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#401918 - 05/01/15 07:10 AM
Re: The LIFE of a One Man Band......
[Re: Dnj]
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Registered: 12/08/02
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Wow! What incredible talent. After watching the last batch of performers, it kinda makes me wonder why I continue to play at all. They were absolutely fantastic, and they obviously knew how to make those keyboards jump right out and grab the audience's undivided attention - they sure got my attention. Thanks again, Donny, Gary
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#401969 - 05/03/15 11:39 AM
Re: The LIFE of a One Man Band......
[Re: Dnj]
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#401971 - 05/03/15 12:52 PM
Re: The LIFE of a One Man Band......
[Re: Dnj]
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There are lots of street corner and subway OMBs in this country, and from what I can see, none seem to make enough to cover their transportation costs to and from the place they're playing. Obviously, they are very talented, but you have to make a living as well. The best thing I ever did in this business is get the Hell out of the nite club segment of the business, and jump into the NH segment with both feet. Most of the time I can make more in one hour than many club entertainers make in an entire evening of playing, including tips. I guess all those street and subway performers have fond hopes of being discovered by some talent agent who just happens by while they're playing their hearts out. Some of these guys have more musical talent in their little finger than most of the folks on this forum have in their entire bodies - me included. WOW! However, most of them DO NOT sing, which I consider an integral part of the entertainment business. Sinatra was not a player, he was a crooner. Same with Deane Martin, Perry Como, and a host of other famous entertainers. Now, Liberace, Ricki Ricardo, Montovante, Ferante and Ticher, and a short list of other musicians were quite famous for their musical abilities, but only a handful made a fraction of the income from the business that those singers made. Sorry to somewhat derail the thread, Donny - it's a great thread and I love listening to and watching those OMB guys perform. Gary
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