Patronage performances: For the Song continues bringing talented musicians to Northern Nevada for shows—and making sure they’re properly paid

Patronage performances: For the Song continues bringing talented musicians to Northern Nevada for shows—and making sure they’re properly paid

It’s not easy to make money as a musician in 2025. Some artists are removing their music from streaming sites due to abysmal payouts and the platforms’ support of AI-generated music. On the concert end, many venues are struggling, which means less money in the pockets of musicians. Not quite two years ago, the RN&R talked to a local benefactor who had started an organization to help with the crisis. The goal of For the Song is to make shows more…