Les Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 This has happened to us on a few occasions inc. last night. We operate an "honesty is the best policy" policy and hand it back. Anyone just pocket it ? Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 On the few occasions it has happened I have questioned it with the payer and been told it's a bonus for doing a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1505032615' post='3368906'] On the few occasions it has happened I have questioned it with the payer and been told it's a bonus for doing a good job. [/quote] That's why we mention it....its nice to have that kind of feedback!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 If it's a mistake, you offer it back; if it's deliberate you say 'Thank you'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='Les' timestamp='1505032172' post='3368897'] We operate an "honesty is the best policy" policy and hand it back. [/quote] That's the right thing to do. Karma will catch up with you otherwise. It's never happened to us, although we did get paid for a charity gig recently which we weren't expecting. We just handed it back to the charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 All the above. Played a charity gig for a local breast cancer group a long time ago. One of the band thought it reasonable to deduct our own "expenses" first... for our time and commitment. What a louse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1505032615' post='3368906'] On the few occasions it has happened I have questioned it with the payer and been told it's a bonus for doing a good job. [/quote] Same , question it and keep it if it's intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We've always handed it back as well. Always believe in doing the right thing, even if we do end up with less! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) One venue we play at, the new manager asked every band at the end of the evening "...and how much was it you get?" - he knew full well. One band tried to make out it was more than he had in his little black book. It didn't end well for them. We operate on an "honesty is the best policy". We were recently given an extra £50 at one venue, and the girly smiled sweetly and said "I'v been told to give you extra because you're one of the best bands we have and we really enjoy it". Not bad for a blues band in a rowdy Saturday night 20 something party pub, and it does make you feel good. We're back there in the middle of December - should be a monster! Edited September 10, 2017 by phil.c60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 yes we've been given bonuses before which is not the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 You all go and buy yourselves Ferraris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 What FinnDave said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Honesty is definitely the best policy, especially if you want to be rebooked. And even if you don't care about the venue, in most cases your reputation will precede you. Many landlords move around pubs in the area, especially if the pubs are part of the same chain, and they will remember the band, for good or for bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) We play at a venue where we get money knocked off to pay the sound engineer and the person, on the door, taking the money. The owner of the bar was on his hols and the responsibility, for paying us at the end of the night, was given to a barman. He was unaware of the arrangement we had with the owner and just gave me all the ticket money, which included the money for the ticket person and the sound engineer. I don't usually collect the money, it's the guitarist who does it, and was unaware of the agreed payment arrangements. So I was firstly astounded at how much the barman gave me and secondly, immediately came to the conclusion, that the guitarist had, previously, been pocketing the difference,between what he gave us at the end of the night, and what the bar owner was actually paying us. When the guitarist explained the situation, we had to own up, and give a 3rd of the money back. Does any other band on Basschat have this weird arrangement, where they have to pay the venue's sound engineer and ticket person out of their cut of the ticket money? Edited September 10, 2017 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbytodd Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 hand it back.you never know if its a test of honesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We're a good lot us bass players aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1505038340' post='3368981'] Does any other band on Basschat have this weird arrangement, where they have to pay the venue's sound engineer and ticket person out of their cut of the ticket money? [/quote] Years ago I played at a place where you had to pay to hire the house pa which I thought wasnt right but if you have to set it all up, get levels right for different bands on a weekly basis you'd want paying for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1505040405' post='3369015'] hand it back.you never know if its a test of honesty. [/quote] Why the need to test the honesty of a bunch of musicians? The guv' is paying them, they are not helping themselves to the wages from the till. They are paid to provide music/entertainment , not look after the customers of 'Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'm still trying to get over the shock that you get paid for gigs, let alone overpaid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1505040405' post='3369015'] hand it back.you never know if its a test of honesty. [/quote] I'm not sure that really happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (grin) I joined a band at the same time as the drummer retired. He had been responsible for doing most of the booking. Turned out he had been pocketing " a commission" from any cash gigs - usually an extra £50 in his pocket that we didn't know about. ....and then the cheeky bugger asked if he could rejoin the band about 6 months later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 The few times it has happened it has been because it has been a great night and the landlord is happy. I would always query it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 We never get paid and we travel a bit too Probably because we have a crap bass player.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's never happened, but if it did I would point it out straightaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Ask about it, if it was a mistake give it back. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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