"My only observation is that, around here, at least, the only ones working the NH/Assisted Living jobs are the ones on the bottom end of the talent pool...not able to get any other kind of work."

You've got two fans of your reform efforts here Russ, but I'm scratching my head as to why you felt it necessary to include that comment in your remarks.

I won't speak for Gary, although I think I could. For myself, I've done almost every kind of gig that exists in the Dayton area. I perform mostly at NH's because I prefer to work there.

I've been offered gigs with house bands, industrial work, touring bands, etc. been there and done that, you know? Each had its good points and not so good points. Gary's been around alot, too. You live as long as he has (He's 107, I think...) and if you have skills, you cover some bases. There's plenty of other examples of musicians on the SZ who focus on NH's who are very fine musicians.

While perhaps we're not jazz hipsters, don't write off NH performers as low end, low talent types. Some suck, yes...Some don't...

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Bill in Dayton

[This message has been edited by Bill in Dayton (edited 05-19-2010).]