How much for a solo acoustic guitarist?

TheDarkLord

Hi

Do you know how much I should pay for an acoustic covers soloist for a party?

It's on the South Coast between Portsmouth and Brighton.

I'm having my a 25th wedding anniversary bash. I'm hiring a band, but I would also like an acoustic soloist to do two things.

(1) Play completely acoustically and sing in the bar area when guest arrive for 45 mins or so ...... 

(2) then do a 30 minute set on stage before the main band comes on.

Any ideas how much that would set me back?

I mean, I play in a live three piece every other week - so I know how much we get paid ......... but I have no idea about acoustic soloist rates.

spacecadet

My mate does that exact thing when we're not doing band gigs and he would charge £150 for that. He is very very very good though so I'm sure you'd find someone for cheaper unless your budget will fit that.

TheDarkLord

Not looking for cheaper than that, or a bargain in any way.  Just don't know what the going rate is.

TheDarkLord

...... anyone else have any ideas on this?  Or is you all electric geetar geezers in bands?

johnnyurq

The duos and solo acoustic ones here range from £150 to £250 with the solo ones tending to be sub £200.

fretmeister

I imagine the dead-zone between sets might be the issue. If it's a quick turnaround then it's just a 75 minute gig with a 5 minute fag break / walk to the other stage, but if you want him standing around for an hour or two in between the 2 sets then he's on the clock for that period too.

bigjon

My rate would be £50 plus £50 per hour at the venue

Danny1969

Matt O'Neil from www.acousticlivelounge.com is very good, he's in Superheroes with me but Acoustic Live Lounge is either just him with acoustic  or also backed by another acoustic guitarist and a cajon player. Price range is between £150 and £300 depending on what you want I think