Pay—The Reverb Standard Deal Memo

This is to serve as the standard deal memo between The Reverb and the performers on any given paying show. Percentages can be negotiated BEFORE the night of the show if you wish.

We do guarantees only to those acts that can in turn guarantee us a crowd. The Reverb deal memo is based on the premise that bands will get paid directly from the door unless there is a pre-arranged guarantee or other agreement. The Reverb deal memo works in the following manner:

A typical show will range between $3-$6 dollars. This amount is determined based on the following factors: whether or not there is a pre-arranged amount agreed to by both The Reverb and the performers, the number of bands on the bill, the number of out of town bands on the bill, the number of anticipated under 21 audience members, and the night of the week or a special event. The Reverb will typically charge $1 to $2 extra for those patrons that are under 21 for the simple fact that they cannot buy drinks from the bar.

Bands take 100% of the door AFTER expenses.

Our expenses will typically be broken down in the following manner:

Sound will take $25 per band with a $100 limit off the top of the gate

For a bill of 3 or less bands, Sound will take a $25 bonus after 65 people paid.

For a bill of 3 or less bands, Sound will take an extra $25 bonus after 130 people paid.

For bills of 4 or more, Sound will take an extra $25 bonus from the door gate after 130 people paid.

Maximum sound payout of gate will be $125.

The Reverb reserves the right to take out $30 for a door guy after $600 on the door.

The Reverb reserves the right to take 20% of the door after a gate of $800.

All ages shows in which crowds are at least 75% under the age of 21 will be worked in a different manner. The Reverb reserves the right to take up to $2 per person under the age of 21 out of the gate total before expenses and paying bands.

The door total minus expenses will typically be broken down in the following manner unless negotiated otherwise BEFORE the show:

For a one-band bill: The band receives 100% after expenses.

For a two-band bill: Headliner 70%, opener 30%.

For a three-band bill: Headliner 50%, openers 25% each.

For a four-band bill: Headliner 40%, each opener 20% each.

Band members 21+ will also receive ½ price standard domestic beers at the bar and $1 off any other drink. In addition, all band members get free soda and juice at the bar.

Shows with guarantees are not subject to the terms of this deal memo.

The Reverb reserves the right to re-negotiate the terms of this deal memo. However, we agree to do so with all acts BEFORE the night of the show. Situations in which we might want to re-negotiate: two bands with equal draws on one bill; a bill with several out of town acts, a special event such as a benefit show or CD release party; others which may not be described in this deal on a case by case basis.

In the event of a bust night and we don't cover the costs involved in this deal memo, we will re-negotiate terms after the show. As a general rule a band will not leave with less than some gas money as well as the usual drink specials.