Re: [Harp-L] Re: re: how much do you get paid for a gig?

["Dennis Fischette" <dmfischette@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

As far as I am concerned Rob, you are right on base. Last weekend I played 2 
gigs, my take was $150 total. The crowd loved us and I had a blast. And I 
continue to improve each year. Hey, not bad for a little ole Italian boy 
from Clyde, NY.
Two things I want share with you. The first I was told as a young boy.
# 1  The things you do the most are the things you do the best!--So keep the 
harp in your mouth.
# 2  You know, everyone that picks up a basketball is not going to be a 
Michael Jordon, but that dosen't mean you can't have a hell of a lot of fun 
along the way.
Hope to see a lot of friends at SPAH.
Dennis (Ramcat ) Fischette



> From: "Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Robert Bonfiglio" <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>, <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: re: how much do you get paid for a gig?
> Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:12:49 -0400
>
>             Doesn't matter what $$ you make , I agree w/ Iceman....it's 
> what
> you MAKE of the gig.
> You stay at this game long enough keep tryin' to perfect your craft and
> trust me, the money WILL follow.
> This business is ALL about 'word of mouth' referrals and getting the job
> done sans the NEGATIVE attitude and these issues hold true on ALL levels of
> the Music Buisiness.
>
>     I've done many benefits and recieved much gratification. Clubs are 
> Clubs
> and somethings almost never change.
> I also agree with Chris M......NEVER be afraid to ask for the money you 
> know
> you deserve. If you've been playing to the public and have 10, 20, 40 years
> more experience than a novice blues band that learned how to put the 3
> chords together a few years ago to make a buck.....then say so! let the 
> club
> know your credentials and tenure in the biz and demand your money. The 
> Clubs
> are important for the working  musicians as it's a 'showcase' for 'private'
> gigs. The private gigs are where you can ask your price and usually get it!
>
>     If you have others talents ie: Piano, Vocal, Guitar or Songwriting
> combine these with your 1st LOVE the Harmonica......it'll help you break
> into to new musical situations. Don't forget as good as Toots is on
> Harmonica he made the BIGGEST paychecks of his career writing & whistling!
> (Bluesette & The old spice commercial).
>
>     A good recording gig ie: a Commercial, an hours work can translate 
> into
> thousands of dollars depending on how long it runs and if you play on Movie
> soundtracks.....your pension, benes and yearly resids are nothing to sneeze
> at! (ask Tommy Morgan).
>
>      If you can Sing and Play Harmonica on a National spot then you've got
> TWO unions pulling in the dough and the singers checks are about 5-10x
> higher then the musicians checks.
>
>      Getting back to the LIVE performing gigs, if you can hook up with a
> high level act ie: Sting , The Stones etc...you could get upto 6 -10K per
> week and over a 60 week tour, that's not too shabby......
>
>      What I'm saying is DON'T give up and take the corner bar gig JUST as
> serious as the carnegie hall one....because it's all about the music and 
> you
> NEVER know who's out in that audience,-)....the rest will follow if you
> respect your craft. (and you can take that CRAP to the bank,-)!!!
>
> ps...looking forward to meeting some of you at the Grand Canyon in
> September!....the rest of you have a blast in Denver.....nice line up this
> year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>         harpfully,
> rob 'the honeydripper' paparozzi
>
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