At our practice recently, we were wondering what it is like in other areas of the country/world for gigging bands.
I'm from Harrisburg, PA. About 2 hours west of Philly and 3.5 hours east of Pittsburgh.
I this area, original bands will be lucky to pull in $300 for a 3 hour or 4 hour show. Cover bands tend to be able to bring in a bit more depending on the venue, mostly in the $300-$600 range. The local casino is tough to get in with, but if you can, you're looking at $1,000-$1,500. There is one bar with big stage and their own sound that books for about $600-$800. Also, the local strip club (no lie) has bands on occasion and pays $600 due to the fact that it is hard for them to get bands since most people's significant others don't allow them to play there. I've made a lot of money filling in for bands at that club. Other than that, most places are in that $300 range.
Curious to hear other people's experiences!
I'm from Harrisburg, PA. About 2 hours west of Philly and 3.5 hours east of Pittsburgh.
I this area, original bands will be lucky to pull in $300 for a 3 hour or 4 hour show. Cover bands tend to be able to bring in a bit more depending on the venue, mostly in the $300-$600 range. The local casino is tough to get in with, but if you can, you're looking at $1,000-$1,500. There is one bar with big stage and their own sound that books for about $600-$800. Also, the local strip club (no lie) has bands on occasion and pays $600 due to the fact that it is hard for them to get bands since most people's significant others don't allow them to play there. I've made a lot of money filling in for bands at that club. Other than that, most places are in that $300 range.
Curious to hear other people's experiences!
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