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I’ve been playing professionally- or more accurately “playing out” my whole life
Sometimes theres money. I’m lucky I didn’t have to survive on it. Ain’t driving no BMW playing bars for a living.
But the truth is, I do it for love.
It’s one of those things people in the audience can tell.
The best gigs I’ve ever done I can’t even remember if I made money.
I played the Felt Forum with Dell Shanon back in ‘87
I made $1k for two shows a few months back and it was great…..getting a nice paycheck.
The gig was backing up a Neil Diamond tribute act.
The guy is great but I’ve never been a Neil Diamond fan per se
But even then, when I was onstage, it was magic. I became that music.
I sense that in your posts.
So it’s unimportant if you get paid. If the people like you and it sounds like they do, I’m sure you’ll get free drinks and maybe even dinner!
Jam out and enjoy
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