I have been working six months a year on the patio at an upscale restaurant for 13 years.
All year, other musicians, duo's and larger groups constantly contact the management to try to get the gig. Sometimes, they get two or more calls a day.

I know most of these people...in fact, sometimes they show up while I'm working and ask me who the manager is. Often, they show up during the gig and then try to contact the management within the next few days.

This has never been a problem, as far as the gig goes, mainly because many of the contacts have been by acts that are inappropriate (bluegrass bands, jam blues bands, "Fish" type groups, tribute bands,
impersonators, etc.).

Several "regular" visitors offer to do the job of $50.00 less. The job pays $150.00 for 3 hours. that's the top rate for a single in Lexington.

What are the ethical considerations here?
I believe that a person or group who can do a better job than I do should get it. I'm not so sure that trying to get a job by undercutting the price is the honorable thing to do.

Any thoughts?

Russ