Originally posted by travlin'easy:
It's the money! When you go on stage, look out there at all those people, evaluate your audience, play what they want to hear, play what gets their toes tappin, play what packs the dancefloor. Play the stuff they like to hear, take the check, take the tips, go home, prop up your feet, turn on the TV and take a cool sip from your margaretta. Play what YOU want to hear, ignore your audiences and guess what--you'll be playing in your den, office or living room. You won't be playing for audiences of any kind for very long unless you play what THEY want to hear. And at the end of the day, when that check is handed to you and you get a big hug and kiss from a good looking gal who hands you a tip, that's what makes it all worthwhile. My dear, departed father has a saying that was worth repeating "There's only one thing money can't buy--POVERTY! You can rent or buy anything else you need." And. that often includes good health and love.
Think about it,
Gary
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