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Great night for us at The Blondiepop. It was one of those gigs where I knew from the first few bars into our first song it was going to be a good night. Only a 5 minute commute for me. Wonderful crowd and most stayed for all three sets. I walked away with $200.00 1. Put on a good show 2. Get the money 3. Get home safely Blue

We played an acoustic gig last night It was a church event, some kind of chicken roast. We played 7-10. $450.00 Mostly elderly people. In a word the gig was pathetic. This was a gig we did as a favor, we knew it wasn't a good match. At 9:30 we were playing to 3 members of the staff who were cleaning up. I wish I had a pic to share. Full Maple Road gig at the Blondipop tonight, 8:00-12:00. Blue

When your young and starting out it's probably not that bad. It's a young mans game anyway you look at it. Blue

We never use a tip bucket at festivals , fairs or private events. We only use it at bars. Is it a cultural thing. I pay $20.00 for a haircut and I tip an extra $5.00. I doubt she sees much of that $20.00. She keeps the $5.00. Blue

I think the tip thing is only big here in the States. We have to tip everyone over here. Blue

That's pretty good cash. Pub gigs are 2 hours , right? Right now $500.00 for a 4 hour bar gig in my neck of the woods is the top of the scale. Weve pulled as much as an extra $200.00 in tips. Blue

We got $500.00 this past Sunday. You really can't get anymore $ for a 4 hour bar gig in my area. Blue

Yeah, Jimi's time slot was weird. Blue

Cool article, In the States if your were making $18,000.00 annually in 1969 you were doing pretty good. Blue

Even in my area, we still have bars that book bands. However, the majority have clientle that have no interest in live bands. You get paid but there's no good side to this story. Four hours of drudgery. You can't win. And to make matters worse, your usually in a room separate from the bar. Even my " cheer leader " gig mind set fails in these bars. A real drag.

None of those bands were famous at that time. Maybe to musicians only. I heard Sly & The Famy Stone got $2,500.00 for Woodstock. I wluld have thought Santana would have been paid the same rate. Blue

Im working on that. 😄 Blue

I'm approached by punters during breaks at gigs. Most of the time they really don't have much to say. I always thank them for coming out and I tell them about upcoming gigs. Blue

When a band is directly responsible for bringing in a crowd adding significantly to the alchhol sales, you can raise your fee accordingly. This should be an obvious win to any astute pub or bar owner. Blue

I'm listening to alot of live footage of Bad Finger. Blue

I'd like to give my BL credit. She knows how important being a part of our 3 out front with vocals stage plot is to me. I've never been a " stand back by the drummer" bass player. Blue

We did a Sunday afternoon Biker Bar gig, 3:00-7:00. Because of our festival and fair bookings all summer, this was our first 4 hour gig in 4 months. Playing 4 hours was a challenge for me, especially in a historic landmark building with no air conditioning. However, we drew a good Sunday afternoon crowd with lots of familiar faces. And this place is way out in the sticks. Tbe band sounded good . 1. Play a good show 2. Get the money 3. Get home safely Blue

Lee is from Milwaukee.YAY! Blue

I've been playing clean and sober for the last 35 years. For me it's been fantastic. I like being in complete control, if my mind is altered by stimulants or alcohol I'm no longer in control. Blue

When I play higher profile gigs it always been fast pace shows. I'm usuallyy too busy to get nervous. I can get nervous at times but it's usually not because of the size of the crowd but who's in tbe crowd. We have some local "heavy hitters" that can intimidate me. Blue

Thd Baree gig last night was great. We played from 6:30-9:30,very appreciative crowd. We put on a good show Got the money Got home safely Blue

Sounds like a nice fun weekend, nice to be busy. I have a triple header weekend. Blue

I have an acoustic gig tonight and full Maple Road gig tomorrow night 6:30-9:30 Blue

I'm 65, off topic. I have friends my age that will say, " She approached you to talk and take a selfie and you didn't get her phone number?" No, I didn't. I'm not 18 and I'm there to work not pick up women. I just want to go home. Blue

Yeah, when space is tight it seems like it's always us that gets the short end of the stick Here's how I handle it; " There's not enough room for your amp, you'll have to DI through the PA." Me; "No , I'm playing through my amp" Blue