People are People and there will always be Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christenings, Bar Mitzvah, Retirement, Dinner Dances, and every other Special Occasions. There are hundreds of functions being held everywhere, every week, and someone has to provide music in may ways..

private functions is where the money is.....for example look in the newspaper for Wedding, Anniversary announcements etc,, look them up, call those people they'll need music. I have booked many "COLD" call jobs this way, let them come see you play somewhere, be better then the rest, Booking work is a never ending part of our business,....If your good enough,..only the determined are successful to make a living and not be just a weekend warrior.
You have to have the confidence & passion to Live Music and Love Music!