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<blockquote data-quote="Ryan Lantzy" data-source="post: 73358" data-attributes="member: 7"><p>Re: Do I Tip The Band?</p><p></p><p>I read up on this years ago and typically, from an "etiquette" perspective, musicians are considered "guests of bride and groom" and not "help". (Though, that hasn't stopped many a wedding coordinator from treating me as such.)</p><p></p><p>My advice after having done this for about 10 years straight...</p><p></p><p>Feed them a good, hearty meal, allow them to imbibe within reason (I don't drink when working, but some do), and make sure the caterers, florists, and decorators don't put their crap all over the stage or otherwise designated "band areas."</p><p></p><p>All that said, providing the load in doesn't involve a flight of stairs (or more) no need to tip.</p><p></p><p>P.S. On the food/drink thing... I know the per plate cost of these things can be pretty exorbitant Most guys I know aren't asking for a five star meal - just something filling. A supply of subs/hoagies/grinders from the local sandwich shop and a case of beer goes a long, long way. As for alcohol - everyone has different standards here. Working "crew" I rarely if ever drink even one beer. I don't like getting dehydrated, and I'm lifting and operating heavy and expensive equipment. However, most musicians don't have those kinds of responsibilities and drink to ease jitters or otherwise. I mean, we've even played dry weddings, so it's really not an issue. But the food supply is a must IMO. If there will be no food, we really like to know well in advance so we can either bring some, or plan to make a food run. We are nearly always setting up and playing over a 8 hour period - a man's gotta eat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryan Lantzy, post: 73358, member: 7"] Re: Do I Tip The Band? I read up on this years ago and typically, from an "etiquette" perspective, musicians are considered "guests of bride and groom" and not "help". (Though, that hasn't stopped many a wedding coordinator from treating me as such.) My advice after having done this for about 10 years straight... Feed them a good, hearty meal, allow them to imbibe within reason (I don't drink when working, but some do), and make sure the caterers, florists, and decorators don't put their crap all over the stage or otherwise designated "band areas." All that said, providing the load in doesn't involve a flight of stairs (or more) no need to tip. P.S. On the food/drink thing... I know the per plate cost of these things can be pretty exorbitant Most guys I know aren't asking for a five star meal - just something filling. A supply of subs/hoagies/grinders from the local sandwich shop and a case of beer goes a long, long way. As for alcohol - everyone has different standards here. Working "crew" I rarely if ever drink even one beer. I don't like getting dehydrated, and I'm lifting and operating heavy and expensive equipment. However, most musicians don't have those kinds of responsibilities and drink to ease jitters or otherwise. I mean, we've even played dry weddings, so it's really not an issue. But the food supply is a must IMO. If there will be no food, we really like to know well in advance so we can either bring some, or plan to make a food run. We are nearly always setting up and playing over a 8 hour period - a man's gotta eat. [/QUOTE]
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