I'm not taking the gig...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

It's a pre-inaugural party, and I really didn't feel like going through security clearance just to have them say "Oops sorry...No DU members allowed." I'd much rather have the satisfaction of saying "No thanks...I'd rather not be a whore for the rethuglican party's money".

I've played for unpleasant clients before...and refused gigs very rarely, when I just found the client too annoying to deal with (and I can deal with almost anybody).

But I had to ask myself..."Would you play for a celebration of Hitler's?
Ok...maybe he's not as bad as Hitler.
So would you play for a party for Charles Manson or Jim Jones?"

The answer being a very clear "NO fucking way," I called my friend and suggested the names of a couple of rethug fiddle players I know. I may not get another offer for that day, but at least I won't feel dirty.

I'm hoping I'll get called to play for an antinaugural party.

Let me know if you hear of something. :beer:

[brainshrub]

1. You are a person of integrity.

I will be in DC on the 20th, I will be sure to go to wherever you are playing. (Let me know via PM)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

8. Come on the 15th...

I'm playing a solo with a local community orchestra. :D

[brainshrub]

11. I would love to.

But I have to work so I can be there on the 6th & 20th.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. What's on the 6th?

I must be out of the loop!

[brainshrub]

26. The electoral college meets.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

28. Where and when?

I'd like to make an appearance if I can.

[brainshrub]

32. In DC on the 6th.

That's all I know.

When I know for sure that I'm comming I'll let you know.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

33. Thanks!

I'll check out the events board too!

[Merlot]

2. Good for you!

I'm glad you're in a place where you're comfortable not taking this gig. How could you entertain a room full of celebrating repubs? yech to even being in the room.

An alternative would be to charge them triple your normal rate. Call it the annoying client mark-up.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. The contractor told me the gig

wouldnt pay double scale; but "would be worth our while".

Well hell...These are the same pricks who think minimum wage is worth people's while. I hope they pay her decently.

[mcscajun]

7. "worth our while" translates to more new Repub gigs

I doubt you could have stomached that.

Glad to see you went with your conscience. (Even though I facetiously suggested you do otherwise, in the prior thread.)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

9. The contractor can't stand rethugs either...

She said the same thing you did...that it'd be better to have the money go to Democrats. I don't hold it against her, and she respects my view, quirky or not. All is cool. :toast:

[Merlot]

14. oh let me guess

"worth your while" probably means that if you behave really nicely, they might give you more work in the future. Oh, and you'll make lots of contacts...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

18. With contacts like those

who needs hemorrhoids?

[4morewars]

3. Brava !!!

He's almost as bad as Hitler.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

12. Pretty damn close...

If he's not as evil, he's three times as ignorant.

[jellybelly]

4. you're going nuts!

he's a president, playing for him would increase your status. I have extremely liberal musician friends who would love the publicity. Can I give you their numbers...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

6. I doubt he'll be there...

As I understand it, the pres only shows up to the ball.

There will be others there...prominent rethug supporters...maybe someone like Dummy or Scalia. There's never any publicity playing background music while guests get plastered.

I played a similar party that was attended by the Clintons and the Gores. No biggie.

:)

[jellybelly]

10. maybe you're right...

*hangs head in shame*

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. No shame in it...

If I was desperate for work, I'd probably take the gig and a bottle of Pepto Bismol. :D

[OhioBlue]

13. Good for you

the stress would probably cost you more than what you would make from the gig anyway.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

16. I'd probably have to be there 2 hours early, too

so they could have their dogs sniff my instrument.

[jellybelly]

17. I didn't consider the stress

maybe the repugs would talk about how liberals are ruining the country and you'd get upset, punch a couple of them, go to jail, be on the news, get publicity, be a god to all liberals...maybe you should've gone..

[GoddessOfGuinness]

21. I would've loved to write arrangements of anti-war songs

for their listening pleasure. Blowin' in the Wind, We Shall Overcome, Masters of War, as someone recommended. :evilgrin:

[OhioBlue]

22. lol

or just show up w/ FW stickers on your instrument case and wearing FW buttons - they would probably throw you out and be at a loss for entertainment & have to break out the Tobey Keith cd's

Could be a lot of fun.

[musette_sf]

20. good on you!

Too bad Ray Benson doesn't feel the same way. Cold day in hell before I listen to / buy / have any interest in Asleep At The Wheel any more.

However, the band name seems more apt than ever, now.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

23. LOL...

How perfect is that?!

[SidDithers]

24. If you're not desperate for the cash...

why not play and donate the proceeds to MoveOn, or some other like organization.

It would be even cooler if you could get an RNC cheque issued to you, which you could then just sign over to your fave Dem org. Maybe MoveOn could list the RNC on their donor listing :)

Sid

[GoddessOfGuinness]

29. It's a good thought,

but I'd rather see if something else comes along. I'm not broke, but it isn't like I couldn't use money. :)

[MuseRider]

25. I saw your thread the other night

and could not think of anything to say. On one hand a gig is a gig but this one... I am glad you made this decision. I think it is probably the correct one for you. Way to go, I had to play a patriotic concert right after the election. It was Sousa but still, it felt dirty.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

30. You can only do what you have to...

I have friends in the military bands who can't stand Dumbyass, but they have no choice.

[LanternWaste]

27. Yay, you!

Yay, you!

You're my hero for the evening and tonight I will sit completely in the shadow of your integrity.

Seriously, you've done a good thing. My hat's off to ya! :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

31. Thanks :-)

I'm just glad I don't feel so desperate that I have to play.
Cheers! :toast: