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WOW..........what an appropriate reply to an offer so presumptuous...........sickening.
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It depends.
This ad is from a small restaurant that might be a barely profitable business.
I have occasionally played these gigs. Suppose the restaurant is close to home, say 1 mile away, and I've been there before and like the place and like the people there. My risk is small because it is close to home. I might get a nice meal. If the gig is on a Tuesday afternoon - nobody books me on a Tuesday afternoon anyway so here is a way for me to get some practice in front of a live audience. I can add the gig to my advertised schedule and it makes me appear more in demand. If I can put out a tip jar then I might play for two hours, return with $ 40 and dinner. I can advertise this gig in my email newsletter and other advertising. I might give business cards to people. I arrive early so I can visit the neighboring businesses, invite them to my show and leave promotional items - printed key rings or ink pens or such. The people that I meet can lead to another gig.
I go with my microphone, minimal drum kit and play along with CD's. Just sing along with Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, UB40 ("Red Red Wine" is a good song at restaurants).
But it is important to keep the risk small - the gig close to home - and to be ready to follow additional opportunities if they appear.
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At least you get publicity.
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If they are in downtown Vancouver, I doubt they are small fry as rent there is insanely expensive I hear. Most likely looking for a free meal..............
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What a great response.
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This went around several years ago. I think the location changes based on where it gets posted.
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It is great whether it is real or not.
Last summer, someone posted an add locally here on CL looking for a band to play at a car show in Texas outside in July - no pay. Great experience of course. There were a fair number of musicians that replied to the posting in....let me say, a negative way.
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That was a perfect reply.
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Geez, I've had my fair share of these gigs. I've been doing this too long because now if I'm approached do something like this, here's how the conversation usually goes:
Person trying to book me: "Come out and play! We can't pay you anything, but it'll be great exposure!"
Me: "Great exposure to what? The elements? To getting ripped off? Tell me exactly how this will help me..."
His reaction:
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