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CrackBaby
I was fortunate enough to see these 3 artists in 2024.
Ally Venable
Sue Foley
Ana Popovic
I cannot understand how they are making any money touring. I saw them all at very small venues. A quick estimate of ticket prices x number of seats yielded a very small $$$ total. After payroll, travel costs, venue fees, etc, it doesn't seem possible that they are actually making a profit. Any real world experience and comments would be welcome to enlighten me. How are bands doing it profitably? And please, check out these 3 artists - they are amazing!!!
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bv
I went to quite a few shows with Bill Wyman in Norway in the past. He played in small nearby places like Rjukan and Notodden. They had a tour bus, because he don't like to fly, and they stayed at local hotels, same hotels as us, the fans, budget prices of rooms. They played in tents or local halls, had a crowd of 100 some times. I guess it was break even.
One time I was at a show in my own small town Asker, 20 km from Oslo, the band was one of the leading ones in Norway, but they were past their peak. I looked into the hall and asked to be let in for free. There were less than 30 people in a hall with space for more than 400. They let me in for free. I was embarressed to be in such a tiny crowd, with almost nobody around me. It was strange, but the band were brave and talked to us like we were a big crowd.
I guess you adust to your income. Smaller bands must have side jobs, studio musicians, or other incomes. But they love what they do, one time musician, always musician.