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Losov |
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Joined: October 2008 Posts: 489 | This was mentioned in another thread and I didn't want to hijack it, but . . . Does anyone use a tip jar? I don't. To me it's like begging. I'm getting paid for the gig or I wouldn't be there. If there's a request and I know it, I play it. All part of the service. There are always insistent people who won't take no for an answer. I tell them it's going to charity. And it does, every dime, to a local battered women's shelter. | ||
dobro |
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Joined: January 2006 Posts: 2120 Location: Chicago | Where one is not paid outright, I have noticed that owners (of some establishments) distribute special envelopes to all the tables for contributions toward the band. It works quite well and takes the stigma of "begging" out of the equation. Worth a suggestion to a decent venue manager! Suggestion for the man on a budget: learn to use a LightScribe CD drive (or nice labeler), make some cheap, classy CDs and sell 'em! Even at $5 a pop for a demo, you'd be surprised what you come away with. | ||
alpep |
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Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10582 Location: NJ | when doing a duo we would leave a case open with a couple of dollars in it to prime the pump. depending on how much alcohol was brought into the restaurant often depended on the tips I think people like to get something for their money so I see many people selling cd's they are rather reasonble at discmasters these days | ||
Beal |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | Depends on the area. Amelia Island most places have a tip jar. O'Kanes always does for Davis and Pam At teh Wednesday singer/songwriter there isn't one, but it's a contest with paid winners. When we do Writers in the Round (who don't get paid) there is always a tip jar. In NC nobody does. Except on the streets of Asheville. Ever notice how stupid white kids look in dreadlocks? | ||
gulfcoast |
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Joined: November 2004 Posts: 1330 Location: ms | Most places on the coast we get a flat rate and tips. | ||
PEZ |
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Joined: July 2003 Posts: 3111 Location: Nashville TN. | I have in coffee shops were you playing for tips only. | ||
FlicKreno aka Solid Top |
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Joined: April 2006 Posts: 2491 Location: Copenhagen Denmark | I do n`t mind people having a tip-jar , after all , ye do not have to give anything .. , I do n`t have one , it`s a liability to me , because I do n`t want to do requests . Over here , it`s uncommon , however , some go around with a saucer , saying " something for the music " ..not sure what to think of that.. Vic | ||
Fridave |
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Joined: February 2008 Posts: 247 Location: Delaware | I just suggest to the audience that if they have any requests to write them down on a twenty dollar bill and pass it up, of course there are no refunds if I don't know the song !! Yea, I don't get alot of requests but it usually gets a laugh. | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I guess I just did that, only I only had an open case.... (hint-hint! :D ) Originally posted by Beal: YES! I live in Portland!Depends on the area. Ever notice how stupid white kids look in dreadlocks? | ||
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