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Originally Posted by bsloan1960
Three twenty minute breaks. So over the course of 4 hours they are Not playing for 1 hour- or 25% of the time people are in attendance. I'm guessing these frequent breaks, which are the norm in all the squares are designed to maximize the sale of booze. People will be inclined to get a drink rather than sit empty handed while waiting for the music to start again. The bands probably don't mind facilitating the opportunity to buy a drink because dollars generated by booze sales will determine if the band will continue to be invited back, and also impacts each band's paycheck amount. I once saw a listing of the fees bands are paid and I believe Rocky and The Rollers was getting the most- $2,500 per gig if memory serves.
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It's no different really from bands that play at supper clubs or small venues. They play a set, take time off for their OWN drink and bathroom and schmooze, then return for the next set. Also similar to when I used to watch The Michael Bolotin Band (before he changed his name to Bolton) play at HL Wilfred's back in the 1970's. Except here, it's all outside.