How many gigs did you play in 2017?

How many gigs in 2017?

  • 0: what's a gig?

    Votes: 33 8.8%

  • 1-11: got out once in a while, less than once a month.

    Votes: 109 29.1%

  • 12-23: once a month or a little more

    Votes: 63 16.8%

  • 24-51: fairly often but not every weekend

    Votes: 82 21.9%

  • 52-103: My weekends are pretty full

    Votes: 58 15.5%

  • 104+: can't stop to talk, gotta run to the next venue

    Votes: 29 7.8%
  • Total voters
    374
#62
I had a very nice, organized log of gigs, miles, and income. It was on a zip,drive. One day in December I pull up the zip dive, and poof, all files gone, including about 200 lyric sheets and other fun stuff that I am now trying to recreate. No fun. A hard lesson to learn perhaps, that keep such things on my mac which has a backup drive.

So I don't exactly know, but The one thing I am sure of is that it was a record number of gigs since I've been active at this (since 2005). And because I was so busy I had less time to flip gear. Probably only went thru 5-6 basses this year. Much fewer than recent memory.
 
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#63
10 gigs this year. We're usually around 20, even though every one else in the band has at least one other band. This year the BL (songwriter, singer, pedal steel) took 2 x 4 week tours in Europe with another band. We also recorded our 2nd CD, it's being mastered now.
 
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#64
Not many compared to previous years. Maybe a half dozen or so. Last year I was focusing on other things, and frankly didn't have a band so everything I did was a fill in gig.

This year will be different.
 
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Holdsg said:
I had a very nice, organized log of gigs, miles, and income. It was on a zip,drive. One day in December I pull up the zip dive, and poof, all files gone, including about 200 lyric sheets and other fun stuff that I am now trying to recreate. No fun. A hard lesson to learn perhaps, that keep such things on my mac which has a backup drive.

So I don't exactly know, but The one thing I am sure of is that it was a record number of gigs since I've been active at this (since 2005). And because I was so busy I had less time to flip gear. Probably only went thru 5-6 basses this year. Much fewer than recent memory.
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I put everything on Google Drive and Drop Box so the entire band can access things. No more lost zip drives or having things malfunction. Everything is in the cloud now.
 
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JGbassman said:
I'm guessing around 150 as a part timer. I ran with two bands last year, but am down to just one this year, for now... I played three gigs over the last weekend, so I've got one in the can already for this year. :)

Playing a heavy schedule has been a pretty consistent thing for me over the years.

I toured with a national country act/artist pushing a single and we had a brutal touring schedule. 2015-2016 I played 340 shows a year. That's close to 700 in two years...

I finally got off the crazy train before I got to the point of hating music and forgetting what my home and girl looked like. Playing part time is letting me reconnect with the joy of playing again.

I think we already have 70 shows booked so far this year, adding more weekly. Some gigs are great, others not the best, but for me being on stage is what I live my life for. I don't think I'd last too long without my gigs. Creating music and connecting with others on stage and the audience is my happy place and choice of drug. This year I've stepped up to running sound (well learning as I go) and will be singing lead vocals for at least a third of a night's worth of music, so I've found myself saddled with new and exciting challenges. This is what I love.
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Excellent, JG! Keep up the great work, and keep'em smiling!
 
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Holdsg said:
I had a very nice, organized log of gigs, miles, and income. It was on a zip,drive. One day in December I pull up the zip dive, and poof, all files gone, including about 200 lyric sheets and other fun stuff that I am now trying to recreate. No fun. A hard lesson to learn perhaps, that keep such things on my mac which has a backup drive.

So I don't exactly know, but The one thing I am sure of is that it was a record number of gigs since I've been active at this (since 2005). And because I was so busy I had less time to flip gear. Probably only went thru 5-6 basses this year. Much fewer than recent memory.
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did you try a recovery service? Worth a shot, and you mightget some or all of your stuff back!
 
#75
hrodbert696 said:
Last couple of years I did this as December was progressing, but... I forgot. So, to celebrate the new year, take a look back through your calendar, and let us know - how many gigs did you play in 2017?

For purposes of definition, let's say a "gig" means you played in front of an audience and money changed hands. Not talking about studio sessions or volunteering for a church worship band (though paid church gigs would count). However, if you want you can count showcases and benefits on the assumption that someone involved spent money for the show even if it didn't go to you.

I've had pretty slim pickings since getting booted from a busy classic rock band - yeesh, a couple years ago now. My own modern alternative cover band had about three gigs and I was asked to sub for a handful more with a friend's classic rock band when their regular bassist was having surgery. I think it was about eight gigs for the year. Hoping to be way busier in 2018.
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Some where around 50. Too many open dates...
 
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#79
Just 8 gigs in '16 for my band, but that was an all-time high in 7.5 years of gigging. This is a labor-of-love for us, as we all have full time jobs and families.

There's a constant discussion within the band about whether it's better to gig more often (thinking that nothing makes you better than prepping for and playing a gig) or putting more space between gigs so we can work on new material. We generally rehearse weekly and really enjoy learning new material and refining it as much as possible.

I think 4 - 8 gigs a year is our sweet spot.
 
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