A lot has changed recently in the marketplace for entertainment in my area (Kentucky).

For instance, a dozen or more horn players are new to the market. They/re approaching local restaurants and clubs and offering to
play for $75.00, or 1/2 the going rate. They use sequences. A few places have tried these folks out and are taking a long look at whether they shouldn't drop their budgets.

For some reason, there are three or four new blues guitar players doing singles with just guitar and harmonica. Again, they're offering to play for $75.00, and are getting work.

A smoking ban has cost most bars a lot of business. Patios have been busy this summer. but wait staff and bartenders are "crying the blues".

Several large venues have decided to have a different entertainer every night, instead of the same act 3-4 nights. They're not advertising the entertainment, so most working musicians think club owners are just wanting to play talent agent.


What do you working players see changing in your area?

What changes do you see in the near future?

Are your prices holding in your area?

How will availability of new equipment affect your performances and marketability?

Opinions...?


Russ