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Not to me, I only use flatwounds on my Hofner Club Bass. Blue

Did I miss something here? What does a Pro level ELO tribute band have to do with the context of this discussion on Private Events. Blue

You have to meet the right people and you have to be the right person. A lot of great singer/ song writers don't have the personality or charisma to make it. Even at the local bar level I don't have the rigjt charisma or personality. A while Back I started to realize that punters gravitate toward all of the other members of my band, but not me. Blue

I'd have to disagree. There are unique and supremely talented artists out there right now that we will never hear or see. Unless you have all those rules in place it's impossible to make it. Blue

The age issue is interesting. Overall chances of *making it" happen for most when they're in their 20s or younger. However once you've made it fans will not hold age against you once your brand is solid. Paul McCartney and The Stone are on that very short list of artists that can still sell 40,000 seat packages. Blue

And he didn't really look like a rock or Pop star. Blue

Mark is an exception I'm sure Mark is not the only one. Blue

For me , at 64 making it means keeping a 3 gig per week schedule. Blue

Yeah , Ritchie is ok and now he's ok and older. I like "Without Your Love* Blue

Now that I know more about the money side of the business, I really doubt that Noel Redding walked away from The Experience with a ton of money. But neither did Jimi or Mitch.. Blue

Agreed, Me, at 64, all I want is to have 2 gigs a week. That means decent bar gigs and my share of the local Festival & Fair business. Blue

2 Ritchie Clips I get why Ritchie never made it big, but I still love old NYC guys like him He's full of himself,a throwback from the past, you gotta love it. Blue

I think only Ace or Kiss fans have ever heard of Ritchie Scarlet. Blue

I think you have to have the same attributes going for you even with the X Factor. Blue

Colleges used to big big busines in the USA. I'm not sure that's the case anymore. Blue

I would bet anyone on an Iron Maiden tour as a sideman is making huge money Blue

I know the feeling. Generally Private Events are not a great match for rock and blues bar bands. Blue

I meant the UK and the USA are different from each other when it comes to tipping, to a degree. Blue

Good Lord that seems like a lot of money. What was Bad Company playing at the time, all large arena shows? Blue

Great commentary on why it's so difficult to make it. Let's Talk About It Blue

Over here the food is overpriced then you pay a tip on top of that. Not leaving a tip is like not paying your bill. However we also know the waitress is paid about $2.00 an hour. At a high end restaurant on a good night a waitress can walk out with $300.00 in tips no problem. Blue

That sounds right. In the clip they said a Bon Jovi package might be $350,000. After agent fees, trucks, management, and all production cost are paid there might be $100, 000.00 left. Band members might get $5,000.000 and Jon gets $85,000.00 I'd gladly take 5 grand for playing a little over an hour. Blue

It sold out before I could get a ticket. Blue

That does seem low forJohn Mayall. But I doubt John is getting Jon Bon Jovi money. Blue