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Extenuating circumstance. Blue

In a recent interview Paul McCartney was asked if The Beatles ever wore wigs. His response; No, The Beatles never wore wigs. He points to his head and says " This is a wig but it's dyed to make it more age appropriate". If it's good enough for Paul it's good enough for me. Blue

In the 60s and 70s you could write songs and have a hit record and take it to the bank. That bank statement was a big money motivation. That was when people had to buy music. Music is free now. What's wrong with wanting and trying to look your best. Wigs and hair pieces are and have always been used in show business. Blue

We played well enough, but the crowd got weak after the furst set. Plus we had a rehearsal the same morning from 11:00 -3:00. Went home, closed my eyes for 30 minutes then took of for a 5:30-8-30. Maybe I was just tired. And I have a 4:00- 7:00 today. Maybe being 66 is catching up with me. Blue

Agreed! Blue

These pros are not doing this for fun. It's a career, a business and their only source of income.Most have to carry on, even if theres only one original member. A lot of these guys from the 60s & 70s that are still working have managed to build careers on one hit record Blue

The Harley Davidson Motor gig seemed cool until this morning. The whole thing was lame. Blue

Get a good nights sleep and show up rested and focused. Blue

Billy Cobham and Randy Brecker on 9/30. They're playing a small bar in Milwaukee. And when I say snall I mean with 100 people the place is packed. $30.00 Blue

Good for you. Honestly you can make a lot more money providing and running sound than playing bass. Blue

Where were you playing? Was the van locked and insured? Blue

Thats fantastic! Blue

In my neck of the woods there are maybe 2 big agencies and they mainly cater to the well known cover bands that have been around for years. These agencies also own the sound and light companies. They can book $1,200.00 shows however when you pay $700.00- $800.00 for sound and lights they're not making anymore money than us. We have our own sound and lights Blue

Here's something none of us should forget about. Always be super gracious, humble and nice to the owners and staff. I know there's some jerks out there but overall it's a good protocol and all band members should be on board. Blue

Thanks Happy Jack, Great commentary, just the kind of stuff I was looking for. Blue

I just recieved this text: "Confirmed,Harley Davidson's The MotorJan 25th, 5:30-8:30" We have been working with Harley for several years mostly outdoor summer Ralleys. We were able to build that relation and now have steady bookings at The Motor which is a part of. The Harley Museum. Don't get me wrong weve built some relationships that have gotten us nowhere. Blue

I've often seen guys out on things like The Happy Together Tour. Where you tour as the back ip band for 60s hit makers like Peter Noone, The Turtles, Paul Revere & The Raiders ect..... and I say " I wish I had that gig. Blue

It's interesting because Ill see ads for start ups that will say; " We plan on being out gigging by March" And when you ask about details about where tbe gigs come from and how you plan on getting gigs , you get " I know a guy thay will let us play at "Smokey Joe's" So you want 5 months of rehearsals out of me for 1 one off gig? Blue

We're networked with structure. Bookings through March 2020. But we depend too much on " call in" business. Blue

We're networked with structure. Bookings through March 2020. But we depend too much on " call in" business. Blue

What are your thoughts on keeping your band busy with work. What are the pros and cons of both approaches. A seat of the pants approach might be fine for the band whose goal is to gig sporadically, a gig here a gig there.. But for those looking for a steady stream of gigs a good stratagy with a strong infrastructure might work better. Blue

True, they performed without any kind of stage monitors in large venues.However there were other issues. They were no longer a little dance hall band and their material became very sophisticated and the technology was not there to perform it live. I will say their live performance of "Nowhere Man" is impressive. Blue

They do not have a bass dep or guitarist dep that I know of. We do have a drummer that will dep. Blue

I rarely get suggestions on my bass parts and I certainly don't make part suggestions to other band members. We're not that kind of band. Blue

Good point and at a time when most bands didn't have the luxury of not touring. Even by 1970 the technology was not quite there for live performance. Nothing compared to what big productions are today. Blue