I'm thinking how much $$$ you get for the gig has as much to do with where you are located as it has to do with how good you are.

In our little town, the best entertainers get $25 - $50 a gig. Those same entertainers get two to three times that or more if they are willing to drive to Minneapolis 180 miles from here.

This would be for nursing homes etc....

Now in other venues....

We live in west central MN. heart of the 10,000 lakes country and its a big vacationland/resort country...but only for about 3 months a year.

Playing parties, dances in the summertime; I've got a friend who plays keyboards for a five piece rock group. The charge around $2,500 for a dance and are busy all the time.

Venue, location and when you play make a big difference.

Thing is, I can't even stay awake past 9 pm at night much less play from 9 - 1 pm and get home at 3 am in the morning.