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Guitar Discussions -> This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!...Update
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This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!...Update - Steven Johnson - 21:16 27-11-05
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A couple months back, I shared the story about how the drummer in my band
decided to keep part of my gig money for a "P.A. Repair" without asking me,
and how I walked after the gig was over. I got some support, a little bit
of grief about it, but mostly everyone seemed to agree with my side that
unless it was discussed beforehand, he was in the wrong about keeping my
money.
That being said, I received an interesting phone call tonight. It was from
the owner of the bar where we were playing. Apparently, the owners want me
back!! He asked me if I'd be interested in coming back if he could
"Straighten out" the drummer (his words, not mine). I told him straight
out, that IF the drummer called me to talk about it, and we could come to
terms, I'd have no problem playing with him again. Obviously it'll be under
a straight "pay for play" contract. I enjoyed playing with the band, and
miss the gig, but I won't be someone's "whipping boy" and expect to be
treated with the same level of respect that I showed them. I don't think
that's too much to ask.
I heard that the club patrons are telling the owners that they want me
back....I think it's kind of nice that they think that much of me. Kind of
makes me feel a little humbled by it.
--
"The road less traveled has 22 frets."
-Ted Nugent
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Re: This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!...Update - Dan - 21:21 27-11-05
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In my opinion, you did the right thing by walking. Now you really know how
much you are appreciated! Hope things work out between you and the drummer.
Dan
"Steven Johnson" <steve9199@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pMtif.8753$Mj.5100@fe04.lga...
>A couple months back, I shared the story about how the drummer in my band
>decided to keep part of my gig money for a "P.A. Repair" without asking me,
>and how I walked after the gig was over. I got some support, a little bit
>of grief about it, but mostly everyone seemed to agree with my side that
>unless it was discussed beforehand, he was in the wrong about keeping my
>money.
>
> That being said, I received an interesting phone call tonight. It was
> from the owner of the bar where we were playing. Apparently, the owners
> want me back!! He asked me if I'd be interested in coming back if he
> could "Straighten out" the drummer (his words, not mine). I told him
> straight out, that IF the drummer called me to talk about it, and we could
> come to terms, I'd have no problem playing with him again. Obviously
> it'll be under a straight "pay for play" contract. I enjoyed playing with
> the band, and miss the gig, but I won't be someone's "whipping boy" and
> expect to be treated with the same level of respect that I showed them. I
> don't think that's too much to ask.
>
> I heard that the club patrons are telling the owners that they want me
> back....I think it's kind of nice that they think that much of me. Kind
> of makes me feel a little humbled by it.
>
> --
> "The road less traveled has 22 frets."
> -Ted Nugent
>
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Re: This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!...Update - Sacramento Dave - 23:29 27-11-05
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What comes around goes around, Myself I,I'm to hard headed if he wanted me
to come back I'd tell him to stick. Might be a sign to do something on your
own, maybe the rest of the band would like to find a new drummer?
"Steven Johnson" <steve9199@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:pMtif.8753$Mj.5100@fe04.lga...
> A couple months back, I shared the story about how the drummer in my band
> decided to keep part of my gig money for a "P.A. Repair" without asking
me,
> and how I walked after the gig was over. I got some support, a little bit
> of grief about it, but mostly everyone seemed to agree with my side that
> unless it was discussed beforehand, he was in the wrong about keeping my
> money.
>
> That being said, I received an interesting phone call tonight. It was
from
> the owner of the bar where we were playing. Apparently, the owners want
me
> back!! He asked me if I'd be interested in coming back if he could
> "Straighten out" the drummer (his words, not mine). I told him straight
> out, that IF the drummer called me to talk about it, and we could come to
> terms, I'd have no problem playing with him again. Obviously it'll be
under
> a straight "pay for play" contract. I enjoyed playing with the band, and
> miss the gig, but I won't be someone's "whipping boy" and expect to be
> treated with the same level of respect that I showed them. I don't think
> that's too much to ask.
>
> I heard that the club patrons are telling the owners that they want me
> back....I think it's kind of nice that they think that much of me. Kind
of
> makes me feel a little humbled by it.
>
> --
> "The road less traveled has 22 frets."
> -Ted Nugent
>
>
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