A comprehensive guide to getting the best paying gigs for musicians and singers, from local to international stages - with or without an agent! A music business veteran gives the inside track to creating a profitable career performing music from local clubs to international cruise ships. This new updated edition includes interviews with successful musicians and entertainment directors who share their secrets in landing the best paying gigs. Also includes directories of resources for further research.

"Unquestionably the best book ever written on finding gigs" - Michelle W. Benton, Warner-Chappel Music

"If you want to make it as a gigging musician, this book is one of the best you'll find" - Michael A. Lyons - Sony Records

"A clear and concise manual on finding and making gigs for yourself in any market" - Arcy Donahue, CBS Records