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Hello and welcome to JPF----Rwusc!!!

Thank you for your informative and heartfelt post. I think alot of what you said makes sense. I wondered, since you didn't put it on your name, what market of the country you were in (this would give a little perspective). I am sure Brian will come and converse with you himself....I just want you to know that NO ONE EVER gets kicked off the boards for coming and expressing their opinion on matters. That's what this place is all about. I personally know a couple that retired and opened a coffee shop. They went bankrupt after about 8 months!! I do not think it is easy to make a living doing what you do and though it is not great for musicians, I see your perspective. If 10 people have to come and buy something to break even on the music, those aren't great #s for profitability, and the musician at $20 earned is not exactly doing well either.
Every day another article comes out to show how much seems to be worth less and less to most people. Here in Chicago, a jazz singer named Judy Roberts who played at a downtown hotel for 16 years was abruptly told it was her last night by management. They decided to go with nothing. I dunno, it's sad...

Herbie

[This message has been edited by Herbie Gaines (edited 11-20-2006).]