“...I don't like when bands use tracks, and that could be considered the, just using all the tools they have on hand, but I consider it denying musicians a spot in a band in order to make $25 more bucks per guy. I would rather play with 6 pieces and make less money (per gig - just play more!) than use a backing track for keyboards, horns and BGV. ...”


Everyone's entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts.

Bands around these parts make $300 for a 4 hour slot on a weekend. That's $50 per man in a 6-piece – gross. The net?

Subtract gas, roadies(if they're willing to work for next to nothing), Load in/set up/sound check, Play for 4 hours, tear down, load out, drive home. The net is a lot less than $50.

We played Tuesday night at a pub. Here's the general breakdown:

Drive to venue (Toyota 4-Runner pulling a cargo trailer) – 1 hour
Arrive at venue at 12 PM.
Load in/set up/ sound check – 2 hours
Play from 2-6 PM – 4 hours
Tear down/load out – 1 hour
Drive home – 1 hour


That's 9 hours of work for $150. That equals $8.33 an hour each. Subtract gas, insurance, wear and tear, and the net is less than minimum wage. Do you know any musos that will work for that? I don't. Especially horn players. grin



Regards,

Bob

Dyslectics Untie!


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