SILICON VALLEY's GOT BOLLYWOOD
Agreement to terms and conditions
Your participation and presence at our event implies agreement to our terms and conditions here
Please review!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
https://www.facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood
http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
WHAT?
We are a kids/ family friendly talent show, where anything and everything goes.
We love songs, dances, stand-up comedy, musical performances etc.
This is a relaxed cozy setting, to inter-mingle and make some new friends.
WHEN? – We are usually on the 1st Friday of the month (check our facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood for the latest update)
WHERE? – Blue Rock Shoot (14523 Big Basin Way, Silicon Valley CA)
http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/
OUR SETUP
Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/ in downtown Saratoga has an amazing ambiance for these performances, and seemingly brings the talent out from the woodwork. They have hosted many a musical night over their rich history - and we are so glad to be part of that now.
The sound system is outstanding, supplemented by 3 vocal mics. If you have a percussion, string instruments etc. bring it along. Guitars plug right into our system. There is also an upright piano available.
Our setup will also permit sticking in smart phones into a karaoke mixer. Yes, we do have a karaoke mixer, and can change pitch etc of tracks.
We can also play your favorite tracks from karaoke online sites etc.
Want to go unplugged, Acapella? Bring it on!
What is not permitted is to add your own karaoke system, and we don’t have a TV in the room to display lyrics, so we do have to rely on a system with a built-in display.
Playing tracks from YouTube is discouraged as we have encountered buffering issues. If you would like to bring a buffered YouTube track ready to play, that should be fine.
COVER CHARGE? There is NONE. But...
There are no cover charge. But a small tip into the tip jar for our student volunteers from Redwood Middle and Saratoga High is certainly appreciated.
And, would love to see you make a small purchase of a snack/ drink / sandwich from Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/, to help support our host.
And before you join us at Blue Rock Shoot, take a short walk through Saratoga Village; you will be surprised to see what our Village offers.
How long can my performance be?:
A 5 minute performance works best to provide everyone an opportunity to perform. But if you need longer, please send an email to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com to discuss. We typically like to cycle through everyone present before you are given another chance.
What formats do you support? How do I bring in my music?
If you have a percussion, string instruments etc. bring it along. There is also an upright piano available for live musical performances. Self-composed live music? That is a lethal combination - we love it! Want to go unplugged, Acapella? Bring it on!
Formats: We accommodate all formats, but please try to bring your karaoke track on a USB stick, iPad, Smart phone, CD etc. (Playing it off YouTube is iffy due to the buffering that we occasionally hit. You can download the Youtube video into a USB stick prior and bring it. If you would like to bring a buffered YouTube track ready to play, that should be fine.
Can I play my music track off YouTube?
We highly discourage playing tracks off YouTube, because of buffering issues.
This takes up a lot of time, and our show sometimes grinds to a halt
If you still want to, please have the track ready (buffered to play) on your SMART PHONE before hand.
Having the YouTube track buffer in the middle of your performance may not the best experience for your act
WHAT CAN I PERFORM?
We love almost everything. Bollywood works well...anything else works well too. Singing, dancing, stand up comedy, live music – whatever talents you have, put it up on display. And we call it a celebration of cultures; songs and music from every part of the world is welcome and encouraged.
Is there a dress code?
Check the event details - we usually have a theme for the event and you may want to wear something to reflect that
How is the line-up for the night determined?
Our lineup is typically pre-set. Please RSVP at at our Facebook page (Facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood or at the Facebook events page). Also email a brief description of your act to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com. YOu should see the FB events page updated with you in the lineup (see event description for the lineup that month). If you don't see yourself in the lineup, send an email reminder please.
Occasionally, we will use the lineup via a "white board" and based on your arrival, your name is placed upon the white board. If you want to perform, let the organizers know and you will be called when your turn comes. Typically FIFO.
If you have performed once already, please let all the others perform at least once, before coming back for round2
Do I need to RSVP?
We have almost 30 to 50 participants stream in and out through the evening.
So please RSVP before you come in, as we have limited seating. If you are interested in performing on the stage, see details in the "How is the line-up for the night determined?"
