I am managing a local band. We are trying to plan an East coast tour around feb. or march. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to secure bookings or do you guys have any useful contacts? Any information can be useful thanks.

You're "managing" a band but have no contacts or even a basic idea of how to approach getting contacts? Good luck.

http://www.byofl.org/
http://www.musiciansonly.net/directory/directory/Unsigned_Band_Resources/Unsigned_Band_Resources.html