Three Gigs In One Day // Day In The Life Of A Working Drummer

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@PhilHenDrums Жыл бұрын

Most I ever did was four separate gigs on a New Year's Eve - all with the same band. The shows were short, but the whole day was: setup, play, pack up, repeat, repeat, repeat. It was tiring, but felt like we had been on a whole tour at the end of the night.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the shows are the easy part, but the hauling and setting up is where I get worn out. I bet you made a killing though.

@dgodrummer8110 11 ай бұрын

now that may be a record! three is my most in one day. and that was back in my freelance days in San Diego. No PA break down for me, just pack up drums and go. Got a speeding ticket between last two shows. made the entire day pointless. ugg. don't get me started on NYE gigs! I've played some real funny one's, mostly all were a bust , no crowd no party... well paid rehearsals. One time we showed up to the Peak's in Telluride, CO (where all the celebrities stay up there in Mountain Village) and management didn't even know they had hired a NYE band. They scrambled to figure out where to put us... ended up downstairs in a alcove between the bar and restaurant right outside the elevator. problem was both bar and restaurant closed by the time we started at 9pm. so it was playing to ourselves. People would randomly be in the in elevator and the doors would open and WALLA, a band playing ten feet outside the elevator in a space not big enough for more than a few people. One couple was on their honey moon and decided to bring their drinks down from the the upper level bar and they sat in the chairs on either side of the elevator doors, and got a free concert. that gig Paid $700 each and rooms! This dang hotel changed managers every 6 months and therefore had no consistency. no wonder they had no idea they had hired a band.

@rembeadgc Жыл бұрын

The life! I consider it a blessing to still be able to lug drums in and out, up and down and still enjoy playing after 60 years! Much respect to all working drummers!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

It is a blessing! And I love what I do, which makes it easier to deal with the parts that are not so fun.

@rembeadgc Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum I know exactly what you mean!

@Gretsch0997 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to ya. I use to do this for years. I am a drummer-percussionist too. “It’s a lot”. I am retired from the scene, I’ve grown to enjoy simpler more manageable things in life. I play every day at home. I turn down gigs that find me. I’ve never been more at peace. I applaud your love for gigging. Many wishes , thanks for sharing

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@SecretTreeFortMusic Жыл бұрын

Your Quality of Contant and how well produced this is and how much effort you put into these videos on top of what you were already doing with traveling to gigs, learning songs, perfecting your craft, is extremely underrated. 🤠

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

That's extremely kind of you to say. I enjoy both playing music and documenting it through video, so putting in good effort is natural

@unknown-zt8ie Жыл бұрын

@williecjhillman Жыл бұрын

*content

@sabadrum Жыл бұрын

I did 2 gigs in a day last Spring, one being a small group jazz gig in a church for a student recital then a Jewish synagogue gig for a cantor’a retirement. Not a lot of time in between, but a good day of money and playing. Days like these make us feel good that people want to pay us to do it. I love your range and experience as a musician. Thanks for the video!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! And watching

@ugie8851 Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine play for church. When he ask for money the priest said he play for god 😂

@paulspahr7893 Жыл бұрын

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing this.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@pmclellan123 Жыл бұрын

This was really well done. Nice work. Thanks for posting.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@moondrums Жыл бұрын

This is great. All of the different video shots indoor and out are awesome. Playing early gigs isnt always that fun, but you look like you enjoyed it. Your organization skills are impressive. Thanks for sharing.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

As much as a day like this is a challenge, and doesn't leave a ton of time for fun, I do have a blasts on these days.

@bobbybandolon6221 Жыл бұрын

So refreshing. So human. I salute you good sir!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@jaakkot9661 Жыл бұрын

This was very inspiring and educational as far as how many things there are to consider and take account of when gigging. You seem to be a true professional.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@mikebardenpiano Жыл бұрын

I've definitely had days like this. Setting up cameras all day long definitely added to the work! Fun to watch through, thanks for sharing.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

You know it! It certainly makes it 10x harder

@parrattdiddle Жыл бұрын

I’ve just this minute discovered your channel. It popped up on my YT homepage. Thankyou for making this VLOG. It was inspiring, informative, interesting and motivating. From my experience, playing the music is the easy part. Dealing with people is the challenge !

