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I know a few guys that tried to make a living from gigs. They ended up with 35 years of making a few bucks here and there. These guys are now in their 60s and 70s and financially screwed. And by that time it's too late. Daryl

Agreed, I like where your heads at. My story is a little different. Started playing and gigging as a young teen. However, I went to college and got my degree in business administration right after high school. I played in jazz and stage band for four years. I worked a traditional job as a worker's compensation examiner for 35 years. My real gigging and making money experience didn't start until I was 60 years old with a pension. That was 10 years ago. Daryl

Nice job. Looked like a fun gig. Daryl

Nice groove. You guys didn't lose a beat. Daryl

I sort of get it too. Out of all the musicians I know only 2 were able to make a living from performing in bands. Daryl

OMG! I'm getting old and forgetful. Sorry for the duplication guys. Daryl

This mostly pertains to the brave guys trying to make a living from playing. It's hard for me to challenge this guy. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/oPTYQMqZUkYxf5GZ/?mibextid=xfxF2i Daryl

Agreed, but I'm not the biggest fan of having a tip jar passed around. However, I'd say most of the tips were from people walking up to the jar. Daryl

That was not our tip jar. The Baaree puts that jar on a stand in front of the band . They also pass it around through the crowd. Mykes, the $100.00 was not a tip. The head bartender asked If we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred. He put the note in the jar Daryl

Dave, The $100.00 wasn't really a tip. The head bartender asked if we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred bucks. He put the note in the jar. However it was a good tip night. Daryl

Now that's what I call upscale. I'd fit in with you guys. 👍 Daryl

Thanks Mykes, I know we all play in different levels of the gigging game and it's fun to share stories because we all see the good and the bad side of it. Daryl

Hilarious I'm not kidding we have a local band that somehow financed a state the art full blown touring bus. Can you imagine showing up in that to a $400 00 gig? Daryl

Funny A few years ago we played an acoustic gig for a "low end" wedding reception. We played in the corner of the tent on grass. In a word " Glamorous " lol Daryl

I like the red trailer mobile stage! Daryl

Yes, they provided a wonderful plot of gravel for a stage.lol Daryl

Hi Dave, I was sort of laughing at myself. Here I am going on and on about playing gigs with cool stages, lights and sound. That's what I mean by accommodations. Last night the venue provided us with a small plot of gravel to play on. Lol The gig was in Delafield a very upscale town . Tips were very good last night. We normally have no more than a 30 minute commute one way to gigs. Jenny & Dave usually pick me up in the van ( they don't trust me driving lol). I rarely drive to gigs. Daryl

I talk a pretty good game and probably come off like I'm trying to be a big shot. And things are going pretty good for our band Maple Road and our acoustic offering " She's Right I'm Left" Me; "Proper stages, lighting rigs, and competent sound guys have become increasingly important to me in my advanced years. Lol" We played anacoustic gig tonight a In Delafield at The Befre. Good gig however the accommodations smacked me back into reality. Lol Daryl

Cool and very well attended. 👍 Daryl

Were playing one of my favorite venues this Friday night. The Baaree in Thiensville. A real live music loving crowd in a very cool setting. Yes, upscale and " well heeled". Lol Daryl

Proper stages, lighting rigs, and competent sound guys have become increasingly important to me in my advanced years. Lol Daryl

Pete, Me personally, I like County and Municipal sponsored shows. They have much bigger budgets for bands. Now with that being said we're talking about tax payer money which for some might open a whole other can of worms. We're also in Church Festival land here and they have big pockets for bands too Thanks for your commentary. Daryl

Dave, I can only speak for my relatively small music community in the Milwaukee area. Other areas could be different. Daryl

Nice! I agree with you 100%. Daryl

Nice pics. Looks like it was a fun gig. Daryl