Regarding the "Gig Play" issue. Too many entertainers, especially locally work strictly off their word with the manager/agent/or whomever is handling the booking. Remember to always use a contract, its legal and if a vendor doesn't want to sign it. Then don't work that room. To increase the money, insist on a cover charge, loyal fans support their performers and paying 5 or 10 dollars will not keep them away. Myself, I always use a contract, learned from getting burned too many times. Hope this information helps. Good input from Lysa & Michele.
Daniel "buddy" Monteiro