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks for jumping in the channel

@drumdiscussion7776 Жыл бұрын

Great system Mike! Logistically smooth and right on point!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to do more VLOG style videos in the future.

@BADD400 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, very proficient on your day. Thank you for sharing

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RQL-ol7sn Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for filming this!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Of course!

@BrianFlores-jf2qt Жыл бұрын

LOVE!! The amount of context and explination but not making it to over barring. Will watch this multiple times just cause.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Watch away, get my views up!

@grantmathews4623 Жыл бұрын

love the organization and shelving!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I'm a nut about organization.

@koladeemmanuelolukolapo8792 Жыл бұрын

This video was helpful in terms of informations needed for the future. Thanks 🙏 for making this video.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@avogadrojerson7783 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 🙏.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Of course!

@dos_mas_805 Жыл бұрын

First off and before even watching the whole vlog, let me say that you're my kind of drummer. I love the organization of your drums in the house and your garage...looking forward to watching the rest of this.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

You should check out my studio tour video!

@Josh_T_Drums Жыл бұрын

Love these types of videos!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Glad you said that, trying to incorporate more of this style into the channel.

@petervandolah5322 Жыл бұрын

This is really relaxing presentation ... Thanks ...

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Your welcome…

@gowidenow Жыл бұрын

I also wondered how pros gigged....thanks for allowing us into your world. Awesome.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@simonnathan2065 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos, Mike!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@randallross420 Жыл бұрын

i like how well explained everything is. big ups :)

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, I work hard at creating the voice overs to go along

@Arthur-ke9vz Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Well done.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@shanedavey6993 9 ай бұрын

Love your channel Mike!

@malonedrum 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Shane!

@heals7429 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Love the behind the scenes look. Btw, your studio and gear room are niiiiice 😊

@malonedrum 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@mickgentry8128 Жыл бұрын

Well done! top notch!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brokeneggshells Жыл бұрын

Oh, hey. I watched this like 3 months ago on Reddit. Glad it came back up on YT. Loved it then, love it now. Thanks for sharing!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my favorite social channel :)

@nakagrind Жыл бұрын

Drummers life is not easy! Great to share us the hard drummer routine!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Respect the drummers!

@taproom113 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanx for keeping the music alive ... 🥁 ^v^

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@PeartDisicple481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative a lot of work

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Happy to be of service!

@richardwilliam6660 Ай бұрын

I have done two gigs in one day with around 3 hours tavel time all up. 2 sets for the 1st gig and a full night for the 2nd gig, all dance rock tunes with some in your face blues, we were fortunate to only have to set up the P.A. and lighting for the last gig of the day. i too am a drummer with P.A.and lighting to deal with plus pay the guys. It was good day for us.

@malonedrum Ай бұрын

I bet!

@sturla75 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Just heard your episode on Working Drummer on a flight from Cyprus to Norway and had to look up your channel. Great to see your amazing work ethic and great content. Subbed and look forward to checking put more videos.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear it. That was a blast to record and chat with Zack. I have a cool video I shot with him coming out in about a month.

@cvnb77 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video! You did an awesome job 🤘🏽

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@marksamman7327 11 ай бұрын

Great to see Oshkosh! Awesome! Thank you!

@malonedrum 11 ай бұрын

Great city!

@migueljimenez3606 Жыл бұрын

What a Day!! Great

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@ianstambaugh6158 4 ай бұрын

This is the first video that I have ever watched that gives a very realistic view of a gigging musician's day....not just edit of all the cool parts of the day. Great work! I'm sure it was a pain to video, but it was worth it. If I go back to teaching, I would definitely have my students watch this video to get an idea of what this life looks like.

@malonedrum 4 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say!

@JulianFernandez Жыл бұрын

nice. thanks for sharing!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@timothysmalls1945 Жыл бұрын

Definitely brings back memories from my college days. Multiple small drum kits. Setting up ahead of time for other gigs. 3 and 4 hits in a day.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

The life!

@jemmace2586 Жыл бұрын

You're a hard working guy that's for sure, I think that trolley is a great Idea, it's a pain, literally, picking up drums and hardware with the back and forth of it all. Top man! 👍

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support!

@skiphoffenflaven8004 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I hope you are still movin’ and groovin’.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

All the time! Summer 2023 is here now.

@skiphoffenflaven8004 Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum Have fun, whoooo!!

