[Harp-L] how much are you getting paid at your gigs?

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

in phoenix, I've been getting $400-800 per gig.  Some resorts will pay $1200-1500.






>-----Original Message-----
>From: Eric Neumann [mailto:special20@xxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 03:52 PM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 35, Issue 64
>
>Tim Moyer wrote:
>"Lately, I've had to satisfy myself with 1) and 2).  There's no money in
>live music at my level."
>
>I have to chime in here. Tim Moyer lives and gigs in Austin, Texas. For all
>it's beauty and wonderment, Austin being the "live music captiol of the
>world" is suffering from a supply and demand issue. We have a boat load of
>musicians and gigging bands in this town, and the competition is fearce to
>say the least. I am sure that the money Tim is making while gigging has
>nothing at all to do with his level of musicianship. There are others in
>this town too - like Gary Primitch, Cara Cooke, Mel Davis, Michael Rubin...
>man, the list goes on. There are even plenty of decent "obscure" harp
>players in this town - in addition to those men and women who belong to the
>local HOOT chapter here in Austin. (please forgive me for any exclusions)
>
>I live in Austin, I have heard Tim Moyer play many times. I think Tim is
>beyond the level of amateur. My wife even wonders why he's "not on records"
>when she hears him play. So it ain't the level he's at - it's this town.
>It's jam packed with musicians, and the venues we play at - generally start
>you off with just tips, then a piece of the bar, then you can get gigs
>taking cover charge.... but those gigs are generally for nationally known
>recording artists or in slots at popular clubs where harmonicas are unknown
>in any form.
>
>But Moyer is too damn modest if ya asked me.. and ya didn't.. so I am tellin
>ya. =)
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