I'm interested in knowing what the average rate for a 4 hour gig is, birthay party, small restaurant etc. If it's a wedding or banquet "dinner dance", what's the going rate, obviously more????

Do a search in this forum.

I charge $300 for such an occasion in Orange County, CA. It would be $350 if I had to travel into Los Angeles. That's for solo acoustic accordion work on a very part-time basis on weekends.

Tommy

Weekend wedding receptions and private parties are minimum $350. More depending on travel, equipment, etc.
Weeknights are negotiable, but never under $150.
Of course this is for one person--me.
DonM

The going rate on this forum isn't nearly as important as the going rate in your area.

The rate is going to vary consideraly, depending on geographic location, type of venue, size of venue, and of course your reputation as an entertainer/performer. As the commercial says "Rates may vary!"

Cheers,

Gary

Actually I asked a few friends in the area, these rates in my area on average:

small-med. sized restaurants on a weeknight $200-$250, more on Holidays or special event.

birthday party, baptism, etc. $250-$350

weddings $500-$750

dinner dance or formal event $350-$500

Not Bad!

OMBs in the RI area will generally get about $150 for a Fri or Sat in a decent restaurant... maybe less during the week ... For Weddings, dinner dances. etc. $75 - 100+ per hour, usuually with a minimum charge ...
t.

SYNTH_GUY are you in a resort area?

No, I'm in CT an area infested with moviestar/actor/singers/musicians and very wealthy young snobs, why?