Notes, your message struck a chord with me. Around here bands are playing for the same amount of money that I did in the early to mid 60's. That is if you can find a gig as KJs and DJs have taken over.

In the late 60's I was in a B3, drum and guitar trio playing jazz. We sounded great but couldn't get many gigs. That's when we went into the wedding band business. DJs took over that business also.

Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware