Donny is right about the price of GOOD DJs in the NY area ... even I have to admit they do far more than 'spin records' - or with today's technology, dial up songs on a laptop ... they really entertain ... the other side of the coin is that really good 'top 40' BANDS - 8 - 10 pieces, well schooled musicians and vocalists, are making $8,000 to $12,000 for a wedding - yeah that's what I said - a wedding in the NY/NJ/CT area can run $75,000 to $100,000 with ease ...
What we have to look at is our own position in life and what each of us wants to do in this business ... For those of you who still count on this as your 'bread and butter', yes, you have to do whatever is necessary to keep the cash flow, and how you choose to do that is YOUR business ... for some of us, playing assisted living gigs, perhaps some private parties, or a CC or restaurant is enough to 'feed our egos' and fill our musical needs ...
Just TRY to enjoy what you do ...

No back to the original topic ... I had a GREAT time at the jam ... ... and who said musicians can't dance ...