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Funny you should ask. They kept the wine flowing. However we were not offered any food. Daryl

Thanks Dave, It was 75° and sunny. Daryl

I was in the big time Saturday night at The Bend Theatre with the full Maple Road band.. Sunday we had an acoustic gig and back in reality. It was an okay acoustic gig. We were background music for an event sponsored by wine makers and vendors. Daryl

Thanks again Dave. I was in the " big time" last night. Today we have an outside gig at a produce stand. Lol Daryl

Thanks Dave, We didn't do so well last time we played The Bend . We had something to prove last night . Daryl

We had a great night with a great crowd at The Bend Theatre opening for Reverend Raven. We sold 230 tickets $18.00-$20.00. The place only holds 300. We played from 7:30- 8:30. I could tell from the sound check that were clicking on all 6 cylinders. I got mobbed in the lobby as I was leaving.lol Daryl

Cool pics and love that pick. Daryl

Love that dressing room. Daryl

We're back at The Bend Theatre this Saturday night, opening for Reverend Raven. Catered dressing room and we play a 45 minute set. My type of gig. Maple Road By presenting an eclectic blend of blues, rock, and folk jams, Maple Road is a band that does not fall short of keeping an audience entertained and intrigued. While honoring musical heroes and legends, the group also strives to craft original and memorable tunes that allow each band member and the audience to interpret the music. Reverend Raven + Maple Road Blues Band - The Bend Theater | West Bend, WI https://share.google/vkEznZyOQe7dRBx7y Daryl

I wish we could invest in a good IEM solution. Unfortunately we recently investted in new floor wedges. Daryl

I always hear a little more bass with earbuds. Daryl

I hate when that happens. I really think some of these folks that are involved in booking should be required to pass a state exam. What Do You Know About Bands And Booking? Daryl

We canceled a pub we use to play on a regular basis for something similar. We'll never play there again. Daryl

Weddings have always been disastrous for us. We're about as far from a wedding band as you can get. We've played a few as a favor to friends and family. Always small budget weddings in the basement of legion hall with card tables and folding chairs. Our wedding gigs can be described with one word, " embarassing ". Daryl

I think there's two issues I'm dealing with Dave. Other than gig announcements we have practically no communication. 2nd, I'm in retirement mode, everyone else in the band is working and will be working for another 30 years. Daryl

Adequate pay is essential for me. I use to always prefer using my own rig. However at 71 years old I'll use whatever they provide. Daryl

That seems to be the consensus Gjones. Daryl

Opening for celebrity level bands is always fun. I only have two under my belt, Charlie Daniel's (RIP) and Peter Frampton. The one with Frampton probably doesn't count. We just happened to be the band that played before him on a multi band festival stage. Daryl

Parking, a bathroom dedicated to the band and comped food and drink are important to me. Even if I don't eat any food it's still the right thing for the owners to do. Daryl

The opportunity to talk with other musicians and friends in a festival setting can be tough. Our old drummers band just happened to be the band that played before us at Wisconsin State Fair. We only had time to shake hands. Daryl

Dave, While we play regularly which keeps us from getting rusty I would love to rehearse and add a few new songs and maybe change a few intros and song endings. Daryl

I have one of those coming up in September. I'm not sure I'll get two monitors. Daryl

This one has probably already been mentioned. You've been told the band is breaking up. Then you find out the band is still together only your no longer a member. Daryl

Agreed. When the crowd is into it a lot of other things don't seem to matter. Daryl

I think the enthusiastic and engaged crowd is a big one for most of us. For me there's nothing worse than playing to a disinterested crowd. Daryl