I don't know how all this financial news centered around me, but the $150 price is an average for club dates only. that's not even half of my years work. The private parties are where I make my real money. The clubs are just a place to hone my skills and meet clients. My average prices are well above all my friends, so whatever you're thinking .... don't pity me for not having enough cash. I do more than OK. No other musician in this area makes more than I do.

Some of you guys crack me up. I've been doing this full time since 1969. Even before I was done school I was playing in clubs and at parties. Most of the "legit" players in the union don't make what I do. If I took a gig as a pit player in a broadway show ... it'd be a pay cut, so don't tell me what determines a "pro" salary please.

I offer my advice here to spread some of the tips I've learned the hard way, so the younger players won't learn the same dumb way I did. If you guys with your "proper" jobs want to critisize my craft or my business principles, call me - I'll tell you all about my life. Until you know the inside scoop - please don't assume to know my situation. Music has been a very successful carreer for me because I work my butt off. It isn't easy - an it isn't even POSSIBLE for alot of the players out there. It's show BUSINESS ..... remember the BUSINESS part.
No one pays for the art ... they buy a service and it better be good. I sell service .... at a very good price(for ME) in a very pleasing sonic package.



[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 09-07-2002).]