[Dixielandjazz] How do you respond?

[Russ Guarino]

Tom,

Thanks.  Very helpful.  And I agree, you pick the musicians for the requirements of
the gig.

Russ

tcashwigg at aol.com wrote:

> Hi Rus:
>
> Since I make and always have made my living playing music, I give them
> a list and tell them to take their pick, if they want a professional
> engagement of any or all of it I will deliver it for a professional
> price.
>
>    I play a variety of styles, Jazz, Swing, Blues, Zydeco, Soul, R&B,
> Dance band, Pop, ballads, Bluegrass, Country and classic Rock & Roll.
>
> If you want to work and earn a decent living as a Professional musician
> you need to cater to what the BUYER wants to hear, if your band can't
> play that style you need to refer them to another band however and not
> try to hack it just to get the money.  Deliver what the customer wants
> and is expecting at a professional level and the residual gigs will
> always follow.   Sometime you need to switch a few players for a gig to
> deliver the right sound and professionalism.
>
> Bottom line is deliver what you sell.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom Wiggins
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: russg at redshift.com
> To: dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com
> Sent: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 8:56 AM
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] How do you respond?
>
>    To all successful band leaders:
>
> How do you respond to the question "What kind of music do you play"?
>
> Russ Guarino
>
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