Re: Advice sought
fred schlomka (fredsch@maroon.tc.umn.edu)
Fri, 4 Oct 96 21:07:36 -0500
In message <961002225655_200792365@emout09.mail.aol.com> writes:
> Hello, all,
>
> The other week, a musician who plays at restaurants in the area heard me play
> and recommended me to the manager (or whoever's in charge of music) at the
> local posh eatery. I called the establishment in question, and "Sam" told me
> to come in Wednesday at 4:00 for an audition. Well, I arrived at the
> appointed time today, only to be told that "Sam doesn't come in on
> Wednesdays. You can play for us." After I played for a half hour or so,
> they decided that they'd like to see how the customers like my music, and
> that I should come in and play for an hour or two at Sunday brunch. For pay?
> "You'll have to ask Sam about that."
>
> Hmmm. Now that I see it in print, it looks like a pretty lousy deal. What
> would you people do in such a situation?
I'd talk to Sam and, if he agrees to pay an acceptable rate for the work, send
him a contract to sign. If he doesn't sign, don't do the gig. If you would like
a sample contract send a private email and I'll send it to you.
Fred
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