You’d be amazed how many successful, recognizable artists live hand-to-mouth.

Touring overhead’s high, management and label cuts are significant, and generally the biz of show doesn’t pay quite what you think.

Spotify etc is wonderful, but we’re talking about streams in the millions before there’s enough money, say, to knock out a car payment.

If you’d like to put hard-earned simoleons directly in your favorite artist’s pocket, consider paying to see a live show, splurging on the VIP package, buying vinyl or a t-shirt directly from the artist, or supporting via artist-friendly sites like Bandcamp.

We love you and we thank you.