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Petrovsk Mizinski 
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 Posted: December 18 2009 at 20:54 |
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Like Pat, I don't see why it's selling out. I'm sure most people people don't work at fast food because they love doing that, surely, so if they are only doing it for the money, they must surely be selling out.
And f**k it, if it's only about the money, hell yeah I'd do it, and to be honest, I think I would genuinely enjoy touring with Miley Cyrus, as much as I despise her music, more so than working a mundane fast food job.
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jammun
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 21:00 |
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So what's the pay? Union scale? More than likely there's not much money in this gig. On the other hand, I'd be asking myself, "Am I gonna make some connections that will pay off in the future?" Hell, I used to play Louie Louie at junior high proms and would do it again if the $ were right. I've already long ago sold my soul to Corporate America. It's just a lateral transfer to work for Corporate Music.
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Can you tell me where we're headin'?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.
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KoS
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 21:04 |
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Money > no money.
People who say they wouldn't are the same a****les who used to drive SUV's and now drive Priuses.
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jammun
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 21:27 |
This is actually interesting enough that I should elaborate, since it will provide a lesson with regard to the life of a working musician.
First, you'll get union scale for the gig. What this means is that for the hour and a half you are actually performing you'll be paid fairly well; however there is no pay for non-stage time. You'll also probably get some sort of per diem allowance for lodging and meals. So while Miley stays at the five star hotel and eats filet mignon and salmon in a white wine sauce, you'll be staying at the Motel 6 and subsisting on Egg McMuffins.
Miley will be flying from venue to venue, while you'll be on the bus with the other unfortunates who signed up with the tour.
If you consider this an opportunity to get in good with Miley, say sexually, think again. More than likely the only time you'll ever see her is during the performances. She will not be hanging out with the rabble in the band. However, you may be able to land a pancake house waitress, provided she's not looking to move up in the world in terms of who she hangs out with.
If you're really lucky, some manufacturer may offer to give you an instrument, provided you play it every night. To see Miley's guitar player pickin' on a Fender is worth it to them.
When tour is over, well good luck you're on your own. Nice having you around. Maybe see you next go-round. Hence my previous comment as to "Will I make any useful contacts?"
No I am not making this up.
Edited by jammun - December 18 2009 at 21:40
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Can you tell me where we're headin'?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.
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progkidjoel
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 21:54 |
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Yes.
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The Quiet One
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 22:51 |
With Miley Cyrus? Hell no!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH!
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UndercoverBoy
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 22:55 |
 The Quiet One wrote:
With Miley Cyrus? Hell no!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH! |
QFT
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progkidjoel
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 22:57 |
The Quiet One wrote:
With Miley Cyrus? ]I'd settle!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH! |
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Edited by progkidjoel - December 18 2009 at 23:55
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The Quiet One
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 22:59 |
gottagetintogetout wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
With Miley Cyrus? Hell no!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH! |
QFT |
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Padraic
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 23:42 |
The Quiet One wrote:
With Miley Cyrus? Hell no!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH! |
I shouldn't comment, but, uh, Mr. Pablo is correct here. 
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MovingPictures07
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Posted: December 18 2009 at 23:55 |
Padraic wrote:
The Quiet One wrote:
With Miley Cyrus? Hell no!
With Selena Gomez? HELL YEAH! |
I shouldn't comment, but, uh, Mr. Pablo is correct here.
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CPicard
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 04:39 |
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Selena Gomez. Yeah. Why not?
Who is it?
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Dean
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 04:47 |
jammun wrote:
This is actually interesting enough that I should elaborate, since it will provide a lesson with regard to the life of a working musician.
First, you'll get union scale for the gig. What this means is that for the hour and a half you are actually performing you'll be paid fairly well; however there is no pay for non-stage time. You'll also probably get some sort of per diem allowance for lodging and meals. So while Miley stays at the five star hotel and eats filet mignon and salmon in a white wine sauce, you'll be staying at the Motel 6 and subsisting on Egg McMuffins.
Miley will be flying from venue to venue, while you'll be on the bus with the other unfortunates who signed up with the tour.
If you consider this an opportunity to get in good with Miley, say sexually, think again. More than likely the only time you'll ever see her is during the performances. She will not be hanging out with the rabble in the band. However, you may be able to land a pancake house waitress, provided she's not looking to move up in the world in terms of who she hangs out with.
If you're really lucky, some manufacturer may offer to give you an instrument, provided you play it every night. To see Miley's guitar player pickin' on a Fender is worth it to them.
When tour is over, well good luck you're on your own. Nice having you around. Maybe see you next go-round. Hence my previous comment as to "Will I make any useful contacts?"
No I am not making this up.
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....so I won't have to listen to her prattle on the tour bus and in rehearsals... 
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...how many EggMcMuffins?
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What?
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Trademark
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 09:05 |
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Hey that's American food, you get kippers or bangers and mash on your leg of the tour.
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TheCaptain
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 11:53 |
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If I could actually play an instrument I would love to sell out. You can still make your own music on the side, but by selling out you'd actually make money. I have very little shame and there are few things I wouldn't do for the right amount of money.
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Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal.
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akamaisondufromage
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 12:07 |
I can't play an instrument. I haven't heard any of her 'music' but even so I get the feeling I could still pick it up pretty quick! So yep I wouldn't be at all bothered about playing the music.
I suspect 'listening to her prattle on' might be more of a challenge. Hopefully, that wouldn't be part of the deal and I wouldn't have to wear some daft mickey mouse outfit or the like?
There would probably be a few cute female dancers on the tour though!  |
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Help me I'm falling!
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jammun
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 13:51 |
akamaisondufromage wrote:
There would probably be a few cute female dancers on the tour though! |
Let's hope the tour manager has the sense to transport them in a separate bus from the musicians, or you're going to end up with enough material for a Frank Zappa song or two 
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Can you tell me where we're headin'?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.
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akamaisondufromage
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 14:06 |
jammun wrote:
akamaisondufromage wrote:
There would probably be a few cute female dancers on the tour though! |
Let's hope the tour manager has the sense to transport them in a separate bus from the musicians, or you're going to end up with enough material for a Frank Zappa song or two |
I would make it part of the contract that we travelled in the same bus - only for their own 'protection' . And I would need them there so they can help with writing new material for the next album - (The Country Prog triple album a slight change in direction!). 
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Help me I'm falling!
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Trademark
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 18:23 |
Let's add a new twist. Dream Theater called you with the same offer on the same day. Which do you choose?
I'm sticking with Miley.
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jammun
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Posted: December 19 2009 at 22:07 |
Trademark wrote:
Let's add a new twist. Dream Theater called you with the same offer on the same day. Which do you choose?
I'm sticking with Miley. |
Speaking as a keyboard player, who would be to the rear of the main stage, I'm going for the rear view of Miley, and my Egg McMuffins in the morning.
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Can you tell me where we're headin'?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon.
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