Transfer eddie1261 view to the country circuit & "animal clubs" and that is what happen to my gig's.

I don't think I have heard the term "scab" in any way but the way eddie1261 said it, as a derogatory statement. Well, so be it, I was a "scab" for over 20 years, playing drums in 2 steady & 4 or 5 "pick up" bands 4 to 6 nights a week, very rarely making less then $75 for 4 hours, usually $100 +, up to about 10 years ago. Of course after you take out taxes it is a lot less.

I use to be a "card carrying member" of the local so-called Musicians Union for a year....and they never helped me get one gig, and actually lost me gig's...so I became a scab, the money was a lot better!

I played a Jam Night at one American Legion club for over 25 years every Sunday night, and made $40 every night for over 25 years. Free food, free drinks, could leave stuff set up, and it was within 20min of our home. Lots of "armatures" with hearts as big as any "pro" I ever met. This was their night and we did our best to back them. And in reality I had lots of beginner drummers come in & take a 1/2 a set at times, and even came in early to "teach them" some stuff....it was a very enjoyable time of my carrier for sure.

It is a different world now for a musician, and it will NEVER go back to the "glory days" of live bands no matter where you live...just a little IMHO.....

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