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TONIGHT SUCKED!!!!!!

#41
Hey this is TB and even though I only read the OP and no other posts, Im sure there are a ton of "you should play the gig and keep your professional appearance/integrity/good karma" BS posts. DO NOT PLAY A 3rd GIG!!! Would you go to a job if you werent being paid? Hell no. Screw them.
 
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#42
As a freelancer in the Software field, there is one important rule:

If they don't pay , they breached the contract. Contract breach = no service.

End of story.


A lot of people say, you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have. Well same applies here. If you want to be considered having a professional attitude as a Musician, don't play before you get the money.
 
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#43
bassbully said:
She flatly states "there is no pay...you can drink all you want at the bar" B@@@@@@t!!!!!!!!!
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Cool, 18 pints of armagnac please and 12 bottles of Veve Clicquot, oh and some peanuts.
Damned if I'd be playing the next gig with these people. More likely I'd show up and let them know I need to get paid *in advance* plus the $40 they stiffed me on the last one just before going on though. No pay? No play.
 
#44
You can do the third gig, but warn the new bass player, and everyone else in the area which kind of douchebags they're into. Such things spreads. So they will have to hire young lamers that can't get into any other band because they suck too much, and thus, the band will eventuall have a great turnaround of members, and it will spread. I e eventually the band will suck.
 
#45
bassbully said:
Sorry but just got home from a horrible gig. I'm to tired to say much but in a nutshell... I'm left the originals rock band I have been in for four months. I told them I would do the three gigs we had booked to help them till they replaced me. They have already replaced me but the guy needs to practice with the band.
Tonight was gig two of three at a dive bar the lead singer set up. We were begged to play this gig by the bar where the singer knows the manager.
We were promised $200 cash and drinks for the band. I get there, setup, and play the first set which the guitarist messed up two songs he wrote :banghead: what's new.

I talked to our Bl at break about pay she said " well it's slow we will see.. There were 20-25 people in and out all night watching us and World Series putting the drinks down. We play second set and wrap up. I ask her about the pay, she says we will see but I will get you paid. I watch a little baseball and want to hit the road.
The BL and her sidekick guitar player has counted the tip jar. I see no money and ask them both...ok what about pay? She flatly states "there is no pay...you can drink all you want at the bar" B@@@@@@t!!!!!!!!!

I just got POed and walked out. I have ever been treated like this by a band ever. I have had owners cut the bands money but not my bandmates screwing me out of pay. Yea it was just $40 bucks but it was a Friday after work gig, almost an hour drive one way and the Indains were in game three.:rage::rage::rage::rage::rage: I'M GOING TO BED!!!!!!!!!!
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You cut your losses. I think that's great. I wouldn't show for the 3rd gig. Wouldn't even bother to call. But I telegraph that attitude so it wouldn't be a surprise to anyone with half a brain. When I say "good bye", people tend to understand what I mean. For better or worse.
 
#47
Based on the hearsay evidence posted here, it reads/sounds to me like the singer and guitarist realized the chances were slim of you showing up for the third gig, and after sleeping on it decided to remunerate you from their pockets.

Since you booked the 3rd gig, is there time for you to work into your new band and play it with them?
 
#51
Tell them you're super unhappy with how the band sounded last night. Tell them you'd rather not play the last gig and suggest it's come time for their new BP to step up to the plate. 50/50 chance he will.

If they balk, play the last gig (your word is your bond) and move on with your life.

I can't speak for your personal situation. I myself try not to let people drag me down to their level by reciprocating in like kind. But that's me. And as I said, I'm not standing in your shoes where all this is real and not just a TB discussion.

You do what you think is the right thing to do, and take comfort in knowing you did the best you could under the circumstances. As long as you're true to yourself, you'll walk away clean - and with no regrets or doubts.

Life's too short for doubts or regrets.

Good luck!
 
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Wavy said:
Based on the hearsay evidence posted here, it reads/sounds to me like the singer and guitarist realized the chances were slim of you showing up for the third gig, and after sleeping on it decided to remunerate you from their pockets.

Since you booked the 3rd gig, is there time for you to work into your new band and play it with them?
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No trust me they are not that smart. They are the " we will play anywhere for nothing to just to get a gig to be seen and heard " types of people. They knew I will do the third gig. I played there in the past and it's my connection.
 
#54
Like I said in an earlier post I was paid today buy the guitarist. I'm sure it came from tips or their pocket, not the bar, either way I got payed. The last gig I will play. It's my gig, my club and my rep on the line with the owner.
If we suck ..we suck. I think they know this place is not a dive bar and will be on their toes. Sad thing is when all parts are working it's not a bad band. It's rare thou that we have a good gig. Now that the singer is getting trashed again who knows what it's going to sound like next week.
 
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#56
Look, you're quitting the band for reasons that are all too obvious, but HOW you quit is important, so show up and do that last gig and do the absolute best job you can, and go into it with zero expectations of receiving any money. Be nice and be positive through the entire experience no matter what.

The reason you do this is not for them, it's for you. No matter how they act, you'll be able to leave on an up note, and that's always the best way to go out.
 
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#57
The local music world is a small fraternity. You'll cross paths again. Just swallow hard, play out the string, and continue building your own successful career with good playing and honest business practices. When you get chances in the future to either help them or recommend them, don't. And keep smiling throughout.

It's a simple game, really.
 
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