I guess I am really lucky because I get to play the music I really enjoy playing. All my gigs are for the senior venues and seldom last more than 2 hours which is nice. I will not play jobs in smoking environments and that eliminates a lot of possibilities - but I don't care. I have taken on a monthly country club dance group starting next month only because the money is exceptional - but it has been years since I played a four hour gig - so we will see how it works out.

Long ago I walked away from the traveling big bands, the dance hall gigs, the lounge gigs and have not missed it a bit. I guess the only gigs I really would go back to are the Dallas and Ft. Worth Symphony gigs.

Anyway, what I do now is a great way to spend my time and is very satisfying.

Deane