Need advice re: personal appearance contracts, etc.

[doc540]

I recently created basslines and helped arrange music for a local group's cd, and the recording session went south when they didn't want to pay me for a third (unscheduled) session.

They invited me to lunch today, semi-apologized, and want me to do four shows with them over the next couple of months...two of them are big, public, cd release shows.

(They couldn't find another bass player.)

I told them I'd check my calendar, work up a proposal, and put it in writing.

Anyone have a simple, personal appearance contract I could use?

btw: I'm thinking $50/rehearsal, $200 flat/show. They usually do a 1 1/2 to 2 hour sound check and 4 hours shows with three 15 minute breaks.
Before they showed their azzes I was doing the rehearsals free and getting $100/show. They clearly knew I was just a hired gun and not "sharing their musical vision" for no pay.

Come on, you hoopleheads, talk to me here.

[Juniorkimbrough]

the $50/ $200 sounds good to me....maybe they'll think twice next time about being pricks.

btw, 1-2 hours SOUNDCHECK? wow

[doc540]

Originally Posted by Juniorkimbrough

the $50/ $200 sounds good to me....maybe they'll think twice next time about being pricks.

btw, 1-2 hours SOUNDCHECK? wow

Yeah, it's amazing.

They're mostly an acoustic/harmony act like Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young Lite or the Eaglettes and obsess over everything sound-related. However, they usually end up with a killah live mix and have some really good original material.

Making that transition from acoustic to electric and having all the girls notice is beginning to mess with their heads. They've gotten a strong whiff of rock'n'roll heaven, and they're dizzy.

[justabass]

Hope this will help. You can easily change it if you need too...




This contract is for the services of __________________on the engagement described below. This contract was entered into on this day of _____________, _______, between the undersigned artist(s) (herein referred to as the Employer)______________ and the musician(s)_______________

The musician(s)____________________ are engaged on the set terms and conditions outlined below. Any and all changes to this contract after the date the contract was entered into must be supplied both by phone and in writing at least 72 hours prior to show time. Unless otherwise noted, payment must be made in full on the date of the event. At the time of signing this contract, it is understood that cancellation on the part of the Employer or breach of the contract at any time, for any reason, will result in the Employer paying the agreed upon fee IN FULL at the time of notification.

1. Name and Address:__________________________________________ __________________

2. Date, Time and Place of Engagement:_______________________________________ _____________________

3. Other terms and/or agreements:_______________________________________ _____________________



Employer:___________________________ Musician:___________________________

Signature: ________________ Date:______ Signature:____________________________
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Phone: _______________________ Agreed upon Wage for Event:$_______________________

The Employer is responsible for providing adequate electrical wattage and appropriate outlets at the staging area. The Employer shall be responsible for any damages done to said musician's________________ equipment/instruments during the engagement – This includes both set up and strike and incorporates but is not limited to accidents, power surges, liquid damage, staging or behavior either by the Employer or any guest attending the event on the behalf of the Employer.

[doc540]

thanks!!

[justabass]

No Problem!

[jimb213]

...so was I the only person who read the headline and thought "waitaminute... someone wants him to do a contract for his clothes and hairstyle with a band?!"

...I have friends in a great band with a really popular sound (emo pop), and a big regional following (they've done significant touring and even toured with the Warped Tour), but they've had some trouble getting a record contract, because the singer and lead guitar player were too fat. That's probably why I thought what I thought

[jeffreyhamby]

You might also check with your local AFM, who should have scale lined up. It tends to differ from region to region, but the last I remember in Nashville (1999) was 50/show for local, and 200/show for out of town, with I think a $30/day per diem.