I think what the OP has explained is very out of order, and right to be annoyed.
We're a 4 piece, we all work, so any money we make from a gig goes towards a curry night the week after instead of a rehearsal. A good way to talk over the gig.
Not here for the Rick (as beautiful as it is) but just wanted to say I'm impressed with the Teletronix compressor in your rack. A man of good taste!
Congratulations on fatherhood and glwts