Donny,
In the 60's and 70's I was associated with many of the well known big bands and was a studio musician until computers started taking over. I also played with dozens of the areas better bands and small groups. All these were union gigs. This scenario of lower pricing reminds me a lot of the "scabs" we felt with in those days because that is exactly what is happening. After spending over a decade of building up prices many of those of us who did this are being undercut by those willing to play for next to nothing.

Deane