[Dixielandjazz] Where are the musical jobs?
Louis Lince
louislince at neworleansmusic.demon.co.uk
Mon Dec 6 09:30:03 PST 2010
Steve and Dan,
I wish that I had a pound (or $1.60 as you would say!) for every time that
somebody at a festival or on tour has asked me what is my "proper" job.
Ignorance of the "real" musical world is universal. Yes, like Steve I also
had a profession outside music, but 30 years ago the urge to play full-time
instead of as a "hobby" was too great a pull. It wasn't easy at first but I
don't regret my choice. The kids are grown up and have fled/left the nest.
We haven't starved and our house is paid for.
I am flyingf to Spain tomorrow for a week of playing in Calpe with a fine
band - not mine - but a great bunch of guys. I bet I will get asked "what do
you do for a living?" at least once.
best
Louis
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