Sergey,

Maybe you should be a writer. You sure have a great command of the English language and a great way to express yourself - very uplifting, thank you.

Sergey, that was beautifully said. Thank you.
I'm thinking that non-Americans may misinterpret the original message, as it was joke because the amount of income lost by the "musicians in Seattle" was so ridiculously small.
Of course none of that was true.
However, there certainly is a big problem with our ability to work, interact and carry on normal lives. Sergey is exactly right with his thoughts.
I can survive without my income, but believe me there will have to be compromises made to compensate for it.

I had been piano solo weekly and that gig has been canceled. What baffles me here in Central Florida around The Villages many restaurants are still open and people are going in to sit down and dine. Many other restaurants have opted for take out only. Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts are take out only, but Panera is still open and you can order food and eat in. They have separated the tables so there’s no one within about 8 feet of those who choose to dine in one. WE WON’T BE DINING IN THAT’S FOR SURE!

Sergei,

That’s a great commentary with a wonderful message!!

Totally agree. You are a wise young man.

Haha, I missed the decimal point in the $476.50.

Still had to agree with Fran, though. Haha

The big financial crisis, a few years back, the government at the time was so busy splashing out money, they were sending $1,000 cheque’s to
Citizens who lived overseas, who had no intention of stimulating our economy.
Dead people, who’s relatives happily cashed them.
and Dogs who had been given human names.

It would have been laughable except they were squandering money from decent people who paid taxes.

Thank goodness the other side of politics is in charge this time round. Haha

In Washington state, which I resided in back in the late 1960s, the pay scale for a nite club musician, single act, have guitar will travel guy, was, on average, $25 for a 4-hour performance, plus free food and beer. And, they were damned glad to get it!

From what I am able to determine, mainly from OMB entertainers I know throughout the nation, most restaurants and nite clubs pay $100 for week nights, and $150 for Friday and Saturday. The only exception I know of is the casinos, which tend to pay about twice that amount. However, casino jobs are hard to come by, at least around here.

So, Don, your pay scale might not have been that far off the mark.

All the best,

Gary

Kabinopus, your depth is the most precious part of you. There is so much that you see that most others do not, or cannot. The way you described the little girl walking with her father – then you saw her in a wheel chair, and then wrote, no mother. I am impressed.
I wish there one of you here in the states, you would be my special friend.
Take time and put some of your music to the thoughts you shared today. Give it a special name.

Thank you, John C.
PS, you made the world a bit sweeter today.

So did you, John C.

Gary...did that bring back memories! I remember....working seven nights a week including Monday's, Tuesday's, etc. The places were packed with people...at the bar...on the dance floor. I would throw my equipment (accordion and amp) into the trunk of my 1965 Chevy, setup was 5 minutes (plug the cable into the instrument and the other end into the amp). Strict dress code...either a tuxedo or a sport jacket. And every job paid the same for years...$25 CASH! (a heck of a lot in those days!).