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Dave, I'm a big fan of afternoon gigs and getting home early. That Indian take away sounds good too. Daryl

Nice pics. Looks like a fancy venue. Daryl

Hiding gigs? I would be devastated if my band did that to me. Sounds like an up front arrangement could be made. I hope everything works out. Daryl

It does look tight for space. I'm glad you guys had a good time. Daryl

Our Saturday holiday gig was cancelled. So, no gigs this weekend. I guess the venue doubled booked. I'll never understand how that happens. Daryl

Very Nice Daryl

We had a crowd, however it was awkward.Nice room, nice stage and sound. We bought our own lighting. Like I said this place is more for the Saturday night party bands. There were a few "screw ups" musically . Good paying gig and some nice tips. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BTJQAGVN2/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17qH8nAp5f/ Daryl

Agreed Daryl

Nice depping. Nobody ever calls me for anything. Daryl

Nice Starfire ! Daryl

Maple Road Saturday 11/22/25 7:00-9:00 "Join us in the newly revamped Eden Ave. event venue located inside Game Over, downtown West Bend! Full bar, killer food menu including smash burgers and a Saturday night of live rockin' blues tunes!" I don't know about this one. I have one main concern. This is downtown West Bend (30k). We're not a 3 hour Saturday night party band. We're a better fit for the larger Summertime afternoon multi-band festivals and fairs, playing for 1.5 hours. This could be a real dud. I've been wrong before. And here's another issue. Dep drummer. Daryl

The guy was a real " peice of work". I'll try and find a pic of the band. Daryl

I don't think I can top being spat on. I remember playing a club where they put us in a separate room with no bar. The clientle were in their early 20s. They would walk into the room we were playing in and immediately take an " about face" and walk out. Lol Daryl

You might be right Pete. Wiki has been wrong in the past. Daryl

Dave,Some venues like Harley might pay them by direct deposit a month prior to the gig.The BL and Band Manager pay us with their own money. I'm sure this is very rare. It's really very nice. I'm always handed a pay envelope when I get in the van. Dave, it's kind of cool. I've played in bands in the past who handled money very poorly. Here's a sad story. I was actually in sort of a Glam band in the early 2000s. We played Shank Hall in Milwaukee ( referenced in the 1st Spinal Tap movie ). We took in $900.00 in cash. The BL didn't pay any of us and he kept all the money . The band broke up a few days later. Daryl

Dave, Penny is band leader, her husband is our manager. They started the band back in 2007, might have been 2005. Their concept and idea. Daryl

Dave, I did a little research on Bobby. I'm 7 years older then him. I was born in 1954. Bobby was born in 1961. Dang, I'm older than guys I thought were " old guys". lol He passed in 2021. I think he did a lot for very little credit. Daryl

Wow! Very nice performance. Clean, tight groove and excellent vocals. Daryl

How many bands find out after the fact that a guy wasn't a fit because nothing was laid out before him. A complete understanding of what a potential new member is looking for in a band and what we require. Daryl

Thanks Lozz, I realize it sounds a bit harsh, but it is what it is. We're certainly not for everyone and we've had guys turn us down because of how we operate. New songs and musical ideas come from the BL, not band members. Daryl

Sounds great. However is he an all round fit for the band? We auditioned an excellent guitarist a few years ago. The audition was great. However, before he left. He said, " I just want to play" then went on about not caring about money and said he'd play for gigs for 50 bucks. We decided not to go with him. He didn't fit the band model. We don't want the guy that will gig for 50 bucks. There are other bands where that mind set would be a better fit. We're also not looking for the guy that just wants to play . If we were to bring in a new band member and if he/she asked me how to fit in, here’s my answer. 1. We don't rehearse, so don't broach the topic. 2. Don't make song suggestions. 3. Don't make any type of musical suggestions. 4. Show up on time for sound checks with working gear. 5. Have decent improvisation skills. 6. Be interactive with us on stage. What to expect. 1. You'll perform with pro sound and lights. 2. You'll have at least one gig per week. 3. You won't have to play late night bar gigs. 4. You will be paid in cash prior to every gig. 5. You'll make more money than what your use to. 6. Nobody will comment or make suggestions about your volume, tone or playing. We're not for everyone, however our band model has worked for close to 20 years. Daryl

When it happens to us it's usually a booking error. Somehow we booked a gig at the wrong venue. For example the crowd is expecting " Don't Stop Believing " and they get " Red House " lol Daryl

I'm definitely Bobby Vega fan Dave. Daryl

I don't have anything this weekend. "We’re off this weekend BUT will be back in action on Sat 11/22 at Eden Avenue inside of Game Over downtown West Bend! Check it out!" Daryl

I share highlights of our gigs, the good with the bad. Sometimes things go wrong and you just can't put your finger on it. " The audience wasn't into it" It hurts it's certainly happened to us, and more than once. Sounds like a good discussion. "What Can You Do When The Crowd Ain't Into It ? I have a few thoughts on when and why it happens. Daryl