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Originally posted by SemiLiveMusic:
Let me point out something that some will think but might not post. And that is...

I understand having the give-something-back outlook. I have had the same. But perhaps you could find another place other than nursing homes or senior centers. Why? Because if you play for free, assuming you are good, this hurts gigging musicians. It's hard to compete with free. Nursing homes and senior centers are not exactly going broke. They can afford to pay something.

Of course, it's your business, you can and should do what you want. But consider it.


Bill I can totally see your point. When the hospital has a fund rasier they pay me to play. My county has about 6300 people and it is bigger than the state of Rhode Island. Usually if there is a decent gig around i get it. There are some beautiful retirement homes is the Billings area the the ones around here you wouldn't want to be in. It's depressing to play them. believe me I'm in it for the bucks I've worked steady since i was 16 but this place I'm playing for free and hopefully God won't let me end up there.