Main Street Coffee House

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My audience was sparse but kind, most of them friends or acquaintances, which is just fine. Always good to see friendly faces. The venue itself, though...

I don't mind playing gratis now and again, but I'd like some consideration from the venue: a latté, or a sandwich. Not so, tonight: drip coffee only, anything else I was a paying customer. It also helps if the person booking the act doesn't treat the act as an inconvenience. You asked me, honey, not the other way around, but you made me feel like a trespasser. Fu-u-u-ck you.

I considered packing my gear and walking out when She said, over Her shoulder no less and without breaking stride, "Drip coffee only," but I said I'd do it without ever specifying terms, so I did it. Never again, though. Not for free, anyway.

Comments

[thebruce.livejournal.com]

I agree. That's what it really comes down to. If the management is grateful and willing to trade a bit of their product for a bit of what you (all of us) have to offer, then as at Stonebridge, one is happy to have a musical home and a place to play and be loved.

As an unrelated note, I was very happy to find my fingers picking out a beloved tune yesterday while I was tuned in DADGAD. P'raps fingerstyling it may be something to look at, vs. strumming. I love what it does for you! Looking forward to the CD!