Topic: Been offered a paid job - Help!!!
Hey folks.
For the past 6 months, I have been visiting a pub for jamming nights, nearly every week. The whole place has a blusy kinda vibe, so I have tailored my music to what I think suits the place...lots of Rolling Stones. Everyone plays sitting down and it is smoky and a bit rough in the place but a nice crowd of people, both English and Spanish (sorry, I forgot to mention I live in Spain but am English).
About a month ago, I decided to play more upbeat songs while standing to up the energy and this has gone down very well. I am doing a lot of Stones, Beatles, U2, Oasis - I really feel I am getting better. I should also say, I play chords and sing - no lead and no backing tracks.
I have been approached by a bar owner who runs a daytime bar in the town. He has asked me to play there on a Sunday afternoon - to give a one-man show if you like. I find this so flattering, but it scares the hell out of me. The bar is right on the paseo (beach promenade). The place will be busy in the Summer with families and a less rough and ready crowd - and lots of passers-by. I don't think banging out loud rocky music will be what is required, so I will have to change how I play and sing to something quieter and change some of my material.
I have never performed for money and while I am happy to be asked, I am also terrified of failing. It is to me, a lot different to performing for fun.
Has anyone any advice or tips?