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I play bass in a group of seniors living in our 55+ community. We play a 1 hour performance every other month. Mostly standards from the 1900s. We draw a "crowd" of 25-50. We don't charge. They do seem to like us. More applause than I ever got as a teen!
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I get $200-250 for 3 hours plus meal and small bar tab at a small restaurant. Love the place and the owner. The food is phenomenal. Because it's small, I don't need much gear (Bose S1 does it nicely). It's the least I've ever been paid.
$350 for 4 hours at a Gastropub. $500 for community festival gigs (Rib Fest, Car Show). Usually clocks in at about 3 hours. These are all solo gigs; I usually supply my own gear. Occasionally there is a good PA already set up. In contrast, in 1986-87 we had a 5-piece cover band that played for a percentage of the gross at the bar. We typically made between $3000-4000 for the weekend at a hotel lounge in our home town. The wages for musicians certainly haven't gone up in the last 38 years.
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Mike 2018 Furch D31TSR 2008 Martin OMCRE 1992 Takamine EAN20C 1996 Fender Telecaster w/ Barden Nashville set 1986 Charvel Model 5 2005 Art & Lutherie Ami 1980ish Hohner copy of a 'burst |
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It's been a while since I've gotten paid, but last time was a memorial service, $200 for 2 players. Previous time was $150 solo, 2 sets.
D.H. |
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$150 for a solo 2hr acoustic show / $450 for a 2hr band show
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Glad to help where we can. Last summer we were double booked with a local singer/songwriter and the venue generously kept both commitments and paid us both. We went on first and did two sets, during which I talked up her talent to our crowd. As she was setting up she was very appreciative of this. As I told her, we're a couple retired guys with an expensive hobby, you're trying to build a career. My wife and I stayed for her show and she did a great job as usual.
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I'm throwing a party at my house June 29th. Will be outside with BBQ catering and a cornhole tournament. Band will play 6pm to 10pm with 3 breaks. $3000 for a 5 piece.
Regards, Billy |