Here in Florida I have met many musicians who have come to the end of their career, many love it so much that are more then willing to play without pay.

For me it has been for the love of music, for the rewards I get being out front entertaining. Everything else in the work area seems to come in second.

I can remember being in Captain Russ position, it’s not that most everything was turning great dollars -- More like I was wanted and I gave it my all.

IMHO, John C.