Re: Why SHOULDN'T musicians be paid?

[Chris Sewell <lunamusic@mac.com>]

I'm in awe of you guys. This all started with a very offhand, flippant  
remark by me to a fellow musician looking for help with some gigs. I  
felt bad originally because I felt like I demeaned him in some way. It  
was not my intent. I deeply respect anybody who's out there in the  
trenches.

I don't know about all these philosophers, or avant garde composers  
you are citing. I just want to show up to the gig, have some fun, play  
well, get some applause (yeah right), and get paid. Im 4 to 6 hours  
away from home. Away from my family, dealing with stingy club owners,  
drunk assholes who want to beatbox on my mic, driving late at night  
when the road is full of drunks. I feel I should be paid fairly, and I  
am, because I demand it.
Is that simple.
Great thread(s) though.
You guys rock.
Chris