The context of the following conversation is Remy joined a band and was so good that he was offered a solo contract and took it.:
Remy says I joined a band, but I didn't stay there long..
The friend responds Why didn't you stay?.
Remy responds Because I was so good, I was offered a solo contract..
The friend responds Where was the solo contract?.
Remy responds It was opening for another group of musicians..
The friend responds Nice.  Were you on the road a lot then?.