BlackandWhite Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Am I the only one who hasn't got a gig booked yet for New Year's Eve? We have a casino gig opportunity, but I'd like to be paid a premium for staying sober that night... "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 There are small gigs nibbling but I don't do NY unless the bread is plentiful. I need a reason to spend the first 2 hours of the year loading out in the rain instead of spending time with the people I love. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyMary Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I've got december 30th cooked. The 31st will be spent with my loved ones. But for me music Doesn't pay the bills, so... Stage: MOX6, V-machine, and Roland AX7 Rolls PM351 for IEMs. Home/recording: Roland FP4, a few guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meisenhower Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I haven't played NYE in ages, solely out of choice. I've spent mostly every New Year's week for the last 15 years or so, on the ski slopes and don't expect that to change this year! Yamaha C7 Grand, My Hammonds: '57 B3, '54 C2, '42 BC, '40 D, '05 XK3 Pro System, Kawai MP9000, Fender Rhodes Mk I 73, Yamaha CP33, Motif ES6, Nord Electro 2, Minimoog Voyager & Model D, Korg MS10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 NYE gig booked. Same one we did last year. It was really fun, and I expect the same this year. Bobadohshe, I had to look at your location, when you said 'rain...'. No Rain on NYE in Ottawa, Canada.. brrrr... I'm just saying', everyone that confuses correlation with causation eventually ends up dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 My band is booked for a big party at an oceanfront hotel in VA Beach. We play weddings there about every other month and their events planner hired us after enjoying us at wedding gigs. We had a bit of a scare earlier this year after our singer passed away in April that continues to haunt us...some clients got cold feet thinking our band would not be the same without Monica singing (we actually lost a few gigs). We have a pretty solid sub situation working in the short term (though taking way too long to find a permanent solution). The NYE gig was at risk for awhile as they booked us when we had Monica as our singer. They have seen us perform a few times since then and given us the thumbs up...but it was touch and go for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Nothing planned as yet, and the money's got to be there for sure, otherwise I'd rather stay home with family & friends. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Yes I am 90% we have something. A casino a half hour away from here really likes the band and hired us. The problem is we heard they are doing renovations so we don't know if they will be done in time. We play there all the time so hopefully there will be no problem. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 There are small gigs nibbling but I don't do NY unless the bread is plentiful. I need a reason to spend the first 2 hours of the year loading out in the rain instead of spending time with the people I love. +100000 We take NYE off unless serious $$$$$ are thrown our way. It;s a chance for us to let others entertain us, and as you said, spend time with our loved ones, family, etc... David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I usually opt out of NYE gigs unless it's triple or more what I'd usually make. I'd rather be with my wife and family and friends at home. Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have a living room gig with Dick Clark's Rockin Eve. Attire optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Just booked with my cover band. Not crazy money but good enough and a gig is a gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Like Bobby, it takes a lot of dough to get me out on New Year's Eve -- especially if it's a far-away gig or one in the city where parking will be a nightmare due to the crowds. This is the first year that I hadn't even thought about New Year's. Thanks for the reminder. :-) I quit my gigging jazz project last week, as it was interfering too much with my composing/arranging/producing/mixing schedule, but the bandleader (who I still do a jazz workshop with) knows I am available for "the right gig" and respects my decision. OTOH, it would be great if my 80's band could have a reunion on New Year's. So far, all of our almost-gigs have dried up, so the project remains on the back burner. Good luck to the rest of you -- especially those who depend on music for a living. I see that New Year's Eve is on a Friday this year, so that should make out-of-town gigs a little easier. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I plan to stay on the couch. "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Booked with one of the cover, country/rock bands I've been working with this past year. We've got the weekend; basically double scale on NYE, normal pay on Saturday night. One of the more fun, Country/R & R clubs in the area. Great owners and staff. We know one another well: this summer/fall I've been covering the chair for three different bands that play there regularly. I took a few years off from playing NYE back in the early 2000's. With the recession hitting the piano student base, plus just having lost a long-term, weekly internet writing/arranging gig, I can use the income. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I have a living room gig with Dick Clark's Rockin Eve. Attire optional. Something like that for me, too. I couldn't begin to guess how many nyes I've played. Don't care to ever play another. 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus64 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have a living room gig with Dick Clark's Rockin Eve. Attire optional. Something like that for me, too. I couldn't begin to guess how many nyes I've played. Don't care to ever play another. My group used to do "First Night", which for those who haven't been to one is an alcohol-free event that focuses more on cultural and family stuff than getting wasted. I don't think we have a spot this year, they don't have enough money. The crowds weren't that good last year, which is too bad because it's a really cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Our New Year's Eve gig will be a little different. In addition to being NYE - it's also a wedding reception. The venue is cool - and the deal includes a couple of rooms so nobody will have to drive when we're done. The money is OK but not great, but that's fine ... the bride and groom are friends of the band so it'll be a great time. The SpaceNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Yeah, I'm with the "pay me 3x" crowd. Although I actually have three rules for taking a NYE gig: 1. Has to be a classy venue where my wife is welcome and will feel comfortable. That means a public event, no private parties. Dive bar on the Eastside? No. Ballroom at the Hilton? Yes. 2. Has to be good, fun music. 3. Roughly triple the normal rate. #1 and #2 are non-negotiable. I suppose if #1 was solid and #2 was great fun, I would probably take less money. That exact situation has never come up though, when #1 and #2 are there, so is the money. So far, nothing this year. I really enjoyed my NYE gig last year, but if one doesn't come up, I will be perfectly happy chillin' on the couch. --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 For me, I don't care what the gig is as long as the bread's right for the gig. The date's significant to everyone else, but I really could care less about celebrating with family/friends. I'm just willing to take advantage of everyone else' feeling that the date has significance... A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I'll do it if the bread's right. Nothing booked yet, & I don't mind hanging with the wife if nothing comes up. Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I only ever played twice on NYE. Both times I got a 1000 bucks. But that was exceptional, not to mention long ago. gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Aiken Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Tentatively opening for Betty Lavette - medium money (for NYE) but a good gig. New Year's day wedding gig. Moog The One, VV 64 EP, Wurlies 200A 140 7300, Forte 7, Mojo 61, OB-6, Prophet 6, Polaris, Hammond A100, Farfisa VIP, ,Young Chang 6', Voyager, E7 Clav, Midiboard, Linnstrument, Seaboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyguy Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I really could care less about celebrating with family/friends. I'm just willing to take advantage of everyone else' feeling that the date has significance... And they said you didn't have any compassion... Jim Wells Tallahassee, FL www.pureplatinumband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucktronix Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 My blues band is booked at the Dinosaur BBQ in Roch, NY every NYE. I believe it's going on 7 yrs now. Kronos 88 Platinum, Yamaha YC88, Subsequent 37, Korg CX3, Hydrasynth 49-key, Nord Electro 5D 73, QSC K8.2, Lester K Me & The Boyz Chris Beard Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 For me, I don't care what the gig is as long as the bread's right for the gig. The date's significant to everyone else, but I really could care less about celebrating with family/friends. I'm just willing to take advantage of everyone else' feeling that the date has significance... This. I've been booked for NYE since January 1, 2010 at around 2:15am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 For me, I don't care what the gig is as long as the bread's right for the gig. The date's significant to everyone else, but I really could care less about celebrating with family/friends. I'm just willing to take advantage of everyone else' feeling that the date has significance... I'm pretty sure if music was my primary source of income, this would be exactly my view as well. But, of course, for me it's not... --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I've been booked for NYE since January 1, 2010 at around 2:15am. ^^^^This^^^^ I'm just saying', everyone that confuses correlation with causation eventually ends up dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 The point of NYE has always been lost on me. Of course, all holidays are inventions of the human mind, and so we supply the significance, and I can really get into to some of them, like Halloween. But for NYE, I'd rather be playing, because it's probably going to be a well paying gig and then I can just be a casual observer to other people trying, at a high price, to find significance in it. This year I'm playing a gig in Arizona that's somehow connected to the Fiesta Bowl. I'm not sure how. I don't follow football. If it weren't for my love of baseball, I'd probably be deported. I've also got a nice Halloween gig lined up. Now that will be fun . . . Edit: Go Giants! Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Could work NYE but as a DJ, not as a keyboard player. Good pay but a lot of work, as they want the full system complete with all four 18" subs and double 15" tops. And lights. I need to decide quick, but I think I'll pass and just spend this one with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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