147 Masses and services to date as bassist.

"Pay" is being blessed and privileged to use music as a link to greater spirituality and being appreciated by listeners.

And that in this picker's opninion, is way more than adequate compensation.

No, see that's where the problem is. The bread I'm talking about is the yeasty kind - unfortunately.

Which is where the cocktails come in!

- C

I have two friends that play services also. They do a lot of inspirational work with youth groups and even played a prison gig a few months ago. I'm thinking about joining them when I get a little better on the guitar.

Hey FenderHeads-

My band is currently playing on the local "Bowling Alley Circuit" and we mostly play for Beer and tips- A free game is also thrown in for good measure.

I have caught a lot of smack on other boards because I work for beer- They say I am taking away from the musicians who earn their money from their music- I would like to hear your opinion-

Parties are a good way to make a buck or two...

The Freeze

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There's Always Room For MELLOW !!!!

2000 MIM Stratocaster, Midnight Wine W/Texas Specials
2000 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
1969 Fender Vibro Champ

Making a living in music is tough but I don't see how your venue, and beer for pay, would affect anyone playing clubs or other gigs. As long as the music is good and everyone has a good time that's what it's all about. I knew all through school that unless I became a teacher I would likely never make enough to live on. That's why it's a part time deal and I have a full time job that pays the bills. And no, we have never been asked to take less money because somebody else would play for beer. That might cost more knowing how some of our guys drink.

I regularly play at church so I guess i am paied in blessings!

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"look mummy there's an airplane up in the sky"

Not a bad thing either.

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

I say that is thier problem! Play what, when, and for whatever kind of pay ( or free ) that suits you. Sounds like green eyed jealousy to me!!

Yes I get paid to play. It is a second job now. It started as a hobby but things started to happen and now we are playing weddings and corporate events, private parties and we get paid pretty well. I don't think I'll ever make enough to make it my primary job, it will always be a second job. But I enjoy it too much to really call it a job. I consider myself very fortunate to be in the band I'm in and try as much as possible to make it fortunate for my bandmates. I hope to continue for quite a while as well. We play all covers just in case anyone was wondering.

To increase the cash flow you have go with the following!!!

You woke up this morning. Got yourself a gun.
Mama always said you'd be the Chosen One.

She said: You're one in a million you've got to burn to shine,
But you were born under a bad sign, with a blue moon in your eyes.

You woke up this morning all the love has gone,
Your Papa never told you about right and wrong.

But you're looking good, baby, I believe you're feeling fine, (shame about it),
Born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes.

You woke up this morning the world turned upside down,
Thing's ain't been the same since the Blues walked into town.

But you're one in a million you've got that shotgun shine.
Born under a bad sign, with a blue moon in your eyes.

When you woke up this morning, when you woke up this morning,
When you woke up this morning, you got yourself a gun.

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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson

Sopranos!!!