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kiwifrench
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 05:17 pm
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Post Number: 18
Registered: 03-2009
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About how much do you tip a beach musician when he plays a particular (requested) song for you?
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wit
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 05:18 pm
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Post Number: 572
Registered: 12-2008
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I've never but I think I'd tip $5.00 ish
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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michael
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 05:53 pm
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Post Number: 452
Registered: 12-2008
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.........you tip them $4500J and they'll come to serenade you every day.
......we hired beach musicians to play at our wedding reception @ Beaches. They played for about a half hour and everyone at the reception thought they were great..... |
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kiwifrench
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 07:11 pm
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Post Number: 19
Registered: 03-2009
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I have a solo guitar player in mind. I saw him (from my balcony)near Coco La Palm in April. I would like to have him do "Three little birds" for me on my Birthday and I was thinking of giving him $10 (U.S). I was not sure if I was being too cheap.
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jessa
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 07:29 pm
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Post Number: 1513
Registered: 05-2009
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This is a good question, because it is something I have been wondering about myself. I mean, should it be five dollars per song, or ten for a few songs, or should it be a set amount per musician if there is more than one?
And if they are playing at a set place and have a tip jar what would be a good amount to put in the jar?
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Linda Kost
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:06 pm
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Post Number: 115
Registered: 07-2006
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I am sure they're grateful to receive whatever you have to give. I normally give 3-5 bucks for the duration of their "performance" which can be 2-3 songs or more (depending on the audience). Some people (amazingly) just sit there and ignore them, they don't even acknowledge their presence. Others get into it, and get up and dance even. They're great,and the best beach pics you will EVER take is of them with the beautiful sea in the background!!!
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Marblehead
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 09:28 pm
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Post Number: 98
Registered: 11-2007
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I typically tip $500J and consider buying a CD if they have one. It's fun to give a listen and to show a little respect after a few songs.
Linda Kost on: Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:06 pm, wrote:They're great,and the best beach pics you will EVER take is of them with the beautiful sea in the background!!!
I agree. Some of my best images. All the more reason to show respect.
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OneLoveKarin
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 09:32 pm
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 08-2009
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the tip depends on performance ! But US$5 is fine for a few songs.
One Love, Karin
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kmon
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 10:23 pm
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Post Number: 137
Registered: 12-2007
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I also cannot believe the people who sit and listen to the tunes, and don't tip a bit. I will never understand it. They seem so ungrateful. I usually tip early, and hope others will follow.
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kiwifrench
Member posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 11:54 pm
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Post Number: 20
Registered: 03-2009
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Someone suggested bringing guitar strings as a gift. So, I have ordered a few sets and some picks to give as a gift also.
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Br Mon
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 06:43 am
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Post Number: 863
Registered: 11-2006
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Medium gage acoustic strings.....we bring about a dozen sets and a guitar to leave each year...I got 5 guitars on the Island...
Be a Traveler
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wit
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 09:14 am
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Post Number: 586
Registered: 12-2008
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ok ...let me clarify...I have tipped musicians but I've not specifically asked for a song to be played for me...that's what I ment.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Lola
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:47 am
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Post Number: 4425
Registered: 06-2006
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Linda Kost on: Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:06 pm, wrote:Some people (amazingly) just sit there and ignore them, they don't even acknowledge their presence.
I have never felt comfortable anywhere, when someone has come up and started playing music and/or singing right in my face! I just don't like it, it creeps me out. Probably in a similar way that some folks are freaked out by clowns, or big animals, etc.
There's always more than one side of an experience.
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gum
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 11:14 am
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Post Number: 2036
Registered: 06-2006
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I tip 500J and often will buy them a round of beers or tings if they playing requested songs.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. ~Mark Twain
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LegendOnTheLoose
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 11:50 am
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Post Number: 700
Registered: 06-2008
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$5US goes into the tip jar/box 
"I am prepared to believe that a dry martini slightly impairs the palate, but think what it does for the soul" - Alec Waugh
Jamaica
"La Buena Vida"
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kim in socal
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 11:50 am
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Post Number: 47
Registered: 01-2009
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Linda Kost on: Monday, November 02, 2009 - 08:06 pm, wrote:Some people (amazingly) just sit there and ignore them, they don't even acknowledge their presence.
If the serenade was requested, I would tip.
If the serenade was not requested, I may not.
Simple.
Not everyone carries cash when laying out on the beach.
Not everyone enjoys an interruption in their "me" time.
I never felt that comfortable when a music group shows up at your dinner table and won't leave until they get $.
You feel like your peaceful romantic meal was ruined by having to pay to be left alone.
Maybe it is because I tend to be pretty shy and don't like the awkward feeling of drawing attention. I don't think I am rude or cheap for feeling this way though...
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wit
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 12:01 pm
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Post Number: 590
Registered: 12-2008
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Kim in socal....ditto.
We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.
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Rambo
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 12:37 pm
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Post Number: 5763
Registered: 06-2006
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when we are eating, I will wave them along-simple they leave, if I ask them over for "a" song, thats worth a 5..........after that song I just say "thanks,maybe somebody else here has a song" and they leave....
"I learned during the 60's, that the greatest discovery of my generation is, that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes"
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BrenJaLee
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 01:47 pm
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Post Number: 368
Registered: 01-2009
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Absolutely, if you have asked them to play or requested a song then a tip is definitely in order.
However, if you're just sitting there minding your own business and they come and play and then expect a tip, is that any different from someone coming up to you and slathering aloe all over you and then expecting you to pay for it? If it's not something you asked for should you be expected to pay for it?
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DAWN
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 01:49 pm
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Post Number: 1895
Registered: 07-2006
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Right on about being requested! I don't tip someone that walks up playing a song. My "nest" use to be on the second floor but over looking the beach. I joked that beach music was free from up there.
I have however "booked" beach musicians to come and play for a yard party a couple of times. I specially like the woman with the Tracy Chapman sounding voice!
"Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop."
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