In a message to Al Thompson  Stephen Jones wrote:
SJ>   AT> a LOT since I played it.  We wouldn't even look at a gig unless
SJ>  we could
SJ>   AT> each leave with $150-200 per night.
SJ>
SJ>   AT> What a way to make a living.
SJ>
SJ>  I remember paying a buck cover charge in the '70s, in a packed tavern
SJ>  to hear the best local groups. Add that to a buck and a half for a
SJ>  pitcher and the bar owner was hauling it in.
Yeah, when we were playing the club scene (late 70's-late 80's), we would 
play a couple of local clubs which seated 700-900 each, and they would 
generally "turn the house over" 2-3 times during the course of the evening 
for a total of roughly 1400 to 2500 paying patrons.  Cover charge when we 
played there was $3.  Even after paying the band our $2000, the bar owner 
still made a bundle.
We had 10 people (7 in the band, plus sound, lights, and monitor mixer), so 
we did alright, even though we all HATED playing clubs.  
 
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