I call it jealousy, pure and simple. Nobody cares about some old codger down the Dog & Duck going through Mustang Sally who states that nobody can match their 'feel'. Sure bud!
dementia
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A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Before I book, I make sure everyone can do the gig.
Let's say the gig is booked two months in advance - those on shifts will have no idea what their hours are until the week of. Gig cancelled etc etc.
Mods on this very forum have a history of locking threads because an argument isn't going their way. How can you respect someone in a position of 'power' if that's their MO?
But how will you know that he only listens to bands with one EP released and play basement shows to approximately 30 people?
PS Everything I do is better than you.