Hey I'm just trying to get some insight here. I just recently became a huge POTF fan, and I am from the US. Sadly though I have noticed that they really don't come to the US much at all. What I'm trying to find out is why that is and how can we spread the word to help get them over here?

This has been explained over and over again on FB, this forum, and who knows where , but the bottom line is: POTF is a relatively small independent band. They can't exactly choose where to play. You can easily calculate how much it costs to fly 10 people + instruments and other equipment to the US, plus accommodation etc. You need to get at least that much from ticket sales (in practice much much more since there are so many parties who take their slice), which means you need to get at least a thousand or so people to buy a ticket.

Outside Finland, there are already a few countries where this can happen (Russia & India for example), but unfortunately US isn't one of them, yet. In practice, an organizer or venue in the US must negotiate a deal with POTF's booking agency, and so far, that hasn't happened. The band needs much more exposure in the US before any organizers get interested. On the other hand, as soon as that happens, the band will be on their way to the US at that very moment.

Meanwhile, you can spread the word to your friends, contact local radio stations etc. There's also an excellent POTF US Street Team on Facebook, who have already done a lot of guerrilla marketing in the US.

Heya!

Here is the US Street Team's page on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/groups/325226050844273/

Please come and check out the group! There's A LOT of good things going on, June 23rd is our next chosen day to do promotions in all kinds of venues: record stores, coffee shops, college campuses, etc. C'mon down and join in the fun!

Yep flannelman151 !! We've got a lot things that the team is doing from very simple that everyone can do all the way to a bit more time consuming and in depth and we can certainly use all the help we can get!

I sent a request to join the group. Thanks for posting the link
and I will have to mark June 23rd on the calender.

Schweeeeeeet, I'm so glad you're on board with us! We've been having a blast so far, and can't wait for more people to join in the fun!

Welcome aboard Jessica!!

i just joined the group thanks for telling me about this guys!

Welcome aboard Ethan

I can understand why they don't come to the US, but I've got to say that I keep hoping that one day they will. If they ever do, I'll, personally, be more than willing to pay at least $100 for tickets if it comes down to it. Just saying......

Same here. Perhaps one day I will see them. Be it here or in Europe.

Hey Kalt, have you checked out the US street team yet? We can always use more help!!
http://www.facebook.com/groups/325226050844273/


ETA: Ok I see you just joined tonight Awesome:D