Rock and Roll, Country, Blues, Jazz, Southern Rock - which genre is the best for getting gigs? I think having the ability to effectively cover multiple genres is the real key. As a solo artist, having the ability to cross multiple genres has helped in keeping the audience engaged and improving my chances of being rebooked. Granted, different venues desire different genres, but the broader genre appeal you have, the higher likelihood of being booked and re-booked is greater.

What's your sweet spot? Does what yuo play resonate with a broader audience? You want to play beyond open mics, then create set lists that speak to your target audience!