JT1
Silver Member
Hi all
Just had a text from my bassist asking to do a gig at a club called 'Jay Jays'. Oh God where to start?
First of all the hassle of getting into the venue is bad. I know a few people including myself who have been turned away even with valid ID, laughed at and humiliated by the bouncers that work there.
If you manage to get in, the people there are just complete scum. Snorting in the toilets, starting fights for no reason, knocking you about when all you want to do is have a drink with some friends.
It doesn't help that this place is basically a dance club and the manager doesn't give a rats ass about who he lets in.
Anyway as much as i love drumming, i am saying no, i value my own safety and just as important, the safety of my band mates and our equipment.
Have any of you here decided to reject a gig because of the venue? I would love to hear your reasons and if you did play a gig that you were reluctant to play, how did it go?
Thanks everyone. I look forward to reading your comments.
Just had a text from my bassist asking to do a gig at a club called 'Jay Jays'. Oh God where to start?
First of all the hassle of getting into the venue is bad. I know a few people including myself who have been turned away even with valid ID, laughed at and humiliated by the bouncers that work there.
If you manage to get in, the people there are just complete scum. Snorting in the toilets, starting fights for no reason, knocking you about when all you want to do is have a drink with some friends.
It doesn't help that this place is basically a dance club and the manager doesn't give a rats ass about who he lets in.
Anyway as much as i love drumming, i am saying no, i value my own safety and just as important, the safety of my band mates and our equipment.
Have any of you here decided to reject a gig because of the venue? I would love to hear your reasons and if you did play a gig that you were reluctant to play, how did it go?
Thanks everyone. I look forward to reading your comments.