[Dixielandjazz] food for the band

[Allan Brown]

> The practice of snubbing the musicians is so universal, the evolutionary
> psychologist in me is forced to ask if there is perhaps some higher
> purpose.  Does it perhaps *force* us to do it for the love of music and
> nothing else?  Would the potency of our shamanic art be diminished if we
> grew accustomed to playing for 'just' rewards?  It is like we're the human
> sacrifice that is necessary to please the gods ...
> 
> :)

Beautifully put Gary!