[Dixielandjazz] Potential Band Gig

[Russ Guarino]

Steve,   This is an example of the West Coast.  different culture.

Russ Guarino

Steve barbone wrote:

> Originally sent yesterday . .  didn't make today's Digest so I assume it got
> swallowed up by the great spaghetti monster. Apologies if it reappears in
> cyberspace and hits the list twice tomorrow. (Slight copy changes made on
> this edition for identification)
>
> Cheers,
> Steve
>
> tcashwigg at aol.com wrote:
>
> > The SCHELLVILLE GRILL, in the heart of the Carneros Wine Valley, is
> > looking for bands to play on Sundays. We have outdoor seating for our
> > customers to enjoy our great food while you entertain them with your
> > great music. Sunday music is offered from 3:30-7:30pm. We are also
> > looking for bands for Friday evenings. We are only able to pay 200.00
> > but this will include great food and beverages for the band.
> >
> > We are located in Sonoma at 22900 Broadway at 121 & 12. If interested
> > phone us at (707)996-5151.
> >
> >
> > Looking for Bands to play at our Restaurant (sonoma)
> > Reply to: anon-90150184 at craigslist.org
>
> Wonderful. I'd jump at it if I lived there. $200? Why heck, Tom, that ought
> to cover the gas for one car and expenses from the Bay Area. $50 per hour
> for a band. Wow. Great music is really worth a lot to these people isn't it?
>
> The wait staff will make more per man than the band. Time to change jobs?
>
> Gee Whiz, I just RAISED Barbone Street's band price, for new bookings, by
> $120 to cover the increased cost of travel due to gas prices.
>
> Who ever takes the gig, please be sure to order the most expensive things on
> the menu. Music, what a business.
>
> Unless, of course you need the exposure . . . yeah right.
>
> Cheers????? :-(
> Steve
>
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