The MoneyGigs
By gigging musicians, for gigging musicians.
The MoneyGigs
Latest Episodes
Jim Pelz — Starting Over at 35: Reinvention, Resilience, and the Real Business of Gigging
Jim Pelz started as a jazz trombonist in Boston, moved to Cincinnati, and then a rare neurological condition robbed him of his embouchure. Instead of quitting, he picked up the guitar and basically started over at 35. Today he plays the gigs he...
Jan Diehl: What 50 Years of Gigging Actually Teaches You
Jan Diehl has been playing professionally since he was 12 years old. Saxophone, clarinet, flute, bass — 50 years of gigs, 35 years as a music educator, and more wisdom per sentence than most podcasts deliver in an hour.I showed Jan my ap...
Understanding Your Gigs: Touring and Funding Tips with Gregory McKillop
Know your worth—see your real hourly rate and help fellow musicians avoid flying blind by rating the venues you play.🍎
Know Your Worth: Why Partnership Beats the "Homebody Culture" in 2026
Most gigging musicians spend years mastering their craft, but zero hours learning the actual economy of the rooms they play. In an era where post-pandemic "homebody culture" is the new norm, simply showing up and playing a good set isn't enough...
Cincinnati Musician Tracy Walker on Why Venues Don't Value You (And How to Change That)
Cincinnati music legend Tracy Walker shares 25 years of hard-won wisdom about staying authentic, knowing your value, and building sustainable venue relationships. We talk about the magic of grocery store gigs, why musicians can't save strugglin...
