Help finding a phrase

[ste_noni]

Im looking for a positive way to describe a musician who isn't as famous as Madonna or even Ben Folds Five, bit who is successful enough that he supports himself and his family playing music, recording and performing. I had "up and coming" bit I don't like that.

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[vwbug.livejournal.com]

My brother, the musician, says "a professional musician with a sustaining career" or something like that...