MissouriPicker Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 If you like playing gigs at bars, coffeehouses, festivals, etc., don't forget your local and county library. They pay $40-$50 (around here) and the exposure they provide can lead to other opportunities. I got a 3-gig stint at The Kansas City Zoo a couple years ago because the zoo director saw me at a Kansas City, Missouri Library folk program I was doing. The Zoo paid very well. I'm in no way a professional (performer or guitar player), but I'm not afraid to get-up in front of a bunch of people and at times make a fool of myself. I have a blast playing "live music." Don't dismiss the libraries. They're quiet, no smoke, and an audience that is there to see and hear "you," .......A library where I haven't even played yet did a feature on me just this last week. They found me on a YouTube link that was on another folksinger's page. Your local libraries may be doing similar things regarding local musicians. Anyway, that's something I've found out through trial-and-error over the years....Get your music out there. http://www.jocolibrary.org/we-recommend/listen-local/featured-artist-larry-garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I don't live too far from you and our local library features will feature music on Saturdays. I often go as it is generally a lot of fun and I know the folks playing. My kids also love it. We also have a yearly music fest which brings together a bunch of local players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'd love to play at my library! Wonder if they ever do anything like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Jesse, go and ask them. They've likely already got something in their budget for music/entertainment/community. Most they can do is say "no." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Don't you get people saying 'sshhhh' all the time ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Yes, Blindboy, and they're usually saying it to me..lol..........Seriously, you do find people saying that. They think the sound of their whispers or footsteps are intruding on what your doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 haha I wondered about that, too. My local library does some awesome stuff, though, like they have video game nights for teens, just all kinds of great stuff. Libraries are really changing with the times. HOwever, yes, quiet is good too! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Been playing in libraries for years with different groups. This Friday the jug band I'm in is playing at the local library. One hour and a quarter. $500 Attentive audience. Problem is, everybody wants to do it, so you need to have a hook around here. I ran a couple of open mics for this library so they smiled on me. Here on LI there are lots of libraries but also lots and lots of people who want to perform there. $500 is a lot. We usually get $300-$400. Unless it's charity we won't play for less. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Rich I just started gigging again in a duo. We play 3 hour long sets, a full night, and get paid a lot less. Clearly I don't do it for the money, but man... jersey sux. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Most I've made is $300 for three 45 minute sets. That was at The Kansas City Zoo. Most gigs are far less than that. Figure $25-$40 plus tips for around 2hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Sal Next time I see you I will bring my property tax bill then you will understand how they can pay that! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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