Re: [dcab-l] Looking to book gigs, but have a conundrum....

 

Money, certainly, has been lacking in the bg equation, but usually it's present to some degree. I would agree with your contention that the low payment standards have added to this. So too, has the perception/reality that the bg followers dont spend alot when they get there.

 

I'm still questioning why someone would play at a place that only allows for the tip jar proceeds for the musicians.

 

Exposure and subsequent gigs?  Maybe for the right place.

 

Would like to hear some opinions, tho...

 

On Monday, April 1, 2013 9:05:50 PM UTC-4, STUART FOSTER wrote:

Good question Matt. Been doing this for 35 years.
Part of the conundrum is that many, many bands have for years played on
the cheap just to get a place to play. The low pay has been accepted so
venue owners see bluegrass music as a cheap way to get people in the door.
You have to charge a fair price to make it worth your while to make the gig.
If you get a 3-hour job and you have to bring your own PA ---
you have to be there at least an hour before to set up, and an hour
after to tear down and pack up. 3 hours is now 5 hours (plus travel time
to and from).
What's it worth to you? If you charge the venue $500 bucks and you have
a 5-piece band - how's that work out.... about $33 bucks an hour each.
Less than $100 for 5 hours of work and travel. And you know the venue
will NOT pay $500. So how low do you go for 5 hours of your work, your
talent, etc.

Thoughts??      Bill Foster
On 4/1/2013 8:33 PM, Matt wrote:
>
> I dont want to book places that don't pay, and make bands rely on the
> tip jar.
>
> Tip jar gigs? Dont want to do them.
>
> But there are some venues that are popular with the bands that work on
> this basis.
>
> Perhaps someone with some experience can elaborate on the benefits.  I
> can imagine what they might be, but its hard to see a case where
> supporting a venue that doesn't support the band is worth it in the
> long run.
>
> Thanks in advance for your take!
>
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