@yamilconga Жыл бұрын

Hello from Nashville , Cool video , the song you are playing with your salsa band was written by my father . La Naturaleza Eladio Jiménez ❤️👍🏽

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

That’s dope! I love that tune.

@BrianCole Жыл бұрын

love the way you store your congas

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

They fit perfectly!

@chris1014661 Жыл бұрын

Mike, first-time watching...You are a true pro. Just subbed.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support!

@steveerickson145 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Job!! Been there Done That! Have started using my Cocktail (Stand Up) Kit! Works Great for all Music but I must admit standing on 1 Leg all night can be interesting! You are doing it right! Thanks for posting! Rooster in Minnesota

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’ve never played a cocktail kit, but it certainly had a vibe to it.

@kentforde6350 Жыл бұрын

Great Video Mike, you the man and the WORKIN drummer

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@lovehouse6085 Жыл бұрын

wooow very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.😊

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@slapnpop826 Жыл бұрын

I have 3-4 of these days during the summers here in DC. They are exhausting but lots of fun. Especially when the scheduling runs smoothly.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Agreed, the challenge element of it can be fun, and certainly the money the next day feels pretty great.

@BJTheDrummer Жыл бұрын

The grind is real 💪🏽

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Always!

@redsolar7 Жыл бұрын

I am not a drummer but play keys, I love the way you organised your day's events and has given me some ideas thanks i am now subscribing to your channel.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@benjaminbarham-wiese8184 Жыл бұрын

epic man!! loved the vid/ I relate to this heavily. especially during wedding/gala season. Only difference is I do it all on the subway here in New York! Thats where the 14" bass drum, piccolo snare, and DW6000 come into play (:

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I'm lucky my situation doesn't require me to get that creative with 14" bass drums, but a fellow lover of the 6000 Ultra Light hardware here.

@markdombrowski6942 Жыл бұрын

Good Work man!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mikebottiaux5850 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive, Mike👍

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike

@stephengohlke8456 Жыл бұрын

As a retired professional aviator - I've always admired other people's skills and professions. Great expose, I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Two thumbs up and congratulations on having and making a fun time... :)

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Come to EAA AirVenture!

@JBarbarosa Жыл бұрын

THIS is what it's all about. dreams do come true kids. Long day? Goes by so fast and always a delight

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I feel about it.

@hitthemdrums Жыл бұрын

Great vlog man. Glad I stumbled across this… I occasionally get two gigs in a day but mostly it’s multiple gigs with a variety of different artists with a lot of travelling in between… And I can relate to vlogging and gigging, it really can add unnecessary pressure sometimes. any way great stuff!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@davidweatherr Жыл бұрын

man i've definitely been in this predicament once or twice, and I did not handle it as efficiently as you did lol. great content bro you earned my sub, keep doing your thing !!! a lot of good stuff to take from this one video.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dugjay Жыл бұрын

The most I've ever had was two gigs in one day and both shows were 4 hours long with an hour's travel in between shows. I was beat by 1 am so I know you must have been more than ready to be home and rest up. Great video and thanks for taking us along!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I can’t remember if I’ve done double header 4 hour gigs, but I dread when I have to do a single 4 hour so I can only imagine. I think this day was a 1 hr, 3 hr then 2.5 hour

@DrummerDanny76 Жыл бұрын

I'm a drummer myself and my first time watching your videos. 👍👍😊 Great content !!!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!

@marciosoaresdrummer Жыл бұрын

Congratulations mate nice job.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TonyLaax 2 ай бұрын

This is the first video of yours that I've seen and I gotta tip my hat thanks to your style of camera placing and continuity in the editing 👌I started drumming 5 days ago at the age of 37, so gigging is out of the window for me, but truly liked this video and I will be binging thru the rest 😁 Have an awesome day/ night!

@malonedrum 2 ай бұрын

Good luck on your drumming journey.

@TonyLaax 2 ай бұрын

@@malonedrum thank you so much 😊

@mirandenis Жыл бұрын

Great video, man! I don't think I'll be able to gig this often in one single day, because here in Brazil live music only happens in certain events, and with really small groups like duos or trios. Or they pay way too low, sometimes not enough to pay even for gas... Anyway, great video! Love your content! Cheers!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear your scene doesn’t compensate in a fair way, I know the feeling (although not currently). Hope to hear of improvements in your situation soon!

