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That was not our tip jar. The Baaree puts that jar on a stand in front of the band . They also pass it around through the crowd. Mykes, the $100.00 was not a tip. The head bartender asked If we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred. He put the note in the jar Daryl

Dave, The $100.00 wasn't really a tip. The head bartender asked if we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred bucks. He put the note in the jar. However it was a good tip night. Daryl

Now that's what I call upscale. I'd fit in with you guys. 👍 Daryl

Thanks Mykes, I know we all play in different levels of the gigging game and it's fun to share stories because we all see the good and the bad side of it. Daryl

Hilarious I'm not kidding we have a local band that somehow financed a state the art full blown touring bus. Can you imagine showing up in that to a $400 00 gig? Daryl

Funny A few years ago we played an acoustic gig for a "low end" wedding reception. We played in the corner of the tent on grass. In a word " Glamorous " lol Daryl

I like the red trailer mobile stage! Daryl

Yes, they provided a wonderful plot of gravel for a stage.lol Daryl

Hi Dave, I was sort of laughing at myself. Here I am going on and on about playing gigs with cool stages, lights and sound. That's what I mean by accommodations. Last night the venue provided us with a small plot of gravel to play on. Lol The gig was in Delafield a very upscale town . Tips were very good last night. We normally have no more than a 30 minute commute one way to gigs. Jenny & Dave usually pick me up in the van ( they don't trust me driving lol). I rarely drive to gigs. Daryl

I talk a pretty good game and probably come off like I'm trying to be a big shot. And things are going pretty good for our band Maple Road and our acoustic offering " She's Right I'm Left" Me; "Proper stages, lighting rigs, and competent sound guys have become increasingly important to me in my advanced years. Lol" We played anacoustic gig tonight a In Delafield at The Befre. Good gig however the accommodations smacked me back into reality. Lol Daryl

Cool and very well attended. 👍 Daryl

Were playing one of my favorite venues this Friday night. The Baaree in Thiensville. A real live music loving crowd in a very cool setting. Yes, upscale and " well heeled". Lol Daryl

Proper stages, lighting rigs, and competent sound guys have become increasingly important to me in my advanced years. Lol Daryl

Pete, Me personally, I like County and Municipal sponsored shows. They have much bigger budgets for bands. Now with that being said we're talking about tax payer money which for some might open a whole other can of worms. We're also in Church Festival land here and they have big pockets for bands too Thanks for your commentary. Daryl

Dave, I can only speak for my relatively small music community in the Milwaukee area. Other areas could be different. Daryl

Nice! I agree with you 100%. Daryl

Nice pics. Looks like it was a fun gig. Daryl

Talking business is always a little awkward here for me. I think it's good to stay on top of things so your band isn't blind sided. I was talking to the one of the guys in the band that opened for us Friday night and money came up in the discussion. He told me they were gettin* $1,500.00 for most gigs. That concerns me because we're a little higher up in the local food chain than them. We get a few $1,500 00 gigs like Friday night but we're still booking $500.00 shows Depends on the band and your circumstances however overall about 5 years ago we broke away from the 8-12 bar gigs. The fair, festivals and corporate sponsored events are much more lucrative . You guys might know that I often throw around phrases like " high end" and " well heeled clientle". It's just the way I am. At 70 years old I want to play the nicer gigs . I understand and appreciate those of you not in this for money. Unfortunately I don't have that luxury. Daryl * Keep in mind musicians have a tendency to exaggerate and embellish. Lol 😆

Looks like a cool event. Daryl

75.00 is not bad. I talk a big game about our tips but keep in mind at some gigs our tip jar remains empty . Daryl

Dave, In my neck of the woods only national signed acts are pay to get in shows. The 5 and 10 dollar cover at the door for local bands died out years ago. I agree, I don't mind dropping 5 bucks in a tip jar as I'm leaving. I don't like having the jar or bucket pushed in my face. Daryl

I guess we could look at this as two methods of collecting tips. Having someone work the crowd with a tip jar (which can be a little aggressive). Or , my preferred method. Merely have the tip jar placed in front of the band. Less pressure. Daryl

From what I understand the tipping culture is different for you guys. In the States you can walk down Main Street and ask anyone for a tip for doing nothing.lol On the serious side we've had gigs ( not many) where there was over $900.00 in the jar at the end of the night. Daryl

My brother was in Nashville last week and spoke with a guy playing in a club. He said most gigs are tips only. Daryl

For us tips are icing on the cake. We have standard fees to perform. I don't know of any bands in my neck of the woods that play for nothing. Keep in mind I don't know any teen bands or originals bands. Those types of bands might be playing for nothing. Blue