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This Saturday October 7th 5:00 ! Maple Road Old Falls Village Park Beer Depot N96W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls WI Blue

This should be one of the only hobbies where you can make money. I think we'd be considered a hobby band, however if there's no profit we'll decline. Blue

Once we get into the 2 hour drive one way our fee starts at $1,000.00. That's a deal for 3 hours with sound and lights. Blue

Covid definitely had a huge negative impact on most businesses. I'd hate to see that happen again. We never stopped playing. Even in the height of the Covid pandemic. We took the acoustic act and played outside of the local restaurants while customers waited for their " take out " meals. Good tips. Blue

I think the tragedy with living in areas or regions where there's no place to gig is some guys give up and stop playing Blue

I have a Gibson Gold TOP LP Bass. Big mistake. I can't handle the thick neck profile. And I can't find a local buyer. Blue

I've always wanted an Orange amp since the early 70s. When I recently tried to buy one, the sales guy looked at me and said; " If you're looking for the Orange you fell in love with back in the 70s, this ain't it . " Blue

I've yet to be sold on multiple effects devices. I'm still researching Kemper. Blue

I hate to say this and I don’t want to offend anyone. I've regretted any MIM Fender I've ever purchased. There were two, a reverse Jaguar bass and a Telecaster. Blue

Before I moved to WI in 1972, I grew up 10 minutes outside of NYC in a New Jersey suburb. After high school where you would play high school , church and YMCA dances there was nothing. I can't speak for London, but back in the early 70s there were little to no gigs in NYC for local bands. Blue

I'm fortunate. I just happen to live in an area where the gigging scene is thriving. I live about 20 minutes north of Milwaukee WI ( population 600k ). Milwaukee is known as the " City Of Festivals ". There are hundreds of festivals and fairs happening literally everyday. And there's still tons of bar gigs and now we have all these new Winery's and Brewerys that hire bands. Then add all the corporate events and private parties. Any good local band that aggressively pursues gigs can easily book 3 gig weekends. Some folks aren't as lucky. Folks that live in areas where the gigging opportunities are far and few in between. I have a few musician buddies that live in these areas. When I talk about festivals and fairs they really don't know what I'm talking about. Even the term " bar band" is foreign to them. I'm not sure there's much of a discussion here, the only solution is to move. And everybody can't get up and move on a whim. Thoughts? Blue

This Saturday October 7th 5:00 ! Maple Road Old Falls Village Park Beer Depot N96W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls WI The outside gigs will be coming to an end soon. Blue

Nice gig Dave. Daryl

That's really creepy Dave. Those folks would would immediately go on my " Never engage in business with these people " list. Daryl

Interesting nobody ever calls on me to dep. However, if anyone does and it requires learning a lot of songs I guess I would do it for $200.00. I'd expect to be paid more than the other permanent band members. Blue

My 1993 G&L ASAT is a great bass. It sees more gigs than any of my other bass guitars. Blue

Ginger Beards? Blue

No gigs until 10/7. 😒 Blue

All I'm using is a DI box. 👍 Blue

Late post. Sunday, the day after the " Po Dunk" Ringling Brothers gig in Baraboo, we played a 3 hour acoustic gig for a 2 year anniversary for a brewery. The weather was fantastic and we had a nice receptive crowd. Blue

Nice drum riser! Blue

Dave, It was so Po Dunk, I almost felt bad taking their check. Lol .Daryl

OMG! The whole gig was total *" Po Dunk". It was nothing like what was presented to us. No spacious grounds, cheap tent, only one food truck and the sound that was provided was awful. And the adult beverage selection was poor. However, we sounded good and gave the a good Maple Road show. Blue * Po Dunk. Low end, low budget. A real cheap scene.

We've taken gigs where we knew we weren't a match or knew the patrons weren't really live music folks. So they act like they're not interested because they're not.lol Blue

Take it quick, it is a cool name. 👍 Blue