@RobHirons Жыл бұрын

Excellent video !

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@outwrite11 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how I got to be viewing this video, but I really enjoyed it and sent me down a rabbit hole of property prices around where you live which was surprisingly cheap to me here in the UK. Thanks!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

It's a nice place to live!

@neek5again Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@joshoemig1775 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@markduran8476 Жыл бұрын

Great day out, thanks for letting us join you!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jazzdrumschool Жыл бұрын

Great feel man!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JohnnyFiacconi 11 ай бұрын

Kudos to you dude! I know how hectic even TWO gigs in a day can be...let alone three. You need to be organized, practical, flexible, professional, and well rested to pull off days like these. This video is a reality check (in a good way) for anyone wanting to be a working musician for a living. Not many drummers are on this level, and the ones who ARE, get the gigs! Cheers and thanks for sharing this!

@malonedrum 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MortonLuvz2drum 10 ай бұрын

I think I had 5 or 6 and @ 12 for the weekend once. That was when I was doing pipe band though, so only my marching drum. This dude is also traveling light, so it's highly doable. Profitable is another story that depends on other factors. Anyone want to express on that?

@mitchellbenham Жыл бұрын

great video. i regularly do double gigs (but they usually tend to be 3-4hrs each, so maybe the 1hr one you started with is a freebie). Great explanantion of all the things that go into making this all work. Ive been trying to work out how to best communicate this for my own channel, but its been too busy to get this done. thanks again

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

It’s challenging to try and tell the story and film it, while doing a good job just on the gig. Comes with time, my early videos were not nearly as fleshed out.

@NLind Жыл бұрын

Most I ever did was around 6, but they were short ones with a college show choir doing a nursing home tour for Christmas. Thankfully I only had a Yamaha DD-14 Digital Drum Machine and a snare stand so setup/teardown was quick.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t imagine doing 6, and moving/hauling a full drum set every time. That sure seems to make it easier. And I’m guessing sort shows , under and hour each

@dadyjoe9721 11 ай бұрын

He have a lot of energy for 3 gigs in 1 day..morning till night..you are the man..!!

@malonedrum 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@WVUScoredAgain Жыл бұрын

Literally just did 3 shows yesterday, and I also haul my gear with a Prius V. Subbed 🤘

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

You get me.

@tobleroni Жыл бұрын

Hah! As a drummer who's life for the last 35 years has been a carbon copy of exactly this, working drummer / sometimes bandleader / private lesson instructor, It pains me to think of how you were able to video your day and doing a damn fine job of it. Hats off to you my dude for pulling it all off!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

You know my struggle!

@tobleroni Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum 🤣 oh man. do I. I felt every bit of this video down to my bones. lol. Every time somebody asks "what do you do?", i'm sending a link to this video. Or if a student wants to know what its like being a working muisician....here ya go. I love what I do. This video is a great example of taking what you love to do (and have studied to do) and going out and making a living doing it. I love this video. Thank you for putting it together and posting.

@rayizm3 Жыл бұрын

This was a cool video, thank you!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bitchesstiches 11 ай бұрын

first time seeing channel. THREE GIGS IN ONE DAY!!!!! you sir are a beast!

@malonedrum 11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching.

@tomcoryell Жыл бұрын

I’ve done the multi gig days as front man guitarist/ sound/ lights. It’s a lot of work and a lot of fun! I’m 66 years old now and have slowed down a bit. Nice video brother!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@scsidrum Жыл бұрын

We truly are lucky to be able to call this work. Yes, it’s hard work sometimes, but it’s just a massive release and so therapeutic. Nice to earn the money too.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@frankietarala1982 Жыл бұрын

I love that your dogs make an appearance 🥺❤️

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

*our dogs

@JoryBlake Жыл бұрын

Respect!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

👊

@yuntaepark5391 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! From Korea

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks, means a lot to hear how far these videos reach!

@fchild221 Жыл бұрын

I heard the Pocket Kings a few years ago. They were incredible and inspiring.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words on the group!

