For small bars that are reluctant to pay much at all for a performer, any idea on what to ask for? 20% of the bar tab? 25%? More? A bar owner surely should be willing to pay SOMEthing for a guarantee. Put $50 in the tip jar or $20 or SOMEthing, plus a percent of the bar receipts. Just fishing for ideas.

I have a honky tonk set list that's perfect for these country folks who never get live entertainment but bar owners are cheapskates. Actually, they really DON'T have much traffic, I understand that. But, who knows, might turn out alright, especially if they'd promote it as something special.