Artjr
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I remember that day.
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VonBonfire
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I was able to travel further and do a lot more gigs, full time, thanks to low gasoline prices for my truck back then and the cheap diesel that was pumping the economy. I was making out ok. Now I work a part time day gig to help make ends meet. and have less gigs Joe Biden and democrats along with the entire republican party save for a handful of reps are responsible for wrecking it.
I can't drive 70 miles round trip for low paying gigs with 3 dollar per gallon gas. Not surprisingly I had the same problem during Obama. I had to limit my Austin runs or I'd go broke trying to play a dang guitar. These people are supposed to boost the economy and they are hurting the small guy.
I can't drive 70 miles round trip for low paying gigs with 3 dollar per gallon gas. Not surprisingly I had the same problem during Obama. I had to limit my Austin runs or I'd go broke trying to play a dang guitar. These people are supposed to boost the economy and they are hurting the small guy.
Artjr
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I remember gigs. Back when people felt safe to go out at night. I hope we get them days back.
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VonBonfire
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I never have fear of being out on the street. The Lord is my shepherd. Cowards don't inherit heaven. I have frequented some pretty shady places chasing music. I just dress like I belong there. It's the same principle as wearing mossy oak out in the back 40. Blend in. I know a drummer who got mugged a few times downtown. He's barely five feet tall and dresses like a geezer businessman with the short sleeve button ups. Dude is such a target I get tempted to rob him sometimes, lol
Totally Bored
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The one good thing my about Covid is it canceled late night gigs. At least in my area. Gigs end at 10pm at the latest. Before Covid gigs where 10pm - 2pm. I don’t miss getting home at 3:30am
Most gigs are 5-8 or 6-9. People just don’t want to go out late.
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VonBonfire
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For me this has been the trend over the last 10 years as the audience members have aged for the type of stuff I play. The latest gig I have done since 2019 ends at midnight but most end at 10pm. I suppose I could go back to low buck gigs downtown that run until 2 but with high gas prices and rip off parking it's just no longer worth it anymore. I spent 2k on parking in 2018 for 150 downtown gigs and the prices are even higher now unless you are willing to hoof it a half mile. Further on the weekend.
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JackTripper
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Looking back on January 6, 2021, my Exxon stock was valued at $39 a share. Today it’s at $100 a share.
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VonBonfire
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Every oil and gas man I've ever known loves it when gas prices are sky high and hates it when fuel is cheap. Yet most of them vote Republican so it doesn't make a lot of sense.
Ben Waylin
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December 7th, 1941 > January 6th, 2021
JackBootedThug
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Totally Bored
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Yeah I target wineries and breweries so that's usually family types with little kids or drunk girls on wine tours. Bars that have live music pretty much end at 10 pm for music and the place is closed shortly afterwards. I try to avoid bars these days. I guess I'm getting old but I like to make money and the bars dont pay and the people that go to the bars don't tip.
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VonBonfire
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I've found it club dependent. Some of the clubs I am playing I am making 150-200 per man in tips over 3 hours. Other clubs I might make 50 for the whole band in tips. Feast or famine, business as usual. I became more selective after covid which means less gigs but more money per gig.
Totally Bored
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Wow so if you have 3 guys in the band you're getting $450- $600 in tips ? Thats great.
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VonBonfire
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I have a monthly gig at a place with some generous benefactors who take care of me and the band with cash and tip bucket passing. I would say the average there is about 125-150 per man. Sounds good and would be if I could do that about 3x per week but the next best gig I might net $40 or $50 in tips per man, which ain't bad cause it covers gas. If you hustle you can make good tips in the Austin area at the right gigs. If you play country you can make an ok living. I don't play country, lolWow so if you have 3 guys in the band you're getting $450- $600 in tips ? Thats great.
CrazyNutz
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Monkey Man
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That's roughly what it is around here, except that...
... where I live, it's that much a litre, not gallon.
MadAsAHatter
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LOL that people are missing the days of gas being $2/gallon.
Anyone remember far enough back when you could fill your tank and get a carton of smokes for 5 bucks?
Anyone remember far enough back when you could fill your tank and get a carton of smokes for 5 bucks?
Dan Gleesak
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i just paid about $14 for a pack of American Spirits this morning
I haven't bought gas in about 3 years though so I couldn't tell ya what the price of it is
Ben Waylin
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VonBonfire
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Daaaaaayum that's steep. Didn't know you was a smoker. Hopefully not a pack a day man. I def was when I was working a full time day gig.
And here I thought 12 bucks for a pack of Clydes was crazy.
