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SMiskoe

Re: Protocol/ethis for hiring/un-hiring a band...

Oct. 10, 2001, 12:42 a.m. (Message 27826, in reply to message 27818)

I don't know how often this practice occurs but I consider it the height of 
rudeness.  If it becomes known that the band hired was bumped in favor of 
another, the group runs the risk of being boycotted by musicians in general.  
"don't take that job, you might have it pulled".  It would make subsequent 
bands ask for a hefty deposit the next time you try to hire them.  If it was 
a local band that was bumped, you will lose all loyalty they might have 
towards your group.  
Remember that any time something goes poorly, there will be many folks who 
are vocal about it while when something goes well, the will be less 
widespread praise.  Just don't do it.
Cheers,
Sylvia Miskoe, Concord, NH USA