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Exactly, and nobody is hiring me for my looks.😀 And in the case I outlined, I recommended a dud. How's that make me look ? Blue

I'd say it's a community and a resource for information. I'm a Yankee and have learned allot about the difference in band and gigging culture between both sides of the pond. Blue

Would love to hear your thoughts about guys showing up for auditions unprepared. A few weeks ago I referred an opportunity to a friend. This was a legit opportunity with top notch guys with an agent and ready to go out make money and gig. This is not a start up band. This was an opportunity for guys that want and need money from playing. Not for the " I don't need the money I just want to play" guys. It's an oldies act and they needed a bass player that could harmonize. My friend was given 4 songs to audition and he shows up for the audition unprepared. If it was a a start up or questionable opportunity I somewhat get why a guy would limit the effort put forth. This was " money in the bank" You've all heard this question before. Why do guys do this? Me, if I commit to an audition I'll show up owning those 4 songs. If I don't own them I'll cancel the audition. Doesn't that make more sense than showing up not knowing the material? Blue

You guys are probably allot more mechanical and handy than me. I'd take it to a reputable luthier. If I tried to install a new bridge the bass would be un-playable. 😀 Blue

I know, weird how that happens. After our set I went out to the bar in the lobby alone to see if I'd get recognized and get a little attention. A guy came up to me and started asking me about my tone and playing. Before he could get a few words out I interrupted him and merely said " Busy ! " Lol 😄 Daryl

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Pice from last nights show at The Bend Theatre. Not my best night. The Theatre was packed, around 350 people. Nice dressing rooms comped with high end pizza and drinks. The real take away for me was, doing these hour and 20 minute theatre shows I find were positioned where were have to put more energy into the show than you would put into a 4 hour bar gig. I was wore out at the end of the show. Blue

Full Maple Road gig Saturday night. We'll play for an hour and 20 minutes. Blues has been called America's only true original American music art form; whether it's Chicago blues, delta blues, New Orleans blues, or southern rockin' blues. These blues bands showcase the diversity of what the term 'blues' is all about. A 2-day festival of live Blues music you don't want to miss! Buy a ticket for day 1 (Friday, 4/21/2023) or day 2 (Saturday, 4/22/2023) OR buy a 2-day pass to experience both nights of The Bend's first ever Kettle Moraine Blues Fest. Friday, 4/21/2023: Night 1 of Kettle Moraine Bluesfest (Friday, 4/21/2023) features The Dave Steffen Band followed by The Cash Box Kings. Saturday, 4/22/2023: Night 2 of Kettle Moraine Bluesfest (Saturday, 4/21/2023) features Maple Road Blues Band followed by The Jimmys. By presenting an eclectic of blues, rock, and folk jams, Maple Road Blues Band 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. Doors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats, visit our historic lobby, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM

We've had 3 really good gigs in a row. However, we had a real stinker about a month ago. Upscale restaurant , however it was not a music crowd. They come to eat and then they leave. Why do these folks book bands when they know they don't have a music crowd? Blue

We have the same LEDs.👍 Blue

I agree, this place sounds like bad news. Blue

Acoustic Gig Good gig, The Harley Motor & Restaurant. 5:00-8:00 Top notch staff. Blue

Set list ? Whatever the BL calls out. Blue

Fantastic! Blue

Nice photos. Blue

Long narrative. Me , Jenny and Dave left for Malone WI to do a 1-4 acoustic set at The Ziegler Winery. It was an hour commute one way, however it was a bright sunny fun drive in the country. The Ziegler Winery is relatively new and they book allot of live music. We're taking the full Maple Road band up there this summer to play their outside stage. The place was all class. Outstanding staff, cool people I spoke with one of the managers. Very attractive and you could tell she understands the whole being in band thing. Upscale well heeled generous patrons. Plenty of space for the band and easy load in. There was a couple from Milwaukee that came to our Maple Road show Saturday night at Rockfield Live that drove all the way up to the Winery to see the acoustic stuff. I thought I played better than I did the night before. Good gig. Blue

Thanks Dave, Jenny calls me out to solo on the spur of the moment. I'm not very good at soloing. Daryl

Found this from Saturday night. For you classic blues fans, " Crossroads" https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0jzH6sJTkssHXSZz1XhpXeA2C1tzofSktfJ6DgTkFDvotrfBaQ9caZ3my5vpWbwEAl&id=100008861322447&sfnsn=mo&mibextid=RUbZ1f Blue

Not our best performance but we put on an honest fun Maple Road show. Our first lead guitarist had a fantastic night. Me, I made more than one mistake. We recorded the evening live. The best part was this very cool intimate venue. This guy turned his old 3 story Victorian home into a a little concert hall with a full size bar. BYOBB ( bring your own brown bag ). Plenty of cool couches sofas and davenports and a section with theatre type seating. This might seem shallow, however I did enjoy the attention during our break. I like and enjoy that people I don't know want to talk to me only because I played. If I look at my life on the whole, other than my playing there's no real reason anyone would want to talk to me.😀 Great crowd and all ages. The place was packed , looked like about 125 people. Very lucrative gig. Acoustic gig toda at The Ziegler Winery, 1-3. Blue

We're going to record this one live. Maple Road Rockfield Music & Media Germantown WI Saturday Night 3/18 8PM Blue

No cash? We were playing a nice room with a good crowd and at the end of the night, no money. We had to go back twice and demand our money. They paid us and stopped booking us. Blue

Lol, ever been through this one. It's the end of the evening and time to settle up with the pay. The owner or manager is not there and the staff knows nothing about the pay? Daryl

Show business is so glamorous. Lol Blue

Lol, I actually know what crisps are. Daryl

I'd say very few bars and restaurants understand the business from our perspective. The Harley Motor blocks off special parking for bands, they greet you and drinks and meals are comped for the band. They get it. Blue