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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 06/10/2009 : 20:50:49
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Hello,
I have the chance to make some extra money playing covers in a small martini bar; low key music with a couple other musicians. This would be my first time doing something like this; so my question goes to anyone here who's experienced; what do you think is a reasonable price?
I imagine we'd have a tip jar out as well.
Thanks.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 21:24:22
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you could make a fortune, I have done this a couple of times and kept the price low so that we always had more gig offers afterwards.
You personally, should make 50 dollars an hour, I guess.
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 17:15:51
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It depends on the bar size and clientele really, and you usually have to negotiate with the owner at each place. There's usually not even a set rate at the bar - it depends on how many people you can pull in and if they're buying drinks. If they're selling booze, they'll ask you back and you'll be well paid. Martini bar doesn't sound like a very lucrative gig. I made the best money at British sports pub type places where the crowds are coming to get drunk and like it loud.
But yeah, what bill said - negotiate a low price the first time that makes the owner comfortable and if it goes well, they'll ask you back and you can talk more about better money.
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 06/12/2009 : 18:48:16
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billgoodman & Jefrey,
Thanks for sharing your opinion. What you suggested, bill, seems like a good idea, so I'll keep that in mind when everything is set up. I think the martini bar is a good place to start; I could see us playing in some other places. It'll be fun.
Thanks again guys...
cheers,
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/14/2009 : 09:11:11
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| lol @ $50/hr for playing in a bar |
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 06/15/2009 : 06:49:23
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quote:
Originally posted by MissMaceo
lol @ $50/hr for playing in a bar
What, is that high or low for you? What's funny about that?
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MissMaceo
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 06/17/2009 : 23:17:26
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| small martini bars aren't likely to pay somebody 50 bucks an hour until they've established they have a draw, unfortunately |
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Question about playing covers in a bar for money
