Being a professional musician (full-time and part-time) for almost 50 years, I have seen every type of gig imaginable. I've done gigs where I got paid over $1000 and other gigs where I paid them a few bucks thinking it was "good publicity" (hint: it rarely is). For the most part, local bars and restaurants run on a tight budget. If the venue has a full bar, they can afford to pay more than a restaurant with just a wine and beer license. What can you do? A regular venue is stu