sonsman Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 This thread made me tot up the diary and it came to fifty one gigs - all with one band. I had a dep in for another seven to cover hols etc. Considering we changed drummers and one guitarist during the year that's not too bad. Been doing this level of gigs for the last few years but only working part time for the last two years works wonders for the energy levels at the weekend! Got forty eight in the diary for 2018 and with several more enquiries on the go so should see us up around the sixty mark again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 Seems to me that there are a lot of folk around the 45 to 55 mark. It would be interesting to do some work on demographics. Do young guys gig more than older people etc. Pay rates for the gigs we all have, sizes of bands etc. There is a dissertation in there for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Bilbo said: Seems to me that there are a lot of folk around the 45 to 55 mark. It would be interesting to do some work on demographics. Do young guys gig more than older people etc. Pay rates for the gigs we all have, sizes of bands etc. There is a dissertation in there for someone. Age 54 £250-300 plus the odd good payer. 4 Piece, 3 blokes and a girl. 59 Gigs this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsman Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Age 61, six piece band (four of us around my age and two half my age). Pub gigs at £325/350 make up around 70% of the total with the remainder private functions at between two and three times that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Age 53 weekend warrior in a 4 piece rock covers band. Pubs and clubs mainly with a minimum of £250, most at £300 and a few at £400. Full time 50hrs a week job, tolerant and supportive wife, kids, dog. 53 gigs confirmed for 2018 and about 6 more waiting in the wings if we can fit them in. Might need some deps this year...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) 111 last year and a day's TV filming for 'Girlfriends' on ITV (our spot on the show will be shown in episode 3 on the 17th). This year, so far, looks like the same number are booked, but we still have a few venues to talk to about free dates. Edited January 8, 2018 by 12stringbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 7 hours ago, 12stringbassist said: 111 last year and a day's TV filming for 'Girlfriends' on ITV (our spot on the show will be shown in episode 3 on the 17th). This year, so far, looks like the same number are booked, but we still have a few venues to talk to about free dates. Aha a 12 string bassist (and 111 gigs to boot)! Well I know of one fellow BC'er @Cuzzie who is very keen to get his hands on a 12 string bass so I suspect he would be delighted to be put in touch with you and find out a bit more about your set up. In fact, if you have any clips showing you using the thing live please feel free to post (or to start a separate 12 string thread if it's too off topic for this one!) - I'm guessing more than just me would be really interested to hear you and the bass in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 My website has a page about my 12-ers. There are also some video clips with it on the 'Entertainment' page. I don't use the black Chaparral very often, so may think of parting with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 42 gigs, all with the same covers trio, ages 51-66, usually £300 per gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 17:46, drTStingray said: I spent an hour or so searching for this last night without luck I'm afraid sorry - went through a pile of recent BGMs. I'll have another look tonight - I'm just wondering if I actually read it on here or in a newspaper article or something. Sorry, missed this post! Thanks for checking for the article. You may well have read it on here as I did a post on it just after the gig. Here's the pic of me with Lee and drummer Donavan Hepburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 None this year and for the last three. Last gig I had was backing snake Davis. Gone are the months of 28 gigs. If the average is 55 go for it guys- at least you have time for a life ( think I’ve got that now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Today's cancelled. Don't know why yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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