If I had a million bucks....

Discussion in 'Recordings [DB]' started by rickwolff, Jun 21, 2020.

  1. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

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  2. Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    Remember when the lottery was up to just under a billion dollars? My buddy Jed's plan (upon winning) would be to open a jazz club in every state and put 50 bands together that would each do a week's residency in each club, couple weeks off every year...till the money ran out of course.
     
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  3. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    What a great idea!! Why not think BIG.
     
  4. jaco944

    jaco944 Supporting Member

    Apr 13, 2005
     
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  5. Joe Nerve

    Joe Nerve Supporting Member

    Oct 7, 2000
    New York City
    Endorsing artist: Musicman basses
    Doesn't take a million. Just takes another income that can pay all the bills and allow us to go out to eat a few times a week :) . And vacation once or twice a year. Well for me, anyhow.
     
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  6. james condino

    james condino Spruce dork Supporting Member Commercial User

    Sep 30, 2007
    asheville, nc
    If I had a million $, I'd keep building and repairing basses until the money ran out.....;)
     
  7. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    My retirement income (savings plus SS) is sufficient to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, BUT not enough to open and run a club.
     
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  8. Don Kasper

    Don Kasper Gold Supporting Member

    ..and name it "The Burn Rate Cafe".
    You're Welcome!
     
  9. Jim Dombrowski

    Jim Dombrowski Supporting Member

    Jan 16, 2002
    Colorado Springs, CO
    I’ve thought about something like this occasionally. My venue would encompass all my hobbies and interests. It would have a small bar with craft beers, killer coffee and a small menu of simple, but good food. A killer stereo system based on vinyl, vacuum tubes and horn speakers. One or two good pool tables and a dart board. Something for the bicycle lovers. And of course live jazz on the weekends.
     
  10. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    Sounds like maybe it should be a Barbecue. And, yes, Don, you are definitely invited to play there.
     
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  11. Carl Hillman

    Carl Hillman

    Jan 1, 2010
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  12. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    So, I take it that means you've already got your million. Right? What are you going to name your club?
     
  13. Don Kasper

    Don Kasper Gold Supporting Member

    The Village Idiot Vanguard?
     
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  14. Carl Hillman

    Carl Hillman

    Jan 1, 2010
    “You’ve already got your million.”

    What is, A Sentence Never Uttered In Seriousness To A Bass Player, Alex?

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  15. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    Unless it's Sir Paul McCartney or Sting. (and, just possibly, Don Kasper).
     
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  16. Carl Hillman

    Carl Hillman

    Jan 1, 2010
    The (In the) Red Note?
    The Blighthouse Cafe?
    The Not So Hot Club?
     
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  17. Don Kasper

    Don Kasper Gold Supporting Member

    Are you HIGH???
    (jk)
    Thanks!
     
  18. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    said a member of the 'landed gentry' in F***ing Beautiful Downtown Burbank.
     
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  19. rickwolff

    rickwolff ‘Leave the clams in, let ’em know we're human,' Supporting Member

    Seriously, Don. I wish we weren't on opposite coasts. I'd love to do another hang.
     
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  20. zontar

    zontar

    Feb 19, 2014
    J-5
    While there may be better use for that money--there is a certain appeal to doing something like that.