I've been at this business a long time, and sometimes I just get bored doing the same things. Here are some things I'm trying;

* Trio work-upright, guitar and drums.
* Duo work-B-3 and drums.
* Nylon string and upright.
* Piano and harp (large church)
* Guitar and harp.
* Solo nylon string-all instrumentals.
* Vibes and piano.
* Guitar and violin
* Arranger with various instruments...flueugal horn, flute, flute and sax, guitar, violin.
* "On the fly" gigs with a player or players I admire but have never worked with (all standards-stock keys).

I have booked all of the above combinations multiple times for the balance of the year and in 2009. Have played 8 gigs in some of these configurations. Really keeps you on your toes. Even considering doing upright with a leading bluegrass band from this area.
(Ok, Ok, I know, but the guy's a good friend of mine and a Grammy winner).

A good number of my "society" jobs are quiet affairs before a meeting, and I have lots of
lattitude when it comes to instruments and material.

Crazy or not?

Russ