Need advice...wwdd (what would dj do)

[Grifff]

Toss a coin. While it is in the air, whatever decision you go with, i.e. stay with former club vs. go to the new club, will be the decision you truly want

[Icefrogg]

Risk vs. Reward, so it's up to you.

i completely agree that business is business. You'll probably be surprised at your existing gig's reaction. I'm sure they will understand. They'll certainly try to keep you, but they can't say they didn't see this coming (especially at $150 a night...no offense.) Just curious, are you bringing your own equipment? And how many hours are you deejaying at that gig? So what's your rate per hour?

I dj 4.5 hours a night at the current bar...the new bar would be the same deal. both bars have house speakers.

I think I am going to try option 3...see what they say. I know this saturday I can't back out because its the big halloween party this weekend at the current bar. My thing is I'm more afaid that if things don't work out for the new bar for whatever reason then I might be out of a gig all together. and the two bars are far enough apart where there isn't any competeting against each other. the playing all top 40 is ok with me except you know your going to get someone to ask a random song request of something you can't play...but oh well.

Baltimore is not the greatest place for dj's in bars. most small bars don't want to pay nothing (100 a night) and decent size to big bars I would say your lucky to even get 200 a night. and then bars look to see if your bringing people...so not only are you the dj but they want you to be the promoter as well. sucks....not all baltimore bars are like this but a good bit of them are getting that way.

[ampnation]

nothing risked, nothing gained

[b.ill]

I think I am going to try option 3...see what they say. I know this saturday I can't back out because its the big halloween party this weekend at the current bar.

Two week's notice or you will burn bridges. And yeah - try to get them to switch you to Fridays. Fridays are consistently busier in my clubs anyway if the crowd is under 30, so they may actually gain a little business if there's nothing going on now.

[tuurrtles]

Are there any clubs or lounges in Bmore? To delineate from bars, I think i consider bars as places with little or no dancefloor, whereas a club has a dance floor, and then a lounge may or may not have a dancefloor, but plays less top 40 and more EDM stuff...just my take on the terminology.

So do you guys just have bars in baltimore?

[Archon]

Will you hate your life playing top 40 only?.

This was the first thought that came into my head when i read the new place is Top 40 only.

I'm pretty much a pushover, and I personally wouldn't want to rock the boat, so I'd stay at the bar you're already at because of the chill crowd, and how the owner was good to you and how much you enjoy it, but that's because i just DJ as a hobby and i wouldn't want to hurt anyone's feelings by "Abandoning" them for another bar, but obviously this isn't the ideal choice for your DJ career.

I DEFINITELY would not completely leave the bar you're at now for the other, i suggest option C of trying to move the bar you're at now to Fridays. good luck!

[DJ ATX]

c. try to switch current spot at the old bar to friday nights (since they don't have anything on friday nights) and then go saturday nights at the new spot?

or something else...

Be honest about the offer from the new bar and suggest "C" option. Tell em you really do not want to leave but the opportunity for a larger venue and larger exposure is really hard to pass up. Tell them about the money, maybe they will match. If they like you they will work with you. Also throw a teaser out there saying that if they keep you Friday night, and you start working at the other spot on Sat. You may be able to bring some of that crowd over once you make a name for yourself.

[moyo wilde]

i go with telling your orig bar the truth. this is what has happened and what do they think. present any options i.e. the friday option and see where they stand.

[baller95]

LOL wwdd !!!

[DJ Nada]

The place you're at has shown you some loyalty. I wouldn't trade that for $50. I would ask for a pay raise instead of leaving.
Baltimore's club scene is kinda weird. Mostly drinking, rarely dancing.