Rocky:
I'm talking about OT sprung on you at the event. Most of the time OT doesn't happen anyway because of the contract with the hall.
I remove all the
springs by having additional performance terms specified in the agreement. My client knows and I know, no one else is relevant. Therefore there can be no surprises, no sticker shock, and no reason to tolerate insulting, judgmental comments from guests that are never satisfied and too ignorant or inebriated, or both, to appreciate any such consideration.
The practice also serves many other functions.
1) It establishes/sets/creates/attributes an agreed value to the service and time, if necessary.
2) The terms also limit the parameters of any agreed upon extended performance.
A) Performance at my discretion and based on my availability;
B) Minimal increments;
C) Requirement that strike provisions be extended based on any performance extensions;
D) Continuation and maintenance of all contract terms during any extended performance;
3) The client can calculate the expense of any OT without having to renegotiate my terms
4) I can confidently and knowledgeably approach the client near the scheduled event end time and inquire if my client intends to extend. I am then able to inform and notify the venue management of the client's intent so I do not become the cause of miscommunication or "Non" communication with the venue. (Even the PITA venues, not really but I do it any way, deserve that minimum level of consideration.)
5) Provides secure and concrete response to the frequent inconsiderate guest for "one more song," "C'mon, you can play a few more," "I'll give you $X to play more," etc., etc., etc.
Preparation prevents perspiration.
P.S. ..."Pay for a positive review." Please, That is bush league and I only wish the catfish in my market would begin and publish that practice.