Questions to ask when negotiating a fee...

1) How many does the hall (or hole) hold?

2) How many people usually come?

3) Do you get any funding?

4) How much do you charge?

4) How will you promote the gig?

This way you can get an idea of the proceeds which may be available and you can ask for a fair share. Good luck.

All the best,
Dan

P.S. Has anybody heard from Skarpi lately?