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I'm looking forward to it. Last time I saw them was years ago when Woody was still with us. They opened for The Black Crows with Special Guest Jimmy Page. Blue

Going to see Gov't Mule tomorrow night. $20.00, that's a fair ticket price. Festival seating. Blue

Guys, I think you'll find with us seniors hours also play into quality. Most of us older guys don't want late night long hour gigs anymore. Fortunately I live in the Midwest 🇺🇸 where festivals and fairs are huge and present allot of opportunity for bands and most are early hour gigs and you're home by 8:00. I'll start another thread on tbe new Winery and Brewery market. These are the new quality gigs. Blue

Travel became an issue for me. I was getting lost on the way to gigs and almost got into an accident one night. Our band leader found out about it and ever since they pick me up in the Maple Road van . So , I haven't had to drive to a gig in over 6 months. And this does play into " Quality". Not having to drive is really nice. Most of you know my band mates are half my age. Blue

Agreed 👍 Blue

Who is Hope & Wade? Blue

What if they really enjoy listening to grunge and the experience your band brings ? Blue

For me, when I was still working a traditional full time job gig money was extra cash to play with. When I retired gig money became a real and necessary income supplement. In someways I'll say quality is coming home from a showcase 60 minute gig with $450.00 in my pocket as opposed to $100.00 from a 4 hour pub gig. Blue

For me, when I was still working a traditional full time job gig money was extra cash to play with. When I retired gig money became a real and necessary income supplement. In someways I'll say quality is coming home from a showcase 60 minute gig with $450.00 in my pocket as opposed to $100.00 from a 4 hour pub gig. Blue

Agreed , any gig where the crowd is decent and they're into tbe band is ideal. Blue

That's cool. We've been having drummer issues and have been using allot of deps. Some have been ok and some could never find a groove. Blue

I can't argue that one. Lol Blue

We play originals and covers. We also have an acoustic offering. I use to think cover bands had it easy. But now, in my area even the good cover bands are struggling. Blue

For me at 69 years young and been in the gigging game since age 12, classy gigs with premium pay upscale patrons with money is where I'm at. 30 years ago I'd play anywhere. Lol Blue

We will drive, however that drive will be included in our fee. And it's going to be expensive. Blue

Thanks Dave, I hope you had a good weekend. Blue

I thought this would generate some good discussion. What do you gigging guys think?Would you rather play allot of gigs at questionable venues with low pay and poor logistics. This is where you'd be gigging 6 to 8 times a month. Or play premium gigs 2 times a month. Show case classy gigs with great pay and amenities? Bkue

Just a follow up on the gigs. Our Friday night gig 8:30 - 11:30 was a good gig. We had a groove going the whole night. Good crowd with good tips. Probably our 4th gig at this place, The Carriage House. We found out they are closing and re opening under new owners and management. Over here 🇺🇸 that usually means no more live music. Sunday's biker bar gig 3-7 at The Road House was lousy. We had a dep drummer and nothing clicked. A real drag. Blue

She's Right I'm Left Saturday 8/13 Carriage House Slinger WI 8:30-11:30 Maple Road Sunday 8/14 Dundee Road House Dundee WI 3:00 - 7:00 Busy weekend. I'll follow on how everything goes. Blue

I've seen that. You get these guys that seem to want actually fall into the band. We don't play many bar or pub gigs anymore. But I remember those days. Standing up playing and a shoe sails pass your head. Lol Blue

Really nice shots. Blue

Mostly American vocal groups The Cowsills The Association Spanky& Our Gang Beach Boys The Vogues The Buckinghams Blue

We played a local show for the Home Grown Foundation. They are big promotors of local artists and original music. Natural outside amphitheater. About 150 people showed up. We had an opener, we played 7-9. We used a dep drummer. I'd give us a C+. Blue

Dmccombe, I took a few pics for you at the HD Museum yesterday. The gig went well. Great weather and receptive crowd. Blue

Seems like we all played on a farm or a camp ground last night. Lol Blue