For the cash?

**RudyTheRocka** · 04-08-09, 07:10 PM

So, I figured I would ask some people on here about this, seeing as its a simple question that I could use some outside opinion from.

My buddy David invited me to a new band he's forming.
However he told me it's that lame emo scene music (we both hate it)

When I asked why we were playing that, he said "For the cash, dude". Of course I laughed and said "What Cash?"

He then informed me that he talked to the people down at the Compound and the Rock House (two places downtown where minors can preform) and said that they pay $500 a gig (2-3 hours).

Then on top of that, $300 a month per bandmate for doing something that has completely escaped my mind. It was something simple, I remember that.

So, my question, for $125 a week + the claimed 300 a month, would you play for the money?

**Cojiro** · 04-08-09, 07:16 PM

arent you already in a band? if your doing something you enjoy i would just stick with that even if theres no money involved yet.

but if you arent doing squat then go ahead, a few extra bucks is good for some1 whos young

**RudyTheRocka** · 04-08-09, 07:18 PM

Yeah, but they are juniors who are all highly academic, so they are prepping for AP exams, studying to boost GPA, etc.

We haven't done much in about a month.

**Specter_987** · 04-08-09, 08:19 PM

What kind of music do you normally play?

**Tick** · 04-09-09, 01:05 AM

Sounds like typical booking agent bullshit to me. I've done my time on the road, and it's a common practice, especially with younger bands. Get something in writing before you agree to anything, especially if you're going to sell out to do it. No point in selling your soul if you don't get shit for it.

**8Gigs8** · 04-09-09, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Tick

No point in selling your soul if you don't get shit for it.

I totally agree.....plus, even if you get money for it, is it worth playing that terrible music?

**Manse** · 04-09-09, 05:49 AM

If the money is real, and your mom can take you to the gigs, I'd do it.

**RudyTheRocka** · 04-09-09, 06:46 PM

Yeah, I think I might test the waters and see how it goes.

High school is pretty lame because musicians are not willing to get serious - at all. Their idea of serious is uploading something to myspace.

**Specter_987** · 04-09-09, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by RudyTheRocka

Yeah, I think I might test the waters and see how it goes.

High school is pretty lame because musicians are not willing to get serious - at all. Their idea of serious is uploading something to myspace.

Then look around other schools in your area. Maybe there will be people that want to become serious there...that or you can just sell-out with those guys and be forever known as some emo-band member.

**jabberwock** · 04-09-09, 08:26 PM

Money is good, but playing music you hate never lasts long in my experience... You'll get fed up real fast, and that's not good for anyone. That said, I just might play for the money if I was hard up, and I was SURE it'd be coming. You'll be getting weekly gigs?

I play in 6 bands of various genres, and get called by a few others for shows/sessions, so there's always room for more so long as you know your shit, and can pull it off without much (if any) rehearsal.

Why is 'buddy dave' forming this band if he hates it? That's the real question. :P