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Is your name big enough to draw hundreds of people?
If it isn't than you really can't ask for anything out of this world, like a jar full of pink M&M's. lol However, you can always ask for a ride to the gig, some drink tickets, and for standard WORKING DJ equipment (CDJ's, Turntables, Mixer). But, be realistic. Don't ask for a Xone 4D or a DJM1000. Trust me, most clubs DON'T HAVE THESE. You can try asking for a DJM800. A Xone 92 will be a bit harder to get.
Since they're flying you in, I'm assuming you also asked for a hotel room. Don't go PVD and ask for the suite at the Four Seasons, you won't get it! However, you can get a nice room at a decent hotel.
The key here is being REALISTIC as to how much you're worth and how much the promoter will be willing to INVEST in you.
I played at many clubs across California & Northern Mexico and quickly found out I had to be realist. I found out that when you're the least demanding the promoters will treat you very well.
Last summer I played in the mountains and all I asked was for a cheap hotel room, when I met up with the promoters at the mountains they gave me the keys to a freakin High-End CABIN! When I opened the door to the cabin, there was two bottles of champagne, bottle of grey goose, limes, cranberry juice, the whole works! It was NICE!!!
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getting flown out to a gig! what to expect?
