Originally Posted By: Islansoul
I am lookinh to gig out more often than I do at the moment and I would like to know if you could answers some question about you gigging "busniess".

1. How did you get your first gig? I auditioned for a band that already had gigs booked. They just wanted to replace their singer.

2. Do you play in a band? Yes. www.blackwaterjackband.com


3. Are you a solo artist? Yes. www.sammycountry.com


4. How do you get gigs now? Mostly word of mouth and occasionally taking promo material to new places.


5. Do you use booking websites such as GigMasters? No.


6. If you play as a solo artist and in a band, where do you most of your gigs coming from? Most months I play more solo than with the full band.


7. What is your typical audience? What is the typical age and gender of your audience? Generally blue color/bikers. Typically 35% female, 65% male, age 35 - 65. I have started playing some beach bars lately which can draw a younger crowd, but they are usually on vacation.


7. Do you sell things at your gigs such as t-shirts, hats, CDs etc? CDs. I have other products but only sell them at bigger shows.


8. Do you stream your gigs on social networks such as Youtube, Live Stream, or Facebook? I have done Facebook Live and Periscope before but not lately.


9. How do you approch you gig? Do you view them as opportunities to sell your music, or do you gig because you enjoy preforming? I enjoy what I do but it is also how I make a living.


10. How do you sell yourself as a musician to convience the person looking to book that you are worth the time and money? I let my work speak for itself. If you are a musician you shouldn't need to sell yourself as one. However putting a professional appearance forward and conducting yourself as a professional business person in all aspects of your music ventures will help.


This question are in not particular order. Please comment as I would appreciate your perspective.

Samuel Davis Jr
BIAB 2018 + Cubase + Ignite
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www.sammycountry.com