How to Make Allies in the Club - Tip the Waitress

Want to know how to get in the know at any club you play? Tip. A lot of musicians forget that the one that is bringing them drinks all night is the same one who has a lot of influence on the clientele and owner. I know most musicians are good at taking care of bartenders and waiters/waitresses. If you have worked clubs long you have a kinship with these hard working people. They can be your best friend or worst enemy. But besides being proper in your tipping, what is the underlying reason that you do not want to slight these workers?

First they are the pipeline to the management and the ear of the customer. If you want to know what is going on in the club you are playing these guys are the ones to talk to. And if all you have done is run them ragged like all they have to do is wait on you hand and foot you are going to be on the silent end. These workers are very loyal to those who take care of them. Make no mistake they do not forget when you are generous or otherwise.

They also are the key to keeping customers in their seats before you play. Customers are always asking these people, "Who's playing? Are they any good?" You want to be on the positive side of that question. If you have been generous with these people and shown support for their efforts and they have had profitable nights when you have played then you will have gone a long way in getting a good reference when this kind of question is asked.

Last, if you are having a slow streak at a club and the owner or manager is undecided what to do with your nights, these friendly cohorts can swing the decision your way. And let's face it, you will come up against slow nights no matter how good you are and no matter what city you are playing in. It comes with the territory. Just make sure you have done your work by practicing your music and by making allies within the ranks. Tip the waitress.

Roy Gene Horne is a songwriter, musician, performer with over 30 years professional experience. He has written hundreds of songs, recorded, performed, booked, managed, and fronted his own band for all of those years. He has a created a website to help the aspiring musician/songwriter and offers resources which will enhance and teach music and the business of music as well. He invites you to visit: http://www.royhorne.ws and you can visit him on MySpace at: http://www.myspace.com/rghorne.

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