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The Ric looks they way it should. SWEET! Daryl

Sounds like a fun night to me. Daryl

So I guess my idea for UK Bar/Pub tour for my band wouldn't work out well. Lol Daryl

Hi Dave, Hope you had a good week. No gigs for me until 5/25 at The Harley Motor Restaurant. Nice contracts. They do direct deposit. Everything is detailed in the contract, hours, breaks, fee,food and drinks comped and close load in parking. One of the few that do it right. I know there are exceptions. However I'm also in the "give those freebies a rest" camp. Especially when they get *" chincy" with food and drink. Daryl * Not sure if that's a word. I stole it from George Harrison when commenting on the $1,000.00 SNL offered to pay for a Beatles Reunion. Lol

We have several multi band festivals and fairs booked for summer 2024. Unfortunately modest "turn outs" are apart of the business and something most of us have to deal with. I really struggle with low attendance Daryl

We do some Susan Tedeschi, John Prine, Buddy Miles and some Tom Petty. Not traditional covers. And our band is very heavy on guitar solos. Traditional covers in my area are the bands that play "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey Daryl

Were not a traditional cover band . We do ok in bookings with a full summer schedule. However we don't get the same caliber of gigs the top local cover bands get.

Unfortunately gigging is about what the crowd likes and wants to hear. Gigging is not about our personal taste. Daryl

Cool pics! Daryl

" These Things Happen " That's what my Dad told my Mom when he came home loaded at 3am with our new car smashed up beyond recognition in 1966. Lol Daryl

Cool, I'm a huge Zap fan. Yeah, I'm going to chalk it up as one of those "shot in the dark" gigs. This one didn't work out. Daryl

Most of our fairs and festivals are free. And that will include multiple stages (some nice and some not so nice) several local bands and a known signed headliner national act every night. Most major festivals are atleast 3 days. Daryl

Thanks Mart, We have a thriving local live band music scene here. However it's all free. It's not 1980, people are not going to pay to see local bands no matter how good they are or how much you promote and advertise. Daryl

Hi Dave, No paid rehearsal. The organisers have officially canceled the show. I'm bummed too. This was a classy room with a beautiful oversized bar. I was concerned about this gig as soon as I found out it was not apart of their outside roof top summer live music series. Is there anything to be learned here? Daryl

Update: I just received this text from the band leader. "If Thelma leaves it up to us, how do you guys feel about playing to a small crowd in a big venue?" I'm opting to do it. I don't have anything else to do. Lol Daryl

You guys know I get worried about ticketed events. We're not that kind of band. We do fine when we stay in our lane, festivals and fairs. Anyway I got a text from our band leader yesterday. " Hi guys:) It’s looking like Thelma is going to postpone the show Friday🙁 not enough tickets sold. I’ll keep you posted but wanted to give you a heads up. I’m emailing with the event coordinator. We sold 13 tickets, doesn't seem like they have a built in crowd. I'll confirm when they give me a definitive." The same organization has a roof top summer music series. Every Thursday night they have a band, food trucks, booze vendors and it's free. Now that gig has a huge built in crowd. That gig would be in our lane . Oh well, I guess it goes with the territory. Daryl

That looks like our Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee. Daryl

For the past 15 years it's always been an equal 4 way split. Tips can be huge ( I've seen as much as $ 900.00) over here and we split that equally, however we will share some of our tips with the bar staff. Daryl

"After a bit of time off, we look forward to returning to Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts on Friday May 3rd! Get your tickets and join the party!" Ticket sales, that always scares me. Daryl

Nice Job! Daryl

We played a sound provided theatre gig last month. Great sound but not tidy. Daryl

Thanks Dave, Thelma Performing Arts will do some advertising and so will we. I'll be reporting on the gig with pics. Daryl

Looks like your another " upfront " guy. Daryl

May 3rd , Thelma Performing Arts Center is my next gig. Tickets are $20.00 and the event an hour away from our base. I don't know how we're going draw even a respectable size crowd. Daryl

Being able to see the kick drum pedal is a good idea. However I'm more concerned about the crowd seeing me. Lol Daryl