How Many Live Gigs Did You Play in 2024?

[Pocket Dave]

103 - down from previous year's 115. Turned down a few during a relocate from Dallas to Fort Worth; Didn't have the previous year's steady weeknight house/host gig, though picked up another one in June that I've since only subbed out twice. Comfortable with this rate.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I will finish up at 28, maybe 29 this year.

Last year was my record at 31. With vacations and one member going south to Florida for part of the winter, that puts me out about 3 times a month. That's right about where I want to be.

 

[Levitamin]

Exactly one in August with a bunch of old bandmates and friends. It was sold out and tons of fun. One or two a year is enough for me at this point. I’ve always preferred producing and recording anyway.

 

[Danny O Danny]

We got our original music Americana band off the ground in 2024. Played 7 or 8 gigs as a quartet (keyboards/bass/guitar/drums). Then added another member (on guitar and mandolin), then lost our drummer, then downsized to a trio (keyboards/bass/guitar & mandolin) and played a couple of gigs, then downsized to a duo (keyboards/guitar & bass) and played a gig in November that went well (with a return to the venue scheduled for January).

So, in a band context, I had roughly 10 gigs--which is about what we were hoping for (as we get older the setups & tear-downs become more brutal).

I also played a bunch of songwriter showcases and open mics as a solo artist on acoustic guitar. Those are easy because I just have to show up with a guitar and plug in. Including those puts me in the 20+ range of gigs this year.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

Four gigs. One subbing for my old band, three with a surf music project that ended after three gigs. A long way down from 2022 when I was "busy practically every weekend."

 

[pisces_bass]

I think just 7 paid gigs. Less than I’d like but realistic, given other commitments and priorities.

 

[Enrique M]

Never played a gig before this time last year. During 2024 we played all the venues in my small town (mostly brewery’s and the like) won a battle of the bands contest, and — as our prize — were the openers at a local festival that had about 1,200.

Only about a dozen or 15 gigs. But the stage kept getting bigger. It was good for me. I suffered from some stage fright/ imposter syndrome for about half the ride. Now that’s behind me.

 

[jdjk7]

Less than I'd like, I'll just say that.

 

[ThinCrappyTone2]

6 gigs, I think. Started playing guitar in an all-originals band, so gigs are not flowing like they did in my last band, which played covers. Which is fine by me. I really don’t love the grind of constant gigging anymore, and the gear shlepping that goes with it. The balance of songwriting, recording and occasionally playing out is really pleasant right now.

Also our originals band gigs tend to require less gear shlepping, along with shorter shows. Thats my story and i’m sticking to it

 

[FunkHead]

I just played a couple. Then Aug 1st I had a bad accident at work & still can't play right at all. Every time I get close, something bad happens & kills the gig for me.

 

[Jason Hollar]

Looking like around 80 through the end of the year. Unfortunately it’s my first dance with covid so I had to cancel two good ones this weekend. Still open on NYE but something usually pops up last minute.

And I’ve got over a dozen on the books for next year already so that’s promising!

 

[c-ba55]

Looking like it's gonna be 86, which is probably too many.

 

[FirewalZ]

Seemed like starting in May through sometime in Sept, i was booked nearly every weekend, either a Friday and/or sat night. Things slow down a lot in between. I have a full time career, wife and kids, etc, but still enjoy playing and the projects im in.

 

[birminghambass]

Since COVID I've been in the 1-11 spot every year. I'm ok with that, don't think I'll ever get back to the days of 50+ gigs a year.

 

[Reedt2000]

Was nearly 80 between 2 bands last year which was too much with the day job, personal pursuits, and all the crap life throws at you. Left one band and played a little over 30 this year which was much more enjoyable for me.

 

[lildrgn]

Will be 18 for the year by this time next week. Would like to do 2x that or a little more. I miss it when I'm not doing it, but I also don't miss the 6 hours of gig hang time for the 40 minutes of stage time.

 

[jTrolt]

Looks like we'll total about 61, similar to last year. VERY heavy in the summer, with one month hitting 15 shows.
Winter? dries right up, as we are more of a festival band with a few bar dates intermingled. Thank goodness for indoor bull riding and rodeos in the off season.
Pay has been very reasonable, averaging well above $200/show .
Tips get thrown into a slush fund to pad gas expense on long trips, plus rooms/food for unpaid events, such as a showcase and awards show we were invited to participate in this year.

 

[LordRyan]

I play most weekends. Not like the 80s to early 90s when I played 5-6 nights a week all year long.

 

[fdeck]

On top of my main band's monthly gig, maybe once or twice a month.

 

[Pocket Dave]

103 - down from previous year's 115. Turned down a few during a relocate from Dallas to Fort Worth; Didn't have the previous year's steady weeknight house/host gig, though picked up another one in June that I've since only subbed out twice. Comfortable with this rate.

Changed my vote to the next bracket - 105.

Just picked up another gig and failed to count one tomorrow.