jimmydanger wrote:Even if every man makes $100 a night you're still working for not much more than minimum wage. Think about it. Load in time is usually 8pm, unless you have to bring the PA, then 6pm. Most bands play until 1:30 or so, then add another hour to tear down and load out. So now you've worked 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours minimum (not counting travel to and from the gig). Add in a three-hour rehearsal and you're up to 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 hours of work which translates to 8.50 to 10.50 an hour. If you are typical and spend $20 on drinks you're at minimum wage. You won't exactly get rich, so you better have a good reason to play music other than earning a living.
Yeah man.
Kudos to the pro's who do it night in and out.