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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-03-2009 21:15
From: Shon Larsson All of the above are good responses. I go even further if the Host is doing their job by greeting me upon arrival. And for a 2/hr set approx: $300L, and at times more depending.... so for you its not just the music/musician, the host is important also. thanks : ) |
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-03-2009 21:16
From: Ralektra Breda Live music gets good tips from me. Usually between $500L to $1000L (unless they are really bad, then I just leave).
Pseudo-live music (tribute shows) I usually tip $200 or $300, maybe a bit more if I am enjoying the CD. yes, definitly referring to live music : ) |
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-03-2009 21:17
From: Weston Graves I know this is going to sound a little pretentious, but that is not my intent.
I recently went to a live (well, there's no real way of knowing that, but that's okay) violinist recital. The fellow played a fantastic suite by the American composer William Grant Still preceded by some interesting music history banter about Still being among the first African-Americans to break into the classical music composition world in the early 20th century, etc.
So not only did he introduce me to some great music that was new to me, but also educated me at the same time. I tipped well and with enthusiasm -- but only once so the tip jar wouldn't "whisper" and distract from the rest of the concert.
So, it's the banter that does it for me. wow, now thats really cool!! you sure got a LOT out of that recital. |
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02-03-2009 23:43
Base the sl tips on teh ratio of tips at a gig in real. Depending on the venue of course.
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02-04-2009 03:42
From: Jig Chippewa Base the sl tips on teh ratio of tips at a gig in real. Depending on the venue of course. So how much would you tip Madonna "in real"? Pep (having paid $200 for a ticket)
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02-04-2009 04:02
From: Pserendipity Daniels So how much would you tip Madonna "in real"?
Pep (having paid $200 for a ticket) not a cent she is awful |
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02-04-2009 06:07
From: Pserendipity Daniels So how much would you tip Madonna "in real"?
Pep (having paid $200 for a ticket) I'll give her a tip. Retire. It's over. Start planning your reality TV show and take your place as another "Used to be".
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02-04-2009 06:45
I usually tip between 400-500L per live event. Giving something to the artist helps them feel appreciated. Anyone can gesture a WOOHOOO or such... giving anything is always appreciated. I do DJ in SL and it doesn't matter if someone tips me 10L or 500L... I personally appreciate the thought.
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02-04-2009 10:25
From: Pserendipity Daniels So how much would you tip Madonna "in real"?
Pep (having paid $200 for a ticket) I would have taken money from the tip jar for inflicting pitch-corrected, talentless generipop on the masses. |
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02-04-2009 11:10
From: Pserendipity Daniels So how much would you tip Madonna "in real"?
Pep (having paid $200 for a ticket) You wouldnt. Teh poster was talking about being a dj I thought. Tipping a performer is crass. Buy the cds.
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02-04-2009 11:20
From: Baloo Uriza No problem, but you're more likely to find people who have a moment if you don't waste their time with an uninformative subject line and instead used a subject like "Questions about tipping at concerts." Don't make people guess what your post is about before they look at it.
Typically, I don't tip. If I do, it's because it's an actual musical act and not some huckster playing some well-known band's last live concert album with four avs pretending to be the real thing on stage. But that's been rare enough so far I can't recall the last time I tipped or how much I tipped when I did. I never cease to be amazed by some people. First you admonish the OP for wasting people's time... Then you waste people's time by giving a non-answer to a question that you admittedly are not experienced enough to have an asnwer for. LOL |
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02-04-2009 12:08
From: Irischka Hotshot That seems like you just play a CD to a stream Not quite the same thing, but I also understand it's not live music (which was the original focus of the OP). Basically it's a radio station. Varied songs, varied artists, requests are encouraged. Without commercials. I hate having to hear commercials. But it's still an issue because while I enjoy every minute of it, I need an income too. Which means somebody has to step up and "show me the money" because I don't get paid to play advertisements. That's why I felt it was relevant to mention it even though it doesn't fit the definition of live music. |
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02-04-2009 12:25
From: Elizabeth Barrett if anyone has a moment to answer this question, i'd be grateful.
when you go to a live music show, what do you base your tips on? what would make you want to tip the musician more?
