[Dixielandjazz] "Fraud" as simultaneous gigs

[Snogpitch]

I am curious, have all 40 performed simultaneously on the same stage as "one
band"?

That would be something to experience.

My take on the issue, I believe there may be substitutions as band members
do get sick, leave the band, and a variety of other reasons.  I don't expect
the band to change it's name during the change of personnel.

I don't think a fan is in it for "The Name Band".  The fan ultimately
connects with the performer or certain performers in their performance if it
hits their soul (mantra, mojo, what have you).

Those who enjoy the genre, without the fandom associations, will not care
who is playing or what name they play under.  The numerous number of "cover
bands" in all genres has proven this to be the case.  This is what Steve is
referring to, and I don't condone him for it.  Apparently, there are so many
variations of the band, no true following of a specific band member can be
attained.

Do I enjoy "cover bands"?  If they play good music, yes.  Do I go to a
concert expecting to see a certain band member?  Depends on the band and the
show (note: it is two different things).  Now, in that same context, if two
shows were playing simultaneously with members I wanted to see at each
venue, then where would I go?  It would depend on "which performer" I wanted
to see more.  

I guess Coca-Cola did a good job advertising "The Real Thing" a little bit
too much?

> 
> I employ about 40 of the best jazz musicians in the USA to gig in
> Barbone Street every year.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Steve
> 
> 

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