LINKS TO STAY CONNECTED
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood or facebook.com/saratogabollywood
(Hit LIKE to connect with a growing family of Talented Silicon Valley performers)
YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/SaratogansCA
Subscribe for email notifications : http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
Can I bring my child?
Most definitely, after all it is a talent show.
What else does Saratoga Village offer prior to this event?
Help our Village businesses - Please do plan to do some shopping in the Village prior to the event, or have dinner, wine, coffee etc in the Village – as it caters to our original intention when we started this, helping our Village businesses out.
Will talent scouts discover me?
Of course. If you agree, we can put your performance on a weekly show on KSAR TV ( Silicon Valley's community channel) and CREATV (San Jose). And you can watch yourself perform on TV
For the talent release form, click on WAIVER LINK from our website
HOW DO I STAY CONNECTED WITH "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood"
Join our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SaratogaBollywood (Hit LIKE to connect)
Or subscribe into the email Group : http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
Or email siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com for more info
I WAS THE STAR PERFORMER LAST NIGHT – WHERE CAN I SEE MY VIDEO?
Firstly, not everything gets recorded. Our facebook page has a few videos on display. And the other repository for our archives is our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/SaratogansCA
We also have a TV show "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood"
If you are interested, we can put your performance on a weekly show on KSAR TV ( Silicon Valley's community channel) and CREATV (San Jose). And you can watch yourself perform on TV
"Silicon Valley's GOT TALENT" on TV???
We have a half hour weekly segment of "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood" on KSAR TV (Silicon Valley's Community Channel) and CREATV (San Jose)
Our intention is to put only original performances on our TV show.
If you have performed in the past,or planning to perform, and interested in having your performance on our TV show, please sign the waiver form and email it to me: siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com or bring it to the event
You will need to fill our waiver form, sign on behalf of your child (if this is for your child), take a picture (using your cell phone / camera) and email it to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com
Alternately, you can take a pic with your cell phone OR scan and email the form Or you can fax itTo be featured on our show - you will need to be subscribed to our "Silicon Valley's Got Talent" group
Easiest way to do it is to hit LIKE on our page http://www.facebook.com/Silicon Valleytalent
Can I watch the TV shows online?
You can watch KSAR live over the internet - here http://Silicon Valley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2
and on CreatTV here http://www.creatvsj.org/Streaming.aspx
I WANT TO BRING A FRIEND
Of course.
I DON’T WANT MY PERFORMANCE CAPTURED ON VIDEO
If you are at the Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/ premises during our event - the assumption is you are giving us permission to video tape. But if you do not want it to be, do let us know, and we will do our best to honor your request.
http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
WHAT?
We are a kids/ family friendly talent show, where anything and everything goes.
We love songs, dances, stand-up comedy, musical performances etc.
This is a relaxed cozy setting, to inter-mingle and make some new friends.
WHEN? – We are usually on the 1st Friday of the month (check our facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood for the latest update)
WHERE? – Blue Rock Shoot (14523 Big Basin Way, Silicon Valley CA)
http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/
OUR SETUP
Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/ in downtown Saratoga has an amazing ambiance for these performances, and seemingly brings the talent out from the woodwork. They have hosted many a musical night over their rich history - and we are so glad to be part of that now.
The sound system is outstanding, supplemented by 3 vocal mics. If you have a percussion, string instruments etc. bring it along. Guitars plug right into our system. There is also an upright piano available.
Our setup will also permit sticking in smart phones into a karaoke mixer. Yes, we do have a karaoke mixer, and can change pitch etc of tracks.
We can also play your favorite tracks from karaoke online sites etc.
Want to go unplugged, Acapella? Bring it on!
What is not permitted is to add your own karaoke system, and we don’t have a TV in the room to display lyrics, so we do have to rely on a system with a built-in display.
Playing tracks from YouTube is discouraged as we have encountered buffering issues. If you would like to bring a buffered YouTube track ready to play, that should be fine.
COVER CHARGE? There is NONE. But...
There are no cover charge. But a small tip into the tip jar for our student volunteers from Redwood Middle and Saratoga High is certainly appreciated.
And, would love to see you make a small purchase of a snack/ drink / sandwich from Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/, to help support our host.
