I'm a solo acoustic artist. I want to start making money for performing my music. I have written many many songs I could tour with, about 85. For the most part all on acoustic guitar, written and played by me alone. My question, to anyone who knows, where do I start? I just want to play my music for a crowd and get payed for doing it, preferably on a consistent basis. I live 15 minutes from Milwaukee, but I am willing to travel, but only if I know there's money in it, because right now I have no job, and damn near no money. Let's see if any of my fellow stoners can help me out.
I'm a solo acoustic (mostly) artist as well. Thing is you can't make the assumption that you will be getting played. If you're unemployed, get a job. You will need to play a lot of free shows and work up a fan base, once you do that, club owners will be able to see how much $$$ you can pull in for their business. It's all about them getting their $, not you. You have to have a passion for playing music live, not a passion to make money. I barely make enough to cover my travel costs, but I don't care about the money all that much. I just love playing in front of people. The fans can tell what you're in it for, so treat them right and they will treat you right. Hope that helps a bit, I would type more but I'm headed to town to play a show pretty soon.
Oh, and I quick though before I'm off, you should get to know all the other bands/artists/owners that you can. You gotta network as much as possible. Good luck blade!