Donny & Bill

I fully understand your point, realizing we all have differing priorities & financial responsibilities.

I just decided instead, to chose the path of augmenting my music performance income by teaching music & providing music related computer consulting. This allows me to perform the kind of music I enjoy most, and with enough client & audience interest to make a half way decent living to boot. Life is good, at least for now. Luckily (for me), I'm able to be fairly selective in the types of gigs I take, and doing a gig involving pretend (fake) playing or lip syncing, acting as a DJ or karaoke host just aren't among them (no offense to DJ/karoake hosts intended). Making enough money to live a satisfying & comfortable life is of course essential, but its up to each of us to determine 'how much' is enough. The bottom line is that we all have to do what is comfortable for us. Afterall, we have to live with the consequences afterwards. Everyone has to decide where they personally 'draw the line' of musical performance decency, as performing in a strip club may be an acceptable & often lucrative option for some out there.

- Scott