thanks in advance for all input
lizzie Everyone has different talent levels, to be honest. I base tips upon friendliness, and how hard they are trying to please. Do they offer to do ANY requests? (Having a pre learned song list to limit choices from is completely fine.) Chatter isn't necessary but if they are friendly and noting what is going on around them a little bit that is nice. I don't want or need endless chatter, though, really. From any live performer or DJ. Enough banter that they seem friendly. So I don't feel as if it is obligatory or they are just phoning it in (hehe which kind of they are, but I digress). HTH |
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-04-2009 14:17
From: Konu Magic I usually tip between 400-500L per live event. Giving something to the artist helps them feel appreciated. Anyone can gesture a WOOHOOO or such... giving anything is always appreciated. I do DJ in SL and it doesn't matter if someone tips me 10L or 500L... I personally appreciate the thought. so... good music and personality? thank you : )) |
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-04-2009 14:18
From: Clarissa Lowell Everyone has different talent levels, to be honest.
I base tips upon friendliness, and how hard they are trying to please. Do they offer to do ANY requests? (Having a pre learned song list to limit choices from is completely fine.) Chatter isn't necessary but if they are friendly and noting what is going on around them a little bit that is nice.
I don't want or need endless chatter, though, really. From any live performer or DJ. Enough banter that they seem friendly. So I don't feel as if it is obligatory or they are just phoning it in (hehe which kind of they are, but I digress).
HTH i believe i'm seeing that friendliness is a BIG part of why you guys tip, thank you all for helping me with this : ) |
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-04-2009 14:21
From: Eli Schlegal I never cease to be amazed by some people. First you admonish the OP for wasting people's time... Then you waste people's time by giving a non-answer to a question that you admittedly are not experienced enough to have an asnwer for. LOL i was just gonna ignore him : ) seems a whole lot easier. lizzie |
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02-04-2009 14:28
You are very welcome, Elizabeth.
(Not that you asked this next bit - but just since the topic's up) On the other side of this question - *incessant* urging the guests tip staff/talent turns me off.
I may still do so, and appreciate a reminder once in a while, too; but incessantly I've been known to TP the heck outtie.
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Elizabeth Barrett
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02-04-2009 14:46
From: Alvaro Zapatero I base the tip on the Linden exchange rate to the dollar.
Anything less than 270 Linden is less than a dollar, therefore hardly a tip at all.
Anything between 270-1,000 Linden is a realistic tip for musician, DJ or host. now that's areally cool way to go about tipping! |
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02-04-2009 15:13
My usual live music/entertainment tip is 250-300L, more if I stay longer than a few songs, which I don't always.
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02-04-2009 15:30
I tip based on how good the musician is technically, how much I like the music, and if they choose to play originals or all covers. If I don't either feel the music or respect thier skill I don't tip. lol
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02-05-2009 08:40
I tip based on the real world.
Imagine giving somebody a 25 cent tip in a real club. You'd be chucked out on your ass.
Give at least 250 L$ (about a crummy dollar)
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02-05-2009 08:46
From: Jig Chippewa You wouldnt. Teh poster was talking about being a dj I thought. Tipping a performer is crass. Buy the cds. As many problems with reading as writing eh? Pep (Try rereading the OP)
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02-05-2009 08:55
Well, but this is a different 'world'. In this world, money is relative, as it is in the 'first world'. Some people have more of it, than others.
If someone is unable to buy linden for whatever reason, and camped hours to get that $50L that is the sum total of their 'wealth' and tips $10L of it, then to me, that is a very good tip.
Even for those who do buy linden. Maybe they have a lot of other expenses. Maybe they go to a lot of concerts or clubs and are constantly being dinged for that $250L and up. Heck some places want that much for each staff member, the venue AND the talent. Tips are great but if the guests are *only* valued for what they pay out, maybe the hospitality field isn't the one that person should be in.
At any rate - that $5L or $10L may be all that av has, and that $250L may be as well.
Lastly, it may be rude to say, but not all clubs/concerts are actually enjoyable...their enjoyability can vary a lot. Maybe the person is annoyed by particles, 'spank spam' over-gesturing and so forth. There are lots of reasons people might not tip. Any place I have gone I'd say only about 2 or 3 percent of people seem to tip; those who do can vary from a few linden tip, to a thousand $L. One could argue the reverse to "it's only a real dollar" and say, well, that one real dollar isn't going to pay the venue's tier anyway, so no need to get in a twist over it.
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