[Dixielandjazz] Play for pay!

[Mike]

   I personally look at it from the viewpoint that soundmen get 
paid. People who run the club will get paid. The printers who 
print the flyers will get paid; so will the waitresses and 
waiters serving drinks. Musicians also deserve to get paid for 
their services; we also have expenses. For one, there's the 
expenditure of time itself.

   Secondly, as Steve brought out earlier is that there's gas 
involved in getting to and from our gigs. I really fail to see 
how expect payment for our services(like a soundman or any other 
professional) cheapens the craft. I suppose it's all about 
individual perspective.

Mike





Randy Fendrick wrote:
> I just read Larry's viewpoint about the big band that was getting $200 
> for a gig.  I agree with most of what he says and am disturbed at the 
> direction that music is taking re: pay.  Several years ago, rock clubs 
> in California discovered that they could charge bands X amount for the 
> use of their clubs and that groups would pay so they can gain exposure. 
>  Whatever that means.  I was brought up to believe that person should 
> charge for his/her services.  A group in our town has begun a jazz 
> workshop to benefit youth, that is teach youngsters how to play jazz and 
> have a place to jam.  While the intent is good, the result is to cheapen 
> the craft that we all love.