Originally Posted By: 90 dB
Our basic rate as a duo in our market is $150/4 hours. That's $37.50/Hr. (divided by 2- $18.75/Hr. each). Then if you deduct setup and tear-down time (3 hours), you're really talking about 7 hours of work/$150, which brings it down to $21.42/Hr (divided by 2 =$10.71/Hr. Each.)


And that doesn't cover the cost of a full PA, lights, three guitar amps, laptop, the trailer to haul the equipment, the truck to pull the trailer, gas, etc.


The only musicians who ever made decent money were the wedding bands, but that market has largely gone to DJs.



Regards,


Bob



Ahhhh yes...and you forgot TAXES. Remember, all income is taxable and your federal business partner wants their unfair share. Some states also want their percentage. There's also property taxes on the vehicles and trailer, license and registration... it all adds up.

By the time you calculate everything out, many times, you are paying to play.

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