I did that German house party. The host was quite pleased he saved himself $250. And I made the same amount I make every year.

As for me, it seems I'm still learning, at this age, that "everyone is your friend......until it suits them NOT to be your friend.

I really thought, since he screwed up the booking that he would just "give it up to me" and move on rather than have me lose the gig (which HE made).

I have two more "agent" gigs coming up. I like them (the agents), but I can see how people turn on a dime when there's money involved.

I'm not taking chances anymore. I called them both and said: "send me a signed contract for the upcoming jobs, and don't take it personal, it's strictly business!"