[Dixielandjazz] President - was - Gigs

[Stephen G Barbone]

Paul E. Asks why I'm not running for President.

Dear Paul:

Because I make mistakes. Like on my last gig post, I meant 4 figures  
not 5. And it's Savannah's Gentlemen's Club, not Samantha's. Mea Culpa  
being tired from the Speakeasy gig the night before, arriving home at  
6 AM after driving back 100 miles in a snowstorm. I had just gotten up  
when I sent the post <grin>

Meant to make the point that $1000 a week is the minimum, IMO,  a  
sidemen should make each week on the road. That's "take home" pay net  
of ALL road expenses. . . and includs wine with dinner. <grin>

Other reason is that the last reed player who was president although  
times were excellent for America, was vilified by swarmy hypocrites  
like Newt. Who needs that?

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband