04/05/2026
Hello friends and fans!
This is an informational post, I hope somewhat educational for everyone.
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For those who don’t know, the pricing I do is quite reasonable and affordable.
Because I was in the business as both a Promoter, Tour Manager and also did Booking, I understand VERY WELL how this business works.
Let’s face it, the festivals that we all go to, in and around southern ME and NH, do not draw 30,000 fans over 3 days, with the largest jam bands on the bill. (Don’t get me wrong, I would love to get a gig at Northlands!)
It’s actually extremely different. I do not need to go into the pricing of what each band gets, etc. etc.
I do understand what I do is unique and sometimes, people are afraid to ask “what do I get paid for a night?”
Here’s the answer:
FACTORS- size of venue/acreage, how many people, distance traveled, hours of the event. (Done at midnight or an all nighter). For larger outdoor festivals, it’s different because of the size of the farms, campgrounds, lots, etc.
FYI : I AM ALSO POWER INDEPENDENT. I have two generators that enables me to run my own power. Therefore, I NEVER get in the way of the bands, the sound production, or the stage/lighting productions power. Too many breakers have been flipped during a live performance because the power is being maxed out. This is why you see me running cords, cables, generators, lights, etc. along tree lines, the sides of buildings, fences or even right out in the middle of the woods blasting the trees!
WORK: Organizing gear for each specific show, loading up, traveling to and from, having my own fuel for the inverter generator. (The other one is a silent solar generator… it’s dead quiet)
TIME: Here’s an example: a 1 night night show, 1 hour away, ending at midnight, could be a 12 hour day for me. (There and back).
I hope this helps.
I love this work! A lot!!! But it is work and it is business.
Pricing for 2026:
Parties/Birthday parties- $100
Wedding Receptions- $300 minimum
Festivals/large areas/venues - $300
*Each gig will be professionally discussed.
*multiple days TBD.
Hope this helps! Reach out asap for 2026!