LeavenworthBeerGarden.com
Booking Info
In the interest of a family friendly environment, we keep our food and snack prices low, we don't impose a cover charge and, consequently, we don't have much money to pay for talent.
2. Talent that is passing through can usually get a complimentary hotel room at Adventure Inn. If not a hotel room, we do offer a Musician break room, pictured here, with a double sofa sleeper and a private bath across the hall.
Musicians and booking agents are welcome to inquire about performing at der Hinterhof. The following guidelines apply:
1. Talent never gets paid enough. We all know that.
2. Talent that is passing through can usually get a complimentary hotel room at Adventure Inn. If not a hotel room, we do offer a Musician break room, pictured here, with a double sofa sleeper and a private bath across the hall.3. Talent can ask for additional activities, and we can probably secure rafting, inner tubing trips, etc at no charge.
4. Der Hinterhof never charges a cover charge for our customers.
5. Talent can do on-site merchandise and CD sales.
6. Tip jar, or pass the hat is dedicated Talent revenue unless otherwise agreed in advance.
Our basic plan for the outdoor season (MaiFest - Octoberfest) is to offer music as follows:
Fridays: 7:30 – 10:00 preference on acoustic, easy listening, folk, jazz and the like
Saturdays: 1:00 – 3:00 preference on acoustic, easy listening, folk, jazz and the like
Saturdays: 7:30 – 10:00 preference on DANCE music, rock, country, swing, oldies, etc.
We will of course make exceptions when we can to accommodate talent.
For the most current status, please take a look at our calendar page to see which Fridays and Saturdays are still open.
Now for the money part . . .
Friday nights: $100 guaranteed, plus 1/2 tips
Saturday afternoons: $100 guaranteed, plus 1/2 tips
Saturday nights: $150 guaranteed, plus ALL tips
Having said that, we will have some flexibility on the money part. So, if you want to play, but need some more money, let us know and we will do what we can.
Fridays are best for out-of-town talent. Lodging is more available. And our local residents are more likely to attend.
Saturdays are more geared to the tourists in town.
A word about the weather. We are weather dependent. If weather forces a cancellation of the show, we can all drown our sorrows together at the bar, but we won't pay the guarantee.
Traveling talent may want to try and add a venue nearby to help justify the time and expense of travel. Here are a few suggestions:
Next Town Heading East about 12 miles away: Cashmere
Club Crow
Outpost Saloon 509 782-1415
3145 Main St
Nearest Big Town about 25 miles away: Wenatchee
The Ballroom
509 264 4008
Caffe Mela 509 888-0374
17 North Wenatchee Avenue
Volcano Night Club
Next Tourist Town about 60 miles away: Chelan
The Vogue Lounge
I-90 Corridor Towns about 50 miles away: Cle Elum and Ellensburg
The Brick Saloon
Raw Space 509 993-2111
Talent on the road should also check in with the web site called Indie On the Move. It can be a big help in piecing together a tour schedule. We recommend it highly.
Der Hinterhof requires musicians to use the state of the art Bose system onsite. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR PERSONAL PA. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE RULE.
It may not look like much, but the Bose Level 1 System II simply blows away many traditional sound systems.
The Bose has five inputs with four independent controls. if your setup calls for more inputs, you can feed through your mixer and then use the Bose sound board as a pass through.
Manuals are available on-site. you can also download the manual at Bose. Also of interest is the community of musicians that use this system. check it out!
In support of the PA system, we have available four Shure microphones with boom stands. Our system was designed by the pros at Avalon Music in Wenatchee. Those guys are great.TESTIMONIALS
"Your food and hospitality are second to none. We appreciate the support you give to the music community. We recommend Der Hinterhof to anyone and everyone who travels through Leavenworth."
Beautiful Lies (Nick and Zach)
"Steve is good to work with, this venue is really fun, and once you dial in the PA - it sounds great. Der Hinterhof is a great place to play." - Mike Bills
"Thanks for having us. We all enjoyed the beergarden very much. You have a great thing going there and I hope it lasts a long, long, time. Best of luck in the future." - Cliff Simpson, Marilyn Kay & Co
"We just wanted to say thanks for the hospitality in Leavenworth. We are hoping you will want us back." - Joe Calhoun The Lost River String Band
"Thanks again for a great gig. Antony and I really enjoyed playing and were happy to have such an appreciative audience. By, the way, we hit the town that night and everywhere we went people were complimenting us on the show. So, given that you and Debbie are such gracious hosts with payment and hotel room, we would love to return any time you'd have us. Be well. Cheers for now." David Guilbault
A note about Copyrighted music . . .
Der Hinterhof is considered a small venue that is exempt from paying BMI, SESAC or ASCAP for playing 'recorded' music. 17 U.S.C. § 110(5)(B) (i)-(ii) (2000) However, music performed live is believed not to be exempt. Therefore, artists performing at Der Hinterhof are asked to perform music that is either their own original works, in the public domain, has been licensed to the artist to perform or is included within the BMI catalog. Der Hinterhof is licensed through BMI to offer BMI licensed music (LICENSE #1996185). SESAC and ASCAP licensed music cannot be performed live at Der Hinterhof.
