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Bluewine

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  1. After thinking about it. It depends on the deal. The pay, length of tour caliber of venues and accommodations. If I was presented with a good deal where I would come home at a profit and put money in the bank even at 70 years old I'd take it. Daryl
  2. Off topic. Back at The local small time level. A close friend a drummers 9 peice ( 3 horns) booked a corporate gig in the upper peninsula. $300.00 per man plus 1 overnight hotel accommodation. Not bad. Daryl
  3. It's starting to seem that way. Daryl
  4. I was dating a young lady I met at a gig. It almost lasted a year. At the end of the day she wasn't into the whole band and gigging scene at all. Not comparable, however gigging and relationships can be tough. Daryl
  5. I wouldn't like that. Daryl
  6. That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Daryl
  7. It's weird for me because everyone in the band drinks except me. Daryl
  8. I like playing music in a band because it allows me a space where I'm in complete control. If I'm impaired or in some altered state I'm no longer in control. Daryl
  9. A DUI (driving under the influence) in the States after fines and legal fees could easily cost you 10k. No thanks. Daryl
  10. This is for the guys in this for money. Not so much for those primarily in this for fun. I think this guy is credible. I always thought if you were on tour on a bus with a popular signed act you'd be rolling in cash. Let me know what you think Daryl
  11. I'm starting to see more and more reports of poor attendance . What does this say about the future of live music? Daryl
  12. Interesting, over here it's not a pass / fail proposition. If they pull out the breathalyzer and put you through the little physical exercise even if you can do it your still riding back to the station with them. Daryl
  13. Nobody calls me for anything. I wish I could dep. Lol As for agents, we do pretty good on our own. However, we're like most people, life circumstances can get in the way. And the agents here only handle the top tier cover bands. Daryl
  14. Dave, I wish I was that busy . I'll take 70-80 engaged folks any day of the week. My gig piggy bank is dwindling at a rapid pace. Daryl
  15. The Ric looks they way it should. SWEET! Daryl
  16. Sounds like a fun night to me. Daryl
  17. So I guess my idea for UK Bar/Pub tour for my band wouldn't work out well. Lol Daryl
  18. Hi Dave, Hope you had a good week. No gigs for me until 5/25 at The Harley Motor Restaurant. Nice contracts. They do direct deposit. Everything is detailed in the contract, hours, breaks, fee,food and drinks comped and close load in parking. One of the few that do it right. I know there are exceptions. However I'm also in the "give those freebies a rest" camp. Especially when they get *" chincy" with food and drink. Daryl * Not sure if that's a word. I stole it from George Harrison when commenting on the $1,000.00 SNL offered to pay for a Beatles Reunion. Lol
  19. We have several multi band festivals and fairs booked for summer 2024. Unfortunately modest "turn outs" are apart of the business and something most of us have to deal with. I really struggle with low attendance Daryl
  20. We do some Susan Tedeschi, John Prine, Buddy Miles and some Tom Petty. Not traditional covers. And our band is very heavy on guitar solos. Traditional covers in my area are the bands that play "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey Daryl
  21. Were not a traditional cover band . We do ok in bookings with a full summer schedule. However we don't get the same caliber of gigs the top local cover bands get.
  22. Unfortunately gigging is about what the crowd likes and wants to hear. Gigging is not about our personal taste. Daryl
  23. " These Things Happen " That's what my Dad told my Mom when he came home loaded at 3am with our new car smashed up beyond recognition in 1966. Lol Daryl
  24. Cool, I'm a huge Zap fan. Yeah, I'm going to chalk it up as one of those "shot in the dark" gigs. This one didn't work out. Daryl
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