Having played in 10 piece showbands, to 5 piece lounge bands to 3 piece trios to solo entertainer, I can attest that it's all a lot of fun, but each scenario presents it's own set of problems. Besides the normal "drug problems, girl problems and personality problems", bands in general perfectly demonstrate that it is not possible to bring the least skilled member up to the level of the others. The band will always sink to the lowest common denominator. Some kind of law of human nature at work there, but I do not have a name for it. I have just witnessed it countless times.

Re arranger keyboards, I have found that most musicians are very intimidated by these instruments and seem to feel it is not "real music". I also know that I played professionally for many years and that the only way I was ever able to make a dependable living out of performing music was completely alone. Again most (band) musicians I have met are extremely intimidated by someone that can with confort, grace and style, demand and maintain an audiences' attention.

Sorry if I am ot and I will be glad to remove post if anyone is offended.

Danny

[This message has been edited by pianodano (edited 03-20-2005).]