We work 10 States so we travel quite a bit. Most weeks we might have at least one job that we travel 100 - 200 miles each way.
The farthest you have actually travelled to DJ a show?
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200 miles, one-way. That's the farthest.
We were driving back home to VA to do some weddings after I moved to DE. Then there were the street festivals and campground shows every year. We overnighted at the campground ~ clients gave us a cabin for a few dollars off the rate.
We were driving back home to VA to do some weddings after I moved to DE. Then there were the street festivals and campground shows every year. We overnighted at the campground ~ clients gave us a cabin for a few dollars off the rate.
325 miles one-way. Winston-Salem, NC to Buckhead Ave., Atlanta, Ga.
My sisters wedding reception in April 1999. No charge - my wedding present to her and bro-in-law. My first (and last!) time pulling the trailer thru spaghetti junction I-85 south downtown Atlanta.
My sisters wedding reception in April 1999. No charge - my wedding present to her and bro-in-law. My first (and last!) time pulling the trailer thru spaghetti junction I-85 south downtown Atlanta.
DeeJayRig
New DJ
Four times to Las Vegas from S.F., CA
and at least once a year to L.A. & San Diego...
I was invited to DJ in Los Cabos Mexico, once, but they only offered me $1800 Like an idiot I didnt accept.:sqerr:
and at least once a year to L.A. & San Diego...
I was invited to DJ in Los Cabos Mexico, once, but they only offered me $1800 Like an idiot I didnt accept.:sqerr:
Aw I forgot about the time Shirl's daughter got hitched. That was in Sarver, PA ~ 330+ miles one-way.
I DJèd my class reunion in which I traveled 1200
= miles one way. PAid me 700 US which covered my travel and hotel to enjoy an evening my way with classmates who thoroughly enjoyed and danced to my brand of music selections. So 2400+driving. However I flew from Vsncouver BC to thr Mayan Riviera and got asked to play at the all inclusive nightclub at Grand Principe and then for a pool party the following Saturday afternoon. I havent a clue the mileage. IT took over 6 hours to fly though.
= miles one way. PAid me 700 US which covered my travel and hotel to enjoy an evening my way with classmates who thoroughly enjoyed and danced to my brand of music selections. So 2400+driving. However I flew from Vsncouver BC to thr Mayan Riviera and got asked to play at the all inclusive nightclub at Grand Principe and then for a pool party the following Saturday afternoon. I havent a clue the mileage. IT took over 6 hours to fly though.
I include it in my quote. It usually works out to a little over $1.00 per mile one way
Kirby: Often asked "Do you travel?", a favorite response is, "Yes, depending on my schedule and your checkbook."
Keeping in mind, having been in business for almost 29 years and that my specific region has an extraordinarily large number of universities and colleges within a 60 mile radius, that when local grads get their sheepskins, move away, then get married, there is that gravitation back to the comfortable ways of what it was like "back home", including entertainment.
This synopsis was offered to indicate that travel ain't no big deal for this area just because of the elements that lead up to it. These are one way values.
Buffalo, NY (several times) 369 miles, Salisbury, MD 385 miles, Boston, MA (several times) 189 miles, northern New Jersey (several cities) 170 miles, Hagerstown, MD 389 miles, Plattsburgh, NY (several times) 170 miles, and several early career jaunts into the NYC/Long Island metro area 150-170 miles which I've now learned to avoid at any cost. This year alone, there wwas travel to Warwick, RI (200 miles), Rochester, NY (300 miles), Mahwah, NJ (135 miles), and Haddam, CT (165 miles), all of them turnarounds (travel to, perform, come straight back, due to another event the next day)
How is it priced? Easy. $50/hour based on 70 mph based on estimated miles. That fee includes time, gas, lodging, and food. If it's so far away that immediate turnaround is not possible even with two drivers, the event fee doubles. The client is given a flat rate quotation and told, "This includes the event fee, any overtime, and all travel time, expenses, and lodging."
Early on, the customers have offered to "take care" of the meals and lodging. After a few "flea bag hotel" experiences, no more of that. I pick my places and menus, thank you very much. It is recommended to all that this be part of your consideration too, when asked to travel. Do not rely on the client. You will be less than thrilled.
Keeping in mind, having been in business for almost 29 years and that my specific region has an extraordinarily large number of universities and colleges within a 60 mile radius, that when local grads get their sheepskins, move away, then get married, there is that gravitation back to the comfortable ways of what it was like "back home", including entertainment.
This synopsis was offered to indicate that travel ain't no big deal for this area just because of the elements that lead up to it. These are one way values.
