Originally Posted By: Notes Norton
The musicians that play for free are usually not as good (not always) and the groups are not rehearsed.

I'd certainly agree with that (and been there/done that)! But that is the whole point of an open mic, at least to me. It is an opportunity for amateurs to get up on stage and have a little fun. And the crowd generally knows what they are getting and everyone is happy!

Originally Posted By: Notes Norton
But playing in a commercial establishment for free is a different thing. Stealing a job from a fellow musician by playing for free is something I would never do. It's a "do unto others" thing for me.

Hmm, the union musicians in your area might say you were stealing their jobs by not supporting their union!

Originally Posted By: Notes Norton
We've gotten to the point where we are just repeating ourselves and have come to an impasse.

Agreed! smile

Last edited by JohnJohnJohn; 05/25/14 11:26 AM.