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Booking guides, price breakdowns and gig advice for venues, event planners and musicians in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City.
Artists How to Find Gigs in Salt Lake City: A Local Musician’s Guide
Bars, restaurants, breweries, private events and Park City ski season all hire musicians. Here is how Salt Lake artists find gigs and keep getting booked.
Oct 20, 2026
Artists How Much Should Musicians Charge for a Bar Gig?
Bar gigs have paid about $100 per musician for decades. Here is how to build a price you can defend and negotiate with venues without underselling.
Oct 19, 2026
Venues Best Nights to Book Live Music at a Bar (and How to Fill Slow Nights)
Thursday is often the best night to start live music. Here is a night by night guide plus practical ways to fill slow weeknights with the right act and offer.
Oct 18, 2026
Artists How to Build an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) That Gets You Booked
A booking EPK is one page a talent buyer can scan in a minute. Here is what to include, what to skip and how to send it so you get booked.
Oct 17, 2026
Venues Live Music at Utah Bars and Restaurants: What Owners Should Know
Utah license types, noise rules and music licensing all shape how you host live music. Here is what bar and restaurant owners should check before booking.
Oct 16, 2026
Events Wedding Band vs DJ in Las Vegas: Cost, Pros and Cons
A DJ is usually cheaper and more flexible, a band brings bigger energy. Here is how Las Vegas couples and planners can compare cost, space and venue rules.
Oct 15, 2026
Artists How to Write a Booking Email Venues Actually Answer
Subject lines, copy and paste templates and a follow up schedule to help musicians and DJs write booking emails that venue managers actually answer.
Oct 14, 2026
Venues Does Live Music Increase Bar Sales? How to Make It Pay Off
Live music can lift bar sales when it keeps guests longer and fills slow nights. Here is how to test it, measure it and budget so it pays off.
Oct 13, 2026
Events How Much Does a DJ Cost in Salt Lake City?
Typical DJ prices in Salt Lake City for weddings, corporate events and private parties, what is usually included, and what to ask before you book.
Oct 12, 2026
Venues How to Book Live Music for Your Restaurant in Salt Lake City
A practical guide for Salt Lake City restaurants: which acts fit a dining room, what to budget, how to manage volume and how to schedule music around service.
Oct 11, 2026