Klamath Music

Klamath Music is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the entire Basin’s music ecosystem. To remain fair and neutral to all artists and all venues, we do not:

- Book artists on behalf of individual venues

- Curate or recommend tailored lineups

- Act as a middleman between venues and performers

- Provide individualized artist lists

THIS PROTECTS:

- Artist fairness
- Venue fairness
- Our nonprofit neutrality
- Community trust

The following resources are designed to help you find artists and build your own booking process.

A. FINDING ARTISTS:

You can independently find local and regional performers through:

- Local Venue Websites & Social Media Pages. Please visit our COMMUNITY RESOURCES PAGE HERE for a music venue directory.

- Klamath Falls Folk Music Society Facebook Group. They curate a weekly list of music events, with area artist and venue information. VISIT THEIR PAGE HERE. 

- Search regional hashtags (#KlamathMusic, #KlamathMusicScene, #SouthernOregonMusic, #OregonMusic, #PNWMusic)

- Attending local shows and open mics.

B. RUN AN EFFECTIVE OPEN CALL:

Posting a clear, public open call helps you reach a wide range of artists and keeps the process transparent. Include:

- Event date(s)

- Compensation (paid, volunteer, or revenue share)

- Genre or vibe you’re seeking

- Technical setup (solo, band, tracks allowed, etc.)

- How to apply (email, form, or message)

- Submission deadline

Klamath Music encourages venues and organizers to participate in the broader music ecosystem by attending local shows, connecting with artists, and engaging with the community. Being present at events is the most effective way to:

- Discover talent

- Understand audience interests

- Build relationships with performers

- Support the cultural growth of the Basin

- Network with potential patrons for your own events

Active participation helps create a stronger, more sustainable environment for everyone.

If your event includes any copyrighted music—live, recorded, or played from tracks—you are legally required to hold the appropriate performance rights licenses (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR).

Klamath Music does not provide PRO coverage.
Venues are responsible for securing their own licenses.

For venues that need general education on effective booking and event strategies and legal compliance, Klamath Music offers discretionary, as‑capacity‑allows consulting on a fee basis. Availability is extremely limited and depends on Klamath Music’s ongoing program schedules. This support is informational only and does not include booking, curating, managing artists, or performing tasks on your behalf.

CONSULTING MAY INCLUDE:

- Understanding the typical steps in a booking process

- Understanding performance rights licenses

- Learning what information artists usually need

- General considerations for planning a music series

- Community calendars and relations

- How to evaluate whether your event or venue is ready for live music

CONSULTING DOES NOT INCLUDE:

- Selecting or recommending specific artists

- Contacting artists for you

- Managing submissions or applications

- Negotiating on your behalf

- Running or staffing your event

- Handling production, logistics, marketing, or communication