How much do you get paid per gig?

[deltadave]

Just as the title says, whats your cut in the nights performance with the band you are in for parties, events, festivals, etc.. ??

[5StringBlues]

My band usually just does gigs for all-you-can-eat popcorn shrimp.

[deltadave]

Mmm.. Shrimp.. that sounds like a fair trade

Originally Posted by 5StringBlues

My band usually just does gigs for all-you-can-eat popcorn shrimp.

[5StringBlues]

Hmmmmm,sounds like you've heard us before.............

[N.F.A.]

I'll be surprised if you get a lot of straight answers. Good luck...

[deltadave]

I'm just honestly curious -- I hope no one gets offended by the question..

Originally Posted by N.F.A.

I'll be surprised if you get a lot of straight answers. Good luck...

[Matt R.]

None of your biz.

[pacojas]

i'll actually play for free if you let me live at your house and feed me.

[modulusman]

This year in my band I have made between $150.00 and $675.00 a night. Most of the gigs have paid between $300-400.00 range.I did play a sub gig for $100.00 last week.

[deltadave]

Thank you for your response.. I know this can be a touchy subject for some, but I really appreciate your input!

Originally Posted by modulusman

This year in my band I have made between $150.00 and $675.00 a night. Most of the gigs have paid between $300-400.00 range.I did play a sub gig for $100.00 last week.

[Wyatt]

Our gigs vary from $250.00 to $3000.00. Unless we decide on a set amount for each member before hand, and put the rest in the band account, we split the pay evenly among 6 members.

[SMILEYSIXX]

ONE HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS!

[bwest9]

I work in a GB band doing weddings, casinos, and corporate events. It's less for the casinos, but I usually get somewhere between $350 and $500 per gig, plus whatever the guests are eating and drinking.

[DavidE]

Originally Posted by Wyatt

Our gigs vary from $250.00 to $3000.00. Unless we decide on a set amount for each member before hand, and put the rest in the band account, we split the pay evenly among 6 members.

Each?

[DavidE]

Originally Posted by modulusman

This year in my band I have made between $150.00 and $675.00 a night. Most of the gigs have paid between $300-400.00 range.I did play a sub gig for $100.00 last week.

What type of gigs do you play?

[modulusman]

Originally Posted by DavidE

What type of gigs do you play?

My band is a cover band playing country/classic rock. The low paying gigs are in bars. The higher paying ones are weddings/street dances/ fairs/etc.

[CapnSev]

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[I play metal]

sometimes (rarely) coupla hundred bux.

sometimes a nothing at all except a free beer coupon (sux I dont drink lols).

Hit and miss.

With us its how much merch,cd's,etc we sell.If we dont sell nothing then were eating trail mix for dinner tanight.half serious.

[Datsgor]

For regular gigs, each member gets $ 75.00 for 3 hours. Usually get $5- $20 in tips each. Private parties and wineries and such are more....I will play a 4 hour gig for $85.00. I wish it were more...but that's about it.

[5StringBlues]

Originally Posted by I play metal

With us its how much merch,cd's,etc we sell.If we dont sell nothing then were eating trail mix for dinner tanight.half serious.

This is when those popcorn shrimp gigs start to look good.