Donny, you're absolutely right on there. The most effective form of promotion to ensure bookings from new clients is when they experience your show live. No business card or demo cd/tape can seal the deal as well as this can.

This said, I never distribute my card on audience/guest tables at my gigs because I think that comes off as pushy and tacky, and really not very productive for actually getting new client bookings.

The card I posted (above) is primarily intended for people that actually come up to me on a gig requesting one. I also keep a small stack of cards available on a stand next to the keyboard. I've discovered that most new client bookings come from referrals, or people who come to my show performance and then come up to the stage or approach me for a card. - Scott