And before you join us at Blue Rock Shoot, take a short walk through Saratoga Village; you will be surprised to see what our Village offers.
How long can my performance be?:
A 5 minute performance works best to provide everyone an opportunity to perform. But if you need longer, please send an email to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com to discuss. We typically like to cycle through everyone present before you are given another chance.
What formats do you support? How do I bring in my music?
If you have a percussion, string instruments etc. bring it along. There is also an upright piano available for live musical performances. Self-composed live music? That is a lethal combination - we love it! Want to go unplugged, Acapella? Bring it on!
Formats: We accommodate all formats, but please try to bring your karaoke track on a USB stick, iPad, Smart phone, CD etc. (Playing it off YouTube is iffy due to the buffering that we occasionally hit. You can download the Youtube video into a USB stick prior and bring it. If you would like to bring a buffered YouTube track ready to play, that should be fine.
Can I play my music track off YouTube?
We highly discourage playing tracks off YouTube, because of buffering issues.
This takes up a lot of time, and our show sometimes grinds to a halt
If you still want to, please have the track ready (buffered to play) on your SMART PHONE before hand.
Having the YouTube track buffer in the middle of your performance may not the best experience for your act
WHAT CAN I PERFORM?
We love almost everything. Bollywood works well...anything else works well too. Singing, dancing, stand up comedy, live music – whatever talents you have, put it up on display. And we call it a celebration of cultures; songs and music from every part of the world is welcome and encouraged.
Is there a dress code?
Check the event details - we usually have a theme for the event and you may want to wear something to reflect that
How is the line-up for the night determined?
Our lineup is typically pre-set. Please RSVP at at our Facebook page (Facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood or at the Facebook events page). Also email a brief description of your act to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com. YOu should see the FB events page updated with you in the lineup (see event description for the lineup that month). If you don't see yourself in the lineup, send an email reminder please.
Occasionally, we will use the lineup via a "white board" and based on your arrival, your name is placed upon the white board. If you want to perform, let the organizers know and you will be called when your turn comes. Typically FIFO.
If you have performed once already, please let all the others perform at least once, before coming back for round2
Do I need to RSVP?
We have almost 30 to 50 participants stream in and out through the evening.
So please RSVP before you come in, as we have limited seating. If you are interested in performing on the stage, see details in the "How is the line-up for the night determined?"
LINKS TO STAY CONNECTED
Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SiliconValleyBollywood or facebook.com/saratogabollywood
(Hit LIKE to connect with a growing family of Talented Silicon Valley performers)
YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/SaratogansCA
Subscribe for email notifications : http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
Can I bring my child?
Most definitely, after all it is a talent show.
What else does Saratoga Village offer prior to this event?
Help our Village businesses - Please do plan to do some shopping in the Village prior to the event, or have dinner, wine, coffee etc in the Village – as it caters to our original intention when we started this, helping our Village businesses out.
Will talent scouts discover me?
Of course. If you agree, we can put your performance on a weekly show on KSAR TV ( Silicon Valley's community channel) and CREATV (San Jose). And you can watch yourself perform on TV
For the talent release form, click on WAIVER LINK from our website
HOW DO I STAY CONNECTED WITH "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood"
Join our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SaratogaBollywood (Hit LIKE to connect)
Or subscribe into the email Group : http://groups.google.com/group/ValleyTalent
Or email siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com for more info
I WAS THE STAR PERFORMER LAST NIGHT – WHERE CAN I SEE MY VIDEO?
Firstly, not everything gets recorded. Our facebook page has a few videos on display. And the other repository for our archives is our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/SaratogansCA
We also have a TV show "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood"
If you are interested, we can put your performance on a weekly show on KSAR TV ( Silicon Valley's community channel) and CREATV (San Jose). And you can watch yourself perform on TV
"Silicon Valley's GOT TALENT" on TV???
We have a half hour weekly segment of "Silicon Valley's Got Bollywood" on KSAR TV (Silicon Valley's Community Channel) and CREATV (San Jose)
Our intention is to put only original performances on our TV show.
