<<Now people have giant TV screens with 7.1 surround sound and a monthly Cable or other subscription bill that can easily run into the hundreds of dollars. There goes the entertainment budget right there.>>

It's even worse than that. It finally recently dawned on me that I could have movies and other shows via wifi for $8 per month from Netflix. The movie theaters will suffer from this as well as the local clubs. But, I agree that TV has taken a huge toll. The "broadway" shows that come to our town have very few musicians since they rely on sound equipment. I would rather see (and play with) live musicians but the times are what they are.

Stan


Cornet Curmudgeon