Extra compensation for extra work?

[WI Short Scaler]

So to put an end to the argument here.

A band meeting last night brought up many other issues, not the least of which was my concern about shouldering the majority of the work.

Let's go back a couple years, yes, it's necessary to complete the story. Our singer told us he would only be able to play a few times per year since he was coaching his daughter's basketball team in the winter and softall team in the summer. In response to that, the drummer started playing with another local country band to fill his time. So I hooked up with a guitarist and we formed what became our 3 pc group, which has been on a nice upward curve over the last year.

Now, singer's daughter is done with basketball and he wants to "up" the gig activity, apparently assuming we would wait around for him to have time to gig again. The drummer has no interest in leaving the other band and I have no intention of leaving the 3 pc that I am more fond of.

So after all the deliberation it was grudgingly decided to finish out the last 3 gigs and wind up the group. I say grudgingly because the singer is not happy about it. Let me say this, I'm not holding a grudge against him for taking the time out to coach his kid like he did, we all make decisions based on our priorities. But, by the same token he should not hold any grudge against the fact that some of the rest of us made decisions to continue gigging more regularly.

It is what it is, and my dilemma became secondary to all the rest of the discussions.

 

[Big Hoss]

Well, that seems to resolve the issue for you.

 

[Ronzo]

LOONNNGGG story. FWIW, she also plays acoustic guitar, flute and sax, with a small amp. But we have everything packed up before her own stuff is packed. I just smile. If we asked her to help, it would just take longer.

Training is key. She has you very well trained... t’was ever thus.

She needs to Armor-All the cable jackets, at least.

Teach her the over/under method and have her coil all the cords properly. Lightweight work that actually helps.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Training is key. She has you very well trained... t’was ever thus.

She needs to Armor-All the cable jackets, at least.

Teach her the over/under method and have her coil all the cords properly. Lightweight work that actually helps.

Trust me. I've tried. But we can get an entire drum kit, bass rig, guitars and amps packed in cars/trucks before she has her instruments in her cases. We'll be leaving the venue, and she is still putting things in cases. At 1am, I just want to get paid and get home. Having her "help" us just slows us down.

 

[Ronzo]

It’s like my lady’s late husband - he hated taking out the garbage, so he dropped the garbage bag on the floor a few times. She took out the garbage from that time on.

She has me MUCH better trained.

 

[ArtechnikA]

Now, singer's daughter is done with basketball and he wants to "up" the gig activity...

If he's serious - and good - he can be in a new project before Monday...

 

[WI Short Scaler]

If he's serious - and good - he can be in a new project before Monday...

Good for him if he does, I still consider him a friend and don't wish bad on any of these guys. I'm happier that it seems like it'll end with no real anger or overly emotional fighting.

 

[pigpen1]

I was in a band once that was the opposite scenario. We were a five piece and the singer and 2nd guitar player said they just wanted to walk in right before show time and setup and play. So the BL (drummer, also the PA owner) proposed a system where everyone one got $X for playing and then setup and teardown paid was divided evenly amongst whoever showed up or stayed to do it. It was always myself, the drummer, and lead guitar player working before and after the show and the other two were totally cool with it.