Recently, I started a Friday/Saturday job at an upscale restaurant....the main and closest competitor to the place I worked for 14 years.

Starting the third week, I noticed that the lounge was filled with piano players. That week, a place that featured a piano bar...sometimes three players a night doing back-to-back two hour sets...changed to a DJ, got rid of the piano and let the rotating players go.

Now, all 5 have asked for work. I get $150.00 for thre hours. Two have offered to do the job for $100.00 and three have quoted $75.00.
All three are more than adequate, experienced players/entertainers.

I've known three of these guys for over 20 years. Three of them only do music for a living. They worked this other place for over 10 years.

I'm not dropping my price, which is below the fee I charge for private parties. The "glut" of out-of-work piano players may cost me a job.

I'll let you know what happens.

R.