Members steve mac Posted May 23, 2015 Members Share Posted May 23, 2015 What are folks using for tip jars? I have seen small cases , usually with CDs in them as well, and I do like the idea of lighting them up. But would love some suggestions as to what to put on the sign to encourage generosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted May 23, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 23, 2015 For the solo act, I use either the traditional large brandy snifter [aka a terrarium ] or I leave a guitar case open with a sign saying 'homeless...god bless' on it [j/k]. For the bues band we use a plastic jar, the label on which changes periodically, currently it says 'Roth IRA'...for the jam band [i think you saw this when we went out] they have a huge plastic jar labeled 'TIPS' with a flashing multicolor led unit in the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted May 23, 2015 Members Share Posted May 23, 2015 Depends on the gig. Yacht clubs, country clubs, private parties - no tip jar. Night clubs, Elks Lodges, Restaurants - small glass Weekly outdoor gig, re-purposed plastic jar that used to hold mixed nuts and with a fishing sinker in the bottom to keep it from blowing over. When we did cruise ships, we had a fish bowl with a ceramic cat sculpture looking like he was ready to catch a goldfish glued to the side. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members msmooth Posted May 23, 2015 Members Share Posted May 23, 2015 We use a plastic beer pitcher. I like the idea of using a small color changing led light inside the pitcher. I'm stealing that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted May 24, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 24, 2015 please take it, no need to steal. I'm not sure if it really helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted May 25, 2015 Members Share Posted May 25, 2015 I saw a picture of a tip jar that had a sign on it that read, "Tips for NOT playing any Justin Bieber Songs". Another variation was "Tips for NOT playing any Britney Spears Songs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted May 25, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 25, 2015 I should have mine say 'tips for playing songs your kids won't like...' but I do a 'little kids' set occasionally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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