I've always been pretty picky when it comes to where I play:
* No private jobs for businesses/organizations that use unethical practices. That includes some investment firms, law offices, a few manufacturers and others.
* No establishments where there are frequent fights. A "country" country club around here is # 1 on the list.
* No nursing homes for reasons I've already explained.
* No places where the clientel likes/wants country or Buffet music.
* No places where the help in mistreated.
* No public places that draw the undesirable element of the community. Some of these places are high dollar and the clientel has "cash-no class".
* No places with restaurants with sanitation problems.
* Other places, depending on the mood I'm in.
I don't make all of my living playing. If I did, I probably wouldn't be so picky.
I'm also opinionated as hell, and haven't really had to look for work for years. I limit jobs to 5 a week; several in the daytime; usually of an hour duration.
What about you?
"Crotchety" ole Russ
[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 04-07-2009).]