When you say the "Facebook broadcast" I am assuming you mean the recent "A" list events. But I wanted to also share some experience I have been having via eConcerts for quite a few years now.

I have been playing online before FB offered the service. I play online is because I can reach a broad audience and also get paid, that's right get paid all without leaving the house if I choose. Now grant it not enough pay to keep me in my rock-star lifestylegrin but enough that I can write a check to my favorite charity every month. So my point is just because you are playing online does not mean you have to "play for nothing" . . . . which really gets me up on my soapbox!

You see I consider everything from open mics to playing in any venue "for the exposure" as playing for nothing. I often hear of musicians saying they are playing both open mics or other venues for a cut rate or no fee but "just for the exposure" and it drives me nuts. Again my opinion which does not mean I am right. I have friends who play these gigs and love them, obviously I feel differently. frown

Just last year I interviewed at a restaurant who said they were looking to change entertainers as the same cat had been playing their Jazz brunch for the last 5 years. They said they liked my music but asked me if I could beat his 75.00 for a 4 hour gig every Sunday price. My 1st response was, wow that is 1960 money, but then added, "you should have given him a raise 5 years ago" and there was no way I would ever consider under cutting a fellow musician.

However the fact remains that sadly some musicians will gladly play for nothing or next to it just to say they got the gig. My rule of thumb is that if the account has a register in it, they should pay their entertainment, my opinion others mileage may vary. And for the cats who have no issue playing these type gigs that is your decision, but please don't complain about the low or lack of fees musicians are getting today. You can't be part of the problem and the solution at the same time.

Please understand I have no issues with playing benefits or even for personal entertainment with fellow musicians. In fact 100% of tips I get from my online eConcerts goes to charity, but the money I get from my corporate or other venues throughout the year, goes to Old Danny.

Personally I think playing online is something (especially in these times) every performer should give a try, hey you might just enjoy it and even pick up a few bucks without leaving your room.

Best To Ya All,

Danny C.
www.dannycampo.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Danny-Campo/379776252109306?skip_nax_wizard=true

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