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Is it really THAT SERIOUS??????

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bassbully said:
I think any more with the state of the economy in some areas this is true. A few years ago bass players in my parts were hard to find now they are on local CL looking for gigs and to sub etc.
It is almost like you have to do 2 gigs to equal the pay one used to give you.
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This is true. That's why I got into the circle I'm in. Figured out a long time ago that the lower paying gigs typically involve more work and more drama. Gigs paying $300 and up typically don't... everyone takes things seriously but that doesn't mean the gigs are grim as some seem to imagine, in fact I typically have more fun on them. Oftentimes they're almost too easy. A bonus is that I don't have to keep trying to find out why I haven't been paid yet.
 
#142
mellowinman said:
I just think you need discipline in your life. Either you're committed, or you aren't.
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mellowinman said:
Speak for yourselves.

I have never missed a gig.

NEVER.

I did one show only a week after my spinal fusion. I'm crazy that way.
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+1 ^^^ This. (I’ve worked with a 102* fever and even the night my mother died).

PS: If more band leaders only worked with written contracts they would have a little less to worry about with flaky musicians and when their name is on the line for bookings and etc - just saying!!!
 
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I've been playing since the 70's and Ive only missed one gig.

It was a Saturday of a weekend booking at a club about 100 miles from home.
(all but about 10 of it was Interstate)

I came home on Friday night, planning to return Saturday afternoon.

The Blizzard of the Year landed, and I couldnt get out of my driveway.:hiding:

Then there was the other time, in college, when an afternoon party at my place ran a little too long, or a little too strong, and I had to be "escorted" to the gig on campus.

Although I didnt miss it, I wasnt really there. :confused:
 
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Joe Louvar said:
+1 ^^^ This. (I’ve worked with a 102* fever and even the night my mother died).

PS: If more band leaders only worked with written contracts they would have a little less to worry about with flaky musicians and when their name is on the line for bookings and etc - just saying!!!
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I'm sure your bandmates appreciated it when they too caught your fever and were unable to play.

I'm sure any audience member that caught your fever also appreciated it.
 
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Mandero, you are exactly right. I am referring to mostly the people in the latter group ("I love music and playing live but not full-time") It is those groups I have a hard time with with regards to subs, and the seriousness that is applied to many band "issues".
 
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