, third person biography. [A link to your web site containing the photo & bio information AND SAMPLE OF YOUR WORK can substitute].

MUSICIANS To book, please follow the instructions below:

Please check our calendar "Available for Booking". THURSDAYS FOR SONGWRITER SHOWCASE AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON (SESONAL) ROCK GARDEN
Here are a few things you need to know about playing the POETS LOFT.

This showcase is ALL ORIGINAL acoustic showcase, so please DON'T ASK if you can do cover songs. Period. No exceptions. You may opt to book the "rock" garden for electric performances. the folowing applies

  1. This is a family event, so if your show contains adult content, please mention this in your booking request and we will consider having a 21+ show for you. This is on a case-by-case basis and must be arranged and approved in advance. We will tell you now that family shows work best in this environment. We RESERVE the right to stop and cancel a show if inappropriate content is interjected without prior approval.
  2. In order to headline the showcase you need to be moderately established as an artist, provide a press kit or have some suitable ONLINE audio for review, and be able to draw at least 15-20 people to your show.
  3. Your show will be one set and may be 60-90 minutes long. This is a LISTENING ROOM venue, meaning people come to LISTEN to your songs and stories. Please make sure you advertise your show this way.
  4. There is no pay guarantee. . You can pass around a tip jar to help generate funds. If you want to charge more or set up your own ticket sales, please discuss this with us in your booking request and we will do our best to work out what you need. the hard work of your street team is inpertinant.
  5. You can sell all the merch you want! We'll provide a table.
  6. We will provide a meal at no cost to you the night of your show.
  7. At your request and with your permission, so long as our recording equipment functions properly, we will live record your show. provided you grant us the right to play your live CD in our venue for promotional purposes.This is a live at the loft raw reording.
  8. When available, a professional photographer will take your photo during your show and your photo will be displayed on the Poet's Loft "Wall of Fame." Your photo will not be used for any other purposes other than poets loft promotions.
  9. We will do the following with regard to promoting your show:
    a) Submit your photo and show info to the local newspaper. It is up to the newspaper whether they print a story about your show. We have no control over this. It helps if you provide a short bio and high-res press photo upon booking.
    b) In house promotions.
    c) Post info about your show on venue website , facebook and myspace page.
    d) Any poster you create to promote your show must be approved by us.

10.  Email us with the requested date, an attached JPEG photo and a brief, third person biography. [A link to your web site containing the photo & bio information can substitute.]


Additional Helpful Info:

  • Start time is 8pm. We require you to be set up and ready for sound check by 7pm.
  • You may also want to check with Tim at exchange street lounge 501-625-3112 for an additional gig also Maxine’s 501-321-0909. Also there is a contact for Rena Wren on our website she may also be able to set you up at another additional venue.
  • You may mail any promo materials to The Poet’s Loft 514b Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
  • We recommend All Seasons lodge at Central and Grand FOR LODGING. Their rates are reasonable rooms are clean and they are centrally located.
  • I actually send promo to the local radio stations as well. You can contact Good Morning Arkansas, Channel 7 News for a performance slot on the morning show.

Helpful Press Contacts for Your Promotional Use:


Local Contacts:

Allison Harbour
c/o Sentinel Record
PO Box 580
Hot Spring, AR 71902
Phone: 501-623-7711 ext. 227
Email: allisonh@hotsr.com

Jeff Hunt
c/o The Village Voice
Email: jeffhunt8@direclynx.net

Recently, we saw a site that had a pretty extensive media contact list. I've not verified any of the contacts on these two lists but feel free to check them out:
News Paper Contacts
Radio Contacts


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Special Occassions

The Poet's Loft facilities are available for rent for special occasions, such as:

  • weddings
  • receptions
  • birthday parties
  • anniversary parties
  • etc.


The General Facility Rental Rates below reflects the renter setting up & restoring the faciltiy to its prior condition after the event. If you would like catering, special set up, etc., there will be additional charges.

Please contact Pam to discuss your needs by:

Phone: 501-762-5197 or

General Facilty Rental Rates:

Facility Area
Per Hour Rate
Full 8 Hours
Auditorium & Social Area
$75.00
$400.00
Garden Courtyard
$75.00
$400.00
All Three Areas
$100.00
$600.00
 


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