I had to go in for a heart operation so I called a friend to cover my New Year’s job. I found later they offered him four jobs and he took them.
I was upset so I called some of my Italian friends and him worked over.

I think that is one of the worst crimes a fellow musician can commit.
I did not talk to him for ten years. I now see him about once a week.

OK, I need a vote here:

Am I an angel?


Your a good person to forgive. I can't ever remember missing a job because of being sick although I do remember going to work feeling lousy.
Having someone fill in and then steal the gig has happened to me twice. We had a name for them "gig wh***s" They would do anything to get a gig. It all evens out in the end so let it go. I had a few contacts in NJ who I could share double bookings with. They knew if they sent me to fill in I would give out their info if approached for future work.
John C.

I had to go in for a heart operation so I called a friend to cover my New Year’s job. I found later they offered him four jobs and he took them.
I was upset so I called some of my Italian friends and him worked over.

I think that is one of the worst crimes a fellow musician can commit.
I did not talk to him for ten years. I now see him about once a week.

OK, I need a vote here:

Am I an angel?
John C.