How do you get a gig? Ask this month's panel! For next Monday's meeting of the Guild, I've invited four of my favorite local agents and promoters out to tell us how the music-booking game is really played.

* Tommy Hartman's Screaming Beaver Records has done booking, promotion and sound for rock shows and open mics all over the 'burbs.

* Mary Rothe's Chicago company, Artists, Events & Entertainment, has been putting musicians and entertainers in banquet halls, hotels and casinos since 1988.

* Joey Demarco and United Talent book music for literally dozens of bars and clubs in the Chicago area, including North Beach, the Cubby Bear and Walter Payton's Roundhouse.

* Gina Moga, event's coordinator with the Mayor's Office of Special Events in Aurora, books and promotes all of the city's major events - including the Downtown Alive! series of summer festivals.

Now that's a guest list! Learn to make their lives a little easier, you may find yourself playing more than ever.

As always, the Guild kicks off with drinks and snacks at 7:30pm. We never run out of coffee, but any other food or drink are welcome. See you Monday!