If you have performed in the past,or planning to perform, and interested in having your performance on our TV show, please sign the waiver form and email it to me: siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com or bring it to the event
You will need to fill our waiver form, sign on behalf of your child (if this is for your child), take a picture (using your cell phone / camera) and email it to siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com
Alternately, you can take a pic with your cell phone OR scan and email the form Or you can fax itTo be featured on our show - you will need to be subscribed to our "Silicon Valley's Got Talent" group
Easiest way to do it is to hit LIKE on our page http://www.facebook.com/Silicon Valleytalent
Can I watch the TV shows online?
You can watch KSAR live over the internet - here http://Silicon Valley.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=2
and on CreatTV here http://www.creatvsj.org/Streaming.aspx
I WANT TO BRING A FRIEND
Of course.
I DON’T WANT MY PERFORMANCE CAPTURED ON VIDEO
If you are at the Blue Rock Shoot http://bluerockshoot.erprod.com/ premises during our event - the assumption is you are giving us permission to video tape. But if you do not want it to be, do let us know, and we will do our best to honor your request.
BOLLYWOOD SITAARE TEAM
A dream team of super talented folks that are coming together to provide the finest entertainment for Silicon Valley and the bay area. Shows currently planned are Valentines 2014, Halloween 2014 and XMAS 2014. If you are interested in being part of the dream team email siliconvalleysgottalent <at> gmail.com with a brief bio. We currently have a few musicians, dancers, singers, comedy acts etc., but we are always seeking the next hidden talent.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
"Discover how Fun is Freeeee
Try a rockin' new act...gift yourself the Maniacal Glee.
Your chance to experiment....discover a New-You!
The monthly event, where you can go totally Footlose! "
Experience the magic of "Silicon Valley's Got Talent"where east meets west, where you get to enjoy and experience cultures and sculptures - Artistic Expression at its finest...transcending Geographies, Genres, and Generations,
So mark your calendars and join in, for an eclectic electrifying evening of revelry...throw caution to the wind and have a super time.
We are easy, don't bark nor bite, but provide a continuous stream of jam-packed, power-packed wholesome entertainment ..
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Why did we start the open-mic??
Our events started as an open-mic with 20 people in attendance at the Bell Tower Bistro back in summer of 2011. "Saratoga VIllage Marketplace" had been launched in Saratoga downtown by the "Saratoga Chamber of Commerce", and we piggy-backed on that via a weekly Wednesday evening karaoke event to provide shoppers an opportunity to stay back in the Village and co-mingle - have some fun too. Our intention was to create a "magnet" to bring in area residents to Saratoga downtown and enjoy and experience the offerings of our Village and help revitalize our Saratoga downtown. The new comers to Saratoga preferred to head to Los Gatos, Campbell, Santana Row and did not have any incentive to even discover the offerings of Saratoga Village. Our events were conceived to be kids and family friendly, and we aspired to bring in every demographic group from Saratoga to join us for a fun evening...we still do...and discover Saratoga downtown. We eventually had folks from Belmont, Danville, Fremont, San Jose joining us to showcase their talents and bring their special energy.
What also emerged - that we eventually realized - a platform was provided for little kids to embolden their stage presence and grow their talent. High-Schoolers became regular fixtures as they experiemented with their special talents. Adults tried out acts that they were not sure off, but willing to show-case with an accepting forgiving audience.
We realized there was an opportunity to address local needs via this talent show. The first Saratoga's Got Talent Annual Competition 2012 was held at Saratoga Community Center that raised $18,136 for Saratoga Senior Center, attended by almost 300. Later in June 2013 , we had almost 88 incredible performers (contestants and entertainers) at McAfee Center, and our audience list tallied to a total of 556! Living the dream ;-)
What also emerged - that we eventually realized - a platform was provided for little kids to embolden their stage presence and grow their talent. High-Schoolers became regular fixtures as they experiemented with their special talents. Adults tried out acts that they were not sure off, but willing to show-case with an accepting forgiving audience.
We realized there was an opportunity to address local needs via this talent show. The first Saratoga's Got Talent Annual Competition 2012 was held at Saratoga Community Center that raised $18,136 for Saratoga Senior Center, attended by almost 300. Later in June 2013 , we had almost 88 incredible performers (contestants and entertainers) at McAfee Center, and our audience list tallied to a total of 556! Living the dream ;-)
