That is a lot of money, folks. And it is the amount of money that Dave Matthews Band made last year just by touring/performing alone. Of course, that includes not only tickets but merchandise and sales at the shows.
Not Dave Matthews? Who is? Well, Dave is, of course. But very few others hit that level and take home that payday from gigs and tours in a year. But, the principle this is based on is solid. Play good music, put on good shows, and love your craft and the people that support you. Big or small, that is true for everyone that aspires to grow in this industry. We can't stress enough how important it is for artists to get out and play, play, play...any and all shows you can.
I was at a U2 concert recently and Bono mentioned that the last time they had been in our college town was 25 years ago...playing at a small bar/club down the street from the stadium we were in. Interestingly enough, I had many friends in college play at that exact place. One major difference is that my friends stopped playing and performing and became accountants. Nothing wrong with that...but if you want to make it...you have to keep at it until you do.
So, here is a cool article you can check out about Dave Matthews Band and their tour earnings, etc. http://www.slate.com/id/2279757 This is a tough business...but it can be so rewarding.
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