Is tipping at gigs or buying merch the best way to support local musicians?

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'A shirt that takes itself seriously sits in its box forever. Have fun with them or they won’t move'

www.al.com • shared by Carol Alexander in #Juke • over 2 years ago

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Jeremy Burton core team

over 2 years ago

CEO | Founder | Managing Partner @ Platform Venture Studio

the median income for musicians in the U.S was less than $25,000.

@Griffin Eaton - let's make sure we change that!

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Griffin Eaton founder-in-residence

over 2 years ago

CEO / Co-Founder @ Juke

Absolutely!

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Carol Alexander core team

over 2 years ago

executive assistant @ Platform Venture Studio

Gus Hergert (singer/multi-instrumentalist The Waco Kids, Grassring, solo acoustic performer) “I make way more in tips than selling merch. Nowadays, I normally hand out a CD or two to a $10 tipper.”

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Brett Wischow core team

over 2 years ago

Chief Growth Officer @ Platform Venture Studio

I feel like the "a shirt that takes itself seriously" line is useful for much more than just commentary on merch sales.

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