It doesn t take long for everybody in a local area to find out what is going on. It all depends on the circumstances. Sometimes we still play for donations. We also have played once a week for a complementary campground spot. And, of course, we have played for a set amount of money with a firm booking and set hours.
Most people are nice and reasonable when approached on a friendly basis.
One possible problem occurs when there are local musicians in the area who rely on these jobs for their livelihood. It is not our intent to cause trouble in a locale, just to provide live music for those people who could not afford to pay union scale for it. We talk openly and honestly with these people on a case by case basis. So, that s how we do it. Perhaps it s working for us because we don t HAVE to be a success.