Geez! Lighten up all I am saying if you make $100 for a gig , pay the Gov. 36% (or there abouts) & then pay 50% of the take to an agent that only leaves you with about $14. I did try an agency once they took 20% & it took me 3 months to get my pay. That wasn't the best of deals. So my question is, Are there agencies out there worth while or was my bad experience typical?