@cornflei3221 Жыл бұрын

Wow great content hi from puerto Rico 🇵🇷🇵🇷

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Muchas Gracias

@adamgh0 Жыл бұрын

I've done two gigs in one day in two separate states on a few occasions. No going home to swap out gear. 11am start to 4pm (Winefest at Seven Springs PA) and then drove 104 miles to be set up and start from 10pm to 1:45am in Wheeling WV.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’m a little too remote to get to a new state in 100 miles, maybe the UP of michigan

@tylerrayhughes Жыл бұрын

fantastic vlog type gig dad video. I plan on making one for have several triple days here in myrtle beach. going to be using some of you techniques such as time lapse and what not to paint my picture. subscribed

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’m owning the title of “gig dad” even though I’m not a dad.

@tylerrayhughes Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum lol definitely meant to type gig day. 😂

@smabacon Жыл бұрын

Jeez, that looked like one hell of a day! I've done a couple days with 2 full gigs and I was ruined by the end of it 😅. Great vid.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the older I get, the more these kinds of gigs wear on me.

@danstephensen9032 Жыл бұрын

IN MY YOUNGER DAYS: I did a Triple-Header~~ 2 in Park City and the last in town, Salt Lake City. A Rock/Cover Band. 4 piece. 2 front guys on horns and "strap-on" Keys/ then Bass and Drums. We were quite in demand back in the late 80's and got the best gigs (which ticked off the other bands). Won't do that again. I'm 72, still gigging in Mesa, AZ. Many times I will unpack the next day. I sub in a fair number of bands. Not full-time with anyone b/c prefer to not be too busy. LOVE IT. YOU, My Drumming Bro'. are an ~~ ALL-STAR.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@DavidJerabek Жыл бұрын

Awesome production Mike! The various camera shots are really cool, along with your top notch editing. I think it is way better quality of content than anything Rick Beato or Rhett Shull have released recently. You're entering Scott's Bass Lessons level of awesomeness man. :)

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I did love the first part of Rhett's studio build out recently. Can't wait for more of that.

@LouXMedina Жыл бұрын

The Prius is criminally underrated as far as it’s massive cargo capacity. I’ve fit an entire 5piece kit as well as full bass rig for a road trip to Boston. CHEERS!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@PapaBaush Жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thank bro.

@steven_uk Жыл бұрын

I like when you said compact and concise. Very helpful for people playing live performances. I'd add reliable to that.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Exactly, and I agree, reliability is a given as well!

@steven_uk Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum Definitely. It's very tempting to buy the cheapest option (especially these days when times are hard) but sometimes that can come back to haunt you.

@JTown66 Жыл бұрын

Nice Great job!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jarchual Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this! I will never again complain when having to haul my drums to a single gig again..lol.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

You should still complain, I do

@sirjustinlee Жыл бұрын

I spent 10 years yraveling our country. I saw so much as a truck driver. But i chose to live in florida because i love the trpoic weather. I dont envoy anyone living in the cold. And snow. I grew up in connecticut hating the cold

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

As a somebody who grew up in Atlanta, and then moved to Wisconsin, I prefer four seasons as opposed to the extreme heat in the summer's in the south.

@ivoted7199 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! As a gigging Bassist/tenor vocalist, My max was 4 gigs in one day and did many 3-giggers. Ahh, those were the days. 1979-2010-ish. Great memories.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Sounds fun.

@coldsteel998 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I recently did 2 Shows , 3 1 hour sets with 30 min breaks. Each. These were 2 hours away and the first day gig was in the Fl sun and heat outdoors. 80’s hair metal banging and swinging away ! Good payday but that was a rough one. I usually gig with my double bass 7 piece kit with a Gibraltar rack. Everything goes in 2 cases with castors I built to fit perfectly in my truck. One for hardware and one for toms and snare. The kicks both go on top of the hardware case after it’s unloaded and set on the ground.

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you don’t haul all of that in a Prius

@coldsteel998 Жыл бұрын

@@malonedrum lol no

@tobiaswinter1358 Жыл бұрын

Living the dream!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Totally.

@drumgirl Жыл бұрын

wow, this was really cool to watch. I hope to play drums professionally one day and it was great to see what a day in the life looks like (not sure about 3 gigs in one day though :D) thanks for sharing!

@malonedrum Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to do more VLOG style videos in 2023 to show a bit inside what my world looks like.

@lornestein7248 Жыл бұрын

If you don't care about making "real" Bank.. go for it. If you absolutely must be financial successful.. forget about being a gigging musician. What he earned for these 3 gigs.. I earn in 3 hours. ...but I'm not on a stage anymore.