One a month is ideal for me. I'm a 9-5 guy married with 2 kids. Any more I start getting it in the ear if you know what I mean. In 2016 I think I played 4-5 gigs. I was miserable.
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Gigless
- Thread starter Skokiaan
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Well got a call last night that what is left of my country band cancelled next weekends gig. The bar owner called and wanted to pay us less than they quoted since owner is closing the doors for good next month.
It was a drop in pay but still was enough for me to play. It was a principle thing since nobody in the band needs the pay that bad.
I figured it was a gig, decent money, and a night out. Oh well guess they would rather sit home, glad this band is breaking up.
It was a drop in pay but still was enough for me to play. It was a principle thing since nobody in the band needs the pay that bad.
I figured it was a gig, decent money, and a night out. Oh well guess they would rather sit home, glad this band is breaking up.
I play in a Bluegrass Band and since we play mostly festivals and private parties, this is typically our slowest time of the year. Just when I start to think there will be no more jobs, they start to come in. There is a new Bluegrass venue due to open this Spring and we have been told that we are in the running for the house band slot; we'll see what happens.
One_Dude
One_Dude
We got a little lean in November and December, playing just a couple private parties plus NYE. I was out of town for the holidays so for two gigs during that time, they subbed my spot out. Our singer had moved to a new house and wanted a little time to get settled, and meanwhile my work/vacation schedule worked against me.
But we are now back in the saddle, have done 4 gigs since NYE, and the weekend roster is now filling up through late spring. A few of those gigs are pretty choice and I really look forward to them. We also have a new drummer who is one of the best in the area, excellent musician and great guy. A lot has already changed since the end of 2016! Hoping for a good year.
But we are now back in the saddle, have done 4 gigs since NYE, and the weekend roster is now filling up through late spring. A few of those gigs are pretty choice and I really look forward to them. We also have a new drummer who is one of the best in the area, excellent musician and great guy. A lot has already changed since the end of 2016! Hoping for a good year.
I did 43 gigs last year, which is a six year low and third lowest ever (yes, I keep track of my gigs).
I do now have a gig scheduled - a fill-in with a band for a private party in March. But that's it. My regular band and two startups have nothing.
I do now have a gig scheduled - a fill-in with a band for a private party in March. But that's it. My regular band and two startups have nothing.
I am no longer gigless for 2017. I played live at a radio station last night and now have seven other gigs booked with three different bands, though nothing before March. It will be a slow year.
Also a day-job guy. One a month is all I need. I had a bit of a streak going where I basically had a gig per month from August 2016 until December 2016, with one place booking us until March 2017. Unfortunately, a week into the new year that same place cancelled all future music acts. Now we have no gigs. It's not fun to have no gigs to look forward to, but I guess it's nice to be able to practice more.
