Before Russ replies, I can tell you I understand where he is coming from. Like you, Hellboy, I am not as picky as Russ and will play for a wide variety of clients. However, neither you, nor I, are in the same position as Russ or the same market.

The most successful local guy I know has two bands, one rock, one country. Two very different names and images. Each appeals to a very specific market. I dare say, each of his target markets would look down on the other. He doesn't care. He just plays the jobs and cashes the checks.

Russ is true to what he likes, plays and is good at. He is in a market where he is known and doesn't have to be anymore than what he truly is. He has a reputation and has steady employment at the same venues with a following. Very cool and every entertainer's dream....although he doesn't call himself and entertainer.

I don't play to the same kind of audiences he does...and I have to be more of a chameleon than he is...but that is show biz...on a big scale or local market.

We all do what we have to do to survive in the biz.

Eddie