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Love your astute analysis Leonard. Blue

*My dream is to play anywhere in the UK. Wish I were on better terms with my ex-wife she lives a little North of London. One thing, from all I heard from you guys , on average you have to drive a lot further to gigs than me. Blue *If I ever make it across the pond , I hope it's 1972 when I get there.

Dave , we're in the same boat. Like I said if I were 40 years younger my position would be completely different. Blue

Sorry guys, I'd have to pass on all 3. I always have fun and enjoy my gigs, thats a given. However, this is a business for me I play for a set fee. If I was. 40 years younger it would be a different story. Blue

I get it completely, we have done a few one off private events and wedding receptions. And were also far from what people expect. We're usually pressured to take these gigs. We take them and hope for the best. The nice thing is the premium pay. Blue

I have 2 acoustic gigs this weekend. Both are only about a 15 minute commute. Two gigs the following weekend yhen things will start to slow down. Blue

I don't think you should have quit bands and music. Quit bad situations and the wrong people. Blue

I wish I was in a Pro Working Band that was the only source of income for all members. Blue

Perfect example of how clueless some owners can be. I'm not sure what the lesson is here, however for these one off gigs where there's no contract or ryder you really have to spell it out loud clear and simple what your band needs in order to perform. Blue

We played a big micro brew event, Beer On The Bridge. Nice organizers but clueless. No tent, no stage. They laid down a couple of pieces of plywood for us to set up on. Now, on the flip side I'm not sure we do a great job communicating what we expect from some of these folks to provide. Blue

We played an outdoor gig with the acoustic act, a huge white tent catered 25th Wedding Anniversary. They put us off in a corner on the grass, the incline was so steep I couldn't even use a guitar stand. Fortunatly the pay was above average. Blue

We've all been there and if you haven't you probably will be Sure my band has had many contract based gigs with top notch production and management where your treated like royalty from start to finish. The flip side is poor accomodations for a band. This usually happens when the person or organization booking the band is inexperienced and have no clue what they should be providing. Let's hear some stories, everything from ariving to a gig and theres no stage, the organizers thought you were bringing your own sound and lighting to the person that was to pay the band was not around. Blue

That's fantastic , however with a career , a family and playing 100 gigs a year your definitely an exception. Besides me , I don't know any guys that would even want to gig that much. Blue

Your the exception. Would you and your family be ok without your income from the band? Blue

The Compass Bar in Cedarburg, tomorrow night 7:00-10:00. Blue

Nice job! Very good vocals. Blue

Guys with young active families and traditional careers will more than likely have to block dates. Blue

Your English is fine. My post reads like I just found out about all this. My bad. Blue

I don't think we've critiqued and bass player looking for a band ads here on BC only bass player wanted. Blue

We're keeping our fingers crossed and they're in our prayers they arrive to their new home safely. Blue

I've been the bass player in this band for the past 8 years. I knew about this, as a matter of fact I knew it was coming 4 years ago. Blue

I think this will always happen when members of a band have lives outside of bands, music , gigging and don't depend on band incone to survive. Blue

I found this on line this morning. I hope I'm a part of the transition. "Greetings everyone! As many of you know, and some may not, Maple Road is going through one heck of a transition right now. Randy is officially retired and on his way to Florida as we speak, so there is a rather large pair of blues singin’, guitar slingin’ and harmonica playin’ shoes to fill. But have no fear, we have some exciting things in the works and Maple Road will begin the next chapter of it’s musical book very soon! There will be a slight lull in live performances for a short time, but stay tuned for all upcoming gigs! www.mapleroadbluesband.com will be getting an overhaul as well, so keep an eye out for that! A HUGE thank you to Randy for his commitment and talent for nearly 13 years, and to all of YOU for supporting live music! Don’t go too far, this transition won’t take long....!" Blue

Nice pics and a nice huge crowd. Blue

Agreed, I think there was more money to go around back in the 60s & 70s when you had to buy music. Blue