Re: [Dixielandjazz] Re: Simultaneous Appearances - Was Riverboat Schedule

[Jazzjerry at aol.com]

Bob,

I have nothing personally against Steve Barbone or the Preservation Hall. I 
just believe the philosophy of multiple bands under the same name is nothing 
short of a fraud against the people who simply do not get what they expect and 
if Steve or anyone else suggests that the average customer won't notice the 
difference then that shows complete contempt for the people who after all pay the 
bills.
In rather dubious bars in this country staff have been known to substitute 
cheap generic drinks for the well known brands advertised and sell them on the 
basis that 'the customer will notice know the difference'. Whether the customer 
notices or not is immaterial, the licencees have been rightly prosecuted and 
fined very heavily for fraud.

Cheers,

Jerry,
Norwich,
U.K.