How old do you have to be to get paid to perform at a bar?

The law says if you’re not of legal drinking age then you can’t be in there. I know you are a musician. there are ways around it but not necessarily legal. The best way would be to have a legal gardian with you and get permission from the owner. A better suggestion for ya would be to try coffee houses or diners. Can’t get in any trouble there and it’s a good place to practice getting over any “stage fright” you might have. Drunks can be unforgiving sometimes and always wanting you to play this or that instead of what “you” want to play.

you must be 21

I’ve performed a # of times non bar

Different locales have different laws, and within what the law allows, different bars may have different policies. No harm in asking the management at any place you’re interested in. Would a parent or guardian accompany you? A place that serves food as well as drinks may be easier. Try to build your name and reputation as a local performer in other sorts of venues, too, to increase the bars’ interest in having you.

There’s a blues guitarist who used to play in some clubs around here when he was 13.

Yep. Found ya on youtube. Doin a fine job young lady.

21 Because your around alcoholic beverages

21 i think

well no becuase they wont let you because theres alcohol there