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I would have just canceled any rehearsals giving the reason "sorry, I'm busy that night" and then also turned down any gigs with the reason "I need more money to play that gig"....
No Andy. Coincidentally, that was where my gig was last night...The Twisted Tail...and the original blues project I mentioned, not the same people as last night...I noticed that the original blues project I am joining was on the calendar for this coming Saturday. So I'm thinking I will be there again in 6 days.
Yea, that bar is not home to me in any way. Transient crowd. Philly attitude. Over inflated prices. Lots of steep steps to walk up and down for load in. Cobblestone streets in places. The parking authority will ticket your vehicle 1 second after your time runs out. They are really good at that. I remember rushing out after a set to put money in the meter. It's a game of cat and mouse. Daytime stress at night. It could be a cool joint with the right (music loving) management.
I would have just canceled any rehearsals giving the reason "sorry, I'm busy that night" and then also turned down any gigs with the reason "I need more money to play that gig"....
What was the name of your band, so we can now ignore them?
Yea, that bar is not home to me in any way. Transient crowd. Philly attitude.
Great to hear its all worked out. Must be a new breath of fresh air.
BTW what is a 'Philly attitude'?
Hey Larry, I didn't put it together but a good friend of mine moved to Philly a few years ago to get his music going. They've been doing quite well and kicking a good bit of arse.
If you get the chance, go see The Vernes play a show. It won't be disappointing.
https://www.facebook.com/thevernes/
https://thevernes.bandcamp.com/
They're also on apple/google/spotify.
I just saw this thread now, and I see you've already separated from the band in a way that sounds like it went as well as possible.
Good for you, Larry. I think it was a great decision for you to move on. I know you were reluctant to in the past because you thought so highly of the bandleader as a musician. But I think with players like that, the music isn't usually enough to overcome all the other issues. And the real irony is those other issues ultimately affect the music, too, and then the decision is easy.
Enjoy your newfound freedom! Being appreciated in a band is worth a lot.
Don't insert the former into the latter.what was that about toes and asses?