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I'm not sure how depoing works. Don't you have to be somewhat known in a thriving local or regional live music scene to get dep work ? Daryl

I wish I was 40. I'm 70 and didn't start gigging heavily until I was 57. Daryl

In a way isn't every band a concept band? We're kind of throw back to the early 70s rock bands. We're a 4 peice, drums, 2 guitars and bass. Lot's and lots of guitar work. Daryl

Huge upscale room this Saturday night. State of the art in house sound and lighting provided . I don't think our draw is enough to fill this size room. 8:30 - 11:30, that's a long night for me. Good thing it's only a 15 minute commute. Daryl

I'm big on dynamics. Daryl

Yes, our tip culture is different. However, we have local bands here that will not use a tip jar. We don't use the tip jar at private events or large stage festival shows. The tip jar has been a part of our business model since the band's inception in 2007. Overall it's been good for us.

Over here we have ticket prices for dedicated music venues that book signed national recording acts. However the days of bars changing a cover at the door because they have a band are long gone. Daryl

The big money short hour gigs are great, but hard to get. We have a theatre gig opening for Ivy Ford in March. $500.00 for a 40 minute set. That's not bad in my book . Daryl

Tipping is crazy over here. I was leaving my condo the other day and my neighbor was pushing my garbage cart back up toward my garage. He asked for a tip.lol Daryl

I doubt I could ever get in with one of the local " big time" younger cover bands. At the end of the day, I'm in the best band I can be in. This is my 15th year. Daryl

Believe me, it's extremely rare for someone to drop a hundred bucks into a tip jar. Daryl

Thanks Dave, Lol, I know they were making some pretty good pizza back in that kitchen. It's a Iittle hard for me to watch when I think about how much older I am then my bandmates. You might get to see us live. Keep checking your local kitchen directory for us. Daryl

Dave, I hope I'm not making tips a bigger thing than what they actually are. As you know. tips are not going to amount to much at a crappy gig. The big tips happen when your playing to an affluent crowd, the band is hot and you've created a cool vibe for everyone . We don't use the tip jar at private events, theatre gigs or large stage festivals. Love your comments Daryl

Found another clip from NYE. It's long. You can see how tight we were for space. Good thing the hard working folks in the kitchen. 📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/7SHKV2WY3SYuLboc/?mibextid=qi2Omg

The argument might be, the travel, the load in and out are not fun. We've always been a tipping culture and it's gotten bigger. For our tip jar I've seen it empty at the end of a gig and I've seen it with $900.00 at the end of a gig. The tips make it a $1400.00 gig . Again, I understand that means very little to those not in this for the money. " I don't care about the money I just want to play". But for the few of us that are in it for the money a full tip jar certainly helps us get through the month. Daryl

We're all different. The only time I get stressed is when we don't have a lot of gigs booked. I like to see a summer schedule where we have something every week . Daryl

It depends on the gig. Overall the tip jar can turn a $100.00 a man gig to a $200.00 a man gig. However we have left some gigs with an empty tip jar. Daryl

Great gig, even though we were almost in the kitchen. The place was packed and the dance floor was filled. Which is impressive considering we're not a dance band. I was encouraged when I saw a punter drop a hundred dollar bill in our tip jar. Lol We have a gig at Foundry 45 this Saturday. Classy room , it's new with state of the art sound snd lighting. Have a great New Year Dave. I love your commentary. Daryl

Dave, Last night I felt like we were playing in a restaurant kitchen. Daryl

Maple Road NYE 2023 The Precinct Germantown Great gig. However NYE is always a smooth sailing gig. 📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/2QnnqnBYuTBBL2t2/?mibextid=qi2Omg

Classy looking room. Daryl

Cool pic. Daryl

Hi Dave, You probably know my story. With me it started out as purely fun and happy to be in a band with good gigs. When I started paying bills with gig money things started to change and ultimately became dependent on the extra income. Datyl

Playing in a working band even as a hobby after your retired is great. For me it's the perfect part time job. Daryl

My condolences Jon. Daryl