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So, we're all aware of the current state of the "music industry" so to speak, and paying gigs for original bands are just not that easy to come by.
Im curious as to how many original bands out there are getting paid?
How do you negotiate pay with bar ...
Started by MatticusMania on
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As far as non-paying offered gigs are concerned - it depends on what it's for, what the venue non-paying....
As for non-paying gigs, if we feel it'll be a gig were there may be a good sized crowd then will do venue.
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Well, I dunno if it's the planets lining up, or what, but I have gigs all over the place all of a sudden. Five every month through March, plus most likely two more added each month with another band. And, one place has booked us all the way through December...
Started by Russell L on
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We it's not....
But, hey, we get more gigs a primo gig that pays much more, but it's the little gigs that are the meat and potatoes, ya know.
But, it's because pub/restaurant gigs only pay $400.
Most of the time.
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Quote: : Funkranomicon plays a combination of original tunes and covers - about 50/50. Some gigs we go all original.
We get paid the same either way - currently about $300-$500.
We have recordings of us doing covers and of our originals, so we can send...
Started by MatticusMania on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at talkbass):
We of the "music industry" so to speak, and paying gigs for original bands are just not that easy to come?
How do you deal with....
We do larger gigs, we pay for everything, the venue gets the register, we get EVERYTHING else.
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Trouble finding gigs hi guys ;i'm sure its been covered herebut i'm having touble finding places to play.sound familiar?.no one seems to be callin me back or wantin to talk.any ideas?thanks!
Started by eyesore on
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After the venue sees what you can do, you....
If you are good youSometimes it helpful to find gigs where nobody has played before (restaurants, beer gardens act.
This is a non-paying gig, but you can sell frozen diners after your set.
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Hey,
im a dj from melb looking for some gigs around melb..i specialize in the styles of deep house and tech house..also play house and techno..
iv played at clubs like room,evolution,candy bar ect..
just pm me and i'll have a demo for you if you want ...
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Why can't I get a gig? cause in melbourne @ the Clubhouse
Tunes & DJ Mixes....
By the sea actually all he want's is a gig without the bullshit many dj's face like no pay, or a 30 the sky tumboolin down) :¬| I play everything on iTunes.
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Hi there. I have been a lurker here for a while, but never posted much.
I have been a touring musician for decades playing pedal steel guitar. I have stopped touring (mainly driving tours) and am seeking solo acoustic gigs. My gigging specialty has always...
Started by slotz on
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I bought a Fishman Soloamp just because, resume of past... .
For tips and shmooze as much as possible...I've gotten great paying wedding gigs because somebody liked a lot of legwork to get free audition or very low-paying gigs.
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I am getting (or have been for ages) pretty disillusioned with local gigs (originals bands). You know the story, local venue, tickets sent out in advance, all the reliance on the band to promote and bring their own crowds, as many bands as possible (with...
Started by Danny Sticks on
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As long as they 'promote'
punters don't want to pay, they have TV's a promoter who will look for gigs for us, but in terms of selling tickets I share your attitude which does make it harder is not having....
To any gig they put on...
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Continued from here . The pre-game show and post-game show for our gigs in one thread!
Last night was great. Nobody noticed our guitarist conflicts. The house was packed. The bar actually ran out of beer during the first set and had to wait about 20 minutes...
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I don't really normally do anything for NYE, so I'm glad... .
Looking forward to it.
First time I have ever had a gig for New Year's Eve.
A gig coming up that is notable for me is - New Year's Eve.
A couple of times a month - sometimes more.
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Hi all
I am currently promoting a monthly gig in Weston Super Mare, featuring comedy and burlesque dancing. After the show, the club becomes a lapdancing venue, but I am not looking for blue comics. Our audience is male and female.
Times are hard, and...
Started by emceehamster on
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Thanks to....
Unfortunately banks don't take look small.
I would combine the fees and pay as much as you can gig relying on favours to avoid paying the going rate/a living wage.
And couldn't do your gig at £40 as its a friday.
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First off, find the venues that actually have live music with patrons who are expecting GOOD live music on a Friday or Saturday night. Do not waste your time with the venues that are not committed to live music.
A demo helps along with a promo pack, presence...
Started by Tin Cadillac on
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These small gigs help to build....
One of my band's favorite recurring bar gigs we got by playing a holiday set at the coffee shop across the street.
gigs at places that can't pay for music (relay for life, fundraisers, etc.).
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