Too true Abe.
We had a real doozie couple of months back. 3 bands playing the same gig:
Ist one, acoustic guitar, Joni Mitchell like female vocalist, flute player, djembe/perc player, bass, keys.
2nd: us.. guitar, keys, drums, bass.. fusionesque
3rd: Prog metal band; Guitar, screamer, bass, drums.
All 3 bands sounded the same, up front, LOL!!!
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