The contract deal would be great if you're gonna play with the "Tonight Show" band for 5 years. Now if you're talking about a 5 night a week gig for $200 a night that's worth a contract. A once a month thing that may or may not happen is a different animal.

I've done contracts with new contractors. A brick job on a small commercial project could run $30,000-$40,000. Heck here in Western Colorado I've done residential where just the brick veneer ran in excess of $30,000 20 years ago. A contract for a $100 NH gig I think is a stretch.

How much is it gonna cost to take the contract, chase the person down so on and so forth, for a $150 gig? You'll wind up losing money on that gig IMHO.

Incidentally check with a legal expert you might know. I've had attorney friends I made in pool halls and coffee shops. I've been told that there isn't a contract written that couldn't be broken by a good attorney in 24 hours.

Mark,read my earlier post again. It ain't worth worrying about. Save your worries for the IRS and the Government. Ha ha!

Take two more aspirin get some rest and call me in the morning.
Trust me I know where you're at. It ain't worth it. Chill out friend.