A little background to paint a picture for you all. I live right outside of New Orleans LA, in a large sized city. A local promoter approached me about trying to get a after hours/late night thing going at a local Wingery/bar. His goal was to create a party atmosphere. He explained he wanted house music with top 40 and to read the crowd. I said "i follow, but whats the issue with the current dj now?' "Doesn't perform well, not enough energy?" His reply was "he is old and doesn't have the vibe and he wants $250 for the gig." (This a 4 hour gig guys) I replied to him "you want me to play for 4 hours non stop and constantly read the crowd?" "Are you providing the sound and lights?" he said "yes on the 4 hour part, but you'd need to supply that." I replied (trying to hold composure) " i appreciate the offer but to Dj for a crowd for hours making sure you have them loving the music is worth every cent of that $250 and i would charge way more if i have to bring enough sound and lights to your night." "there is no dj that will do it for that cheap, and if they do, the performance will reflect the price."
I can't believe the nerve of that guy, he was so taken back that i wouldn't want to spin for him for a low price. He thought $250 was paying wayyyy tooooo much. I told him " If you want to renegotiate an agreement, let's talk. I wish the best for you to find someone."
Whats the lowest y'all would do that gig for?
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