Hi All,
We just came off of a four night gig.  Wednesday to Saturday at a local night 
club (10:00 - 2:00 each night).  We slacked off big time on Wed. and Thurs.
The reason we did that was when the New Years gig was allotted, we were the 
first band to ask, and he gave the gig to another band.  We draw better than 
the other band, but they have a long history with that particular manager 
(patronage).  We then demanded a raise, and didn't get it.  So, Wed and Thurs 
nights, we only did three sets by starting late and taking big breaks.  We 
also only did about 7 songs a set.  On Wed., there were guys from 3 other 
bands there, and we let them all use our gear and jam for a while (5 songs).  
We know all these guys and like them, so no big deal, but it meant more 
slacking off for us.  When we did play, we sounded good, and got a lot of 
compliments.  Aren't we rebellious!
Friday and Saturday were less than standing room only.  Packed house both 
nights.  Got huge applause for our version of "Walking on the Sun"; the boys 
have the vocals nailed perfect in that one, and I'm pretty close on the 
keyboards.  Good encores at the end.
Everytime I go in that place to hear another band (on a Friday or Saturday), 
there is always a 3/4 crowd.  Everytime we play there it's packed.  I used to 
think that it was just lucky weekends, but even the bar staff say we draw the 
best.  You would think that place would give us "even a little more" respect. 
But no.  I don't think we'll play there for a long time now, it's not worth 
it for just $65 a night.  I do like the big PA and drums that sound like 
cannons, but the 2:00 am is a killer as well (I still gotta go to work).  
Private dances are the best.  Much better pay, and people are there to dance 
to the band.
 --Doug 
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