Buffalo, NY (several times) 369 miles, Salisbury, MD 385 miles, Boston, MA (several times) 189 miles, northern New Jersey (several cities) 170 miles, Hagerstown, MD 389 miles, Plattsburgh, NY (several times) 170 miles, and several early career jaunts into the NYC/Long Island metro area 150-170 miles which I've now learned to avoid at any cost. This year alone, there wwas travel to Warwick, RI (200 miles), Rochester, NY (300 miles), Mahwah, NJ (135 miles), and Haddam, CT (165 miles), all of them turnarounds (travel to, perform, come straight back, due to another event the next day)
How is it priced? Easy. $50/hour based on 70 mph based on estimated miles. That fee includes time, gas, lodging, and food. If it's so far away that immediate turnaround is not possible even with two drivers, the event fee doubles. The client is given a flat rate quotation and told, "This includes the event fee, any overtime, and all travel time, expenses, and lodging."
Early on, the customers have offered to "take care" of the meals and lodging. After a few "flea bag hotel" experiences, no more of that. I pick my places and menus, thank you very much. It is recommended to all that this be part of your consideration too, when asked to travel. Do not rely on the client. You will be less than thrilled.
Spaghetti Junction isn't bad if you're just heading through on I-85, but the parking lot named The Connector is a royal PITA during Rush Hour(s)! :sqerr:
They're building the Northern Spaghetti Junction about 3 miles from my house where I-85 and GA 316 split. Talk about a headache right now, and I'll bet it gets much worse once the construction is finished.
I drove 1,000 miles each way to do my in-laws 50th anniversary party. Had a whole trailer full of equipment. Got like 8 miles to the gallon. I'll pass on an event like that in the future, but I'm glad I did this one. We went all out (lights, video, games, truss). My father in law passed away earlier this year and that night was one of the memories I will always cherish about him.
Most of my events are between 1 to 7 hrs away. I'd say the average would be about 2.5 hrs. But on a friday during the summer it could take 2hrs just to get off Long Island. I'm on the road enough I keep my overnite suitcase packed & ready to go. I was told by one of my guys it isn't fun unless there is driving & a hotel involved. During peak times we can be out on the road for up to 5 days. Drive, check-in hotel, work, check-out hotel, then repeat the next day. Don't know how some entertainers stay on the road for months.
Kevin
Andromeda
Kevin
Andromeda
Around the midwest it is common to travel a couple hundred miles for an event. 80 percent of my events are within 75 miles.
My two longest trips were
Fargo to Tampa Bay for a corporate gig on a Wednesday (over 2000 miles) Fargo to Billings MT for a wedding (640 miles)
The Music Man
My two longest trips were
Fargo to Tampa Bay for a corporate gig on a Wednesday (over 2000 miles) Fargo to Billings MT for a wedding (640 miles)
The Music Man
For DJ work, about 650 miles regularly. We have 2 homecomings in Chicago this year which falls right at 650 each way.
I was flown out from Denver (60 miles South of where I live) to Ashville NC to do a reception. Equipment was rented there. All I had to do was plug in my Laptop.
I was paid WELL!!!
Twice we have driven to Tulsa OK for an event. 13 hours each way. Again...paid well.
Like Cap said....bring your checkbook.
I was paid WELL!!!
Twice we have driven to Tulsa OK for an event. 13 hours each way. Again...paid well.
Like Cap said....bring your checkbook.
Round trip about 250 miles. It sucked but it was for someone that wanted just us to do his daughters wedding and he was able to pay the price.
1048.21 miles one way (according to Mapquest)
Grand Haven, MI to Eagle Butte, SD back in the early 90s to do a video show with my buddy. BTW, we drove straight through.
These days I can easily travel 60-90 miles to a wedding. Yes I charge for it. Anything over 90-100 miles and I figure in lodging.
Grand Haven, MI to Eagle Butte, SD back in the early 90s to do a video show with my buddy. BTW, we drove straight through.
These days I can easily travel 60-90 miles to a wedding. Yes I charge for it. Anything over 90-100 miles and I figure in lodging.
Once I did a party in New Orleans, I had a buddy who owned a sound company and he was doing sound for a Super Bowl party, asked me if I wanted to make the trip with him and DJ a party one of the nights, I did... over 2300 miles one way,, we drove his semi
For three years with the same guy who did sound for the Portales County Fair in New Mexico I went and DJ'd every other night at a 7 night Fair,,,, over 1400 miles one way.
I made very good money at both events, not doing it for some friend of a family... They were real gigs
For three years with the same guy who did sound for the Portales County Fair in New Mexico I went and DJ'd every other night at a 7 night Fair,,,, over 1400 miles one way.
I made very good money at both events, not doing it for some friend of a family... They were real gigs