When i was working in a bar, the manager would cut checks of about $700 - $900 for cover bands a night and a free case of beer. But, im unsure if equipment was supplied etc. etc. cuz some dudes actually had there own p.a. guys etc and i think they got more cuz the bar didnt have to have dudes to come in and moniter levels. Keep in mind these guys were no name cover bands.

5 doller cover charges so at about 140-150 people, the band was payed for and the rest went to the bar for drinks.

I remember getting some bands that were expensive and them sounding like **** while conversly some cheap bands were pretty darn good but most of the time u get what u pay for.