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Bonhomme Richard

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Fri Feb-03-06 08:35 AM
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22. If you are single and promote yourself, then maybe.

If you have a family to support then it will be tough.
The best bet for doing it is to work solo. You won't charge as much but at the end of the day there will be more money in your pocket. Also, you will find more places willing to pay you $100 to $200 bucks a gig than venues that can afford to pay $1,00 or better to a large band.
I tell my kids that the most I ever make a night is $150. If I'm solo I make $150, If I'm in a 7 piece band, after the split I make $150. Always seemed to work out that way.
Played a short opening gig at a local watering hole New Years Eve. Played 2 hours, collected $150 and was home by 11PM. Not bad.
Good Luck.

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