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Originally Posted by ED BUCHANAN  In New York the musicians union local 802 makes no mention of feeding the band. Some clients get mad that they are told they have to have x amount in the band because of size of room. Then on top of the price which is from 200.00 per 4 hour gig per man and up playing 20 minutes on and 10 off that means they are barely playing 3 hours the host pays 10%union adminastrative and wellfare fee then sales tax. Enough already let them bring their own food.  |
Hmmm, no that's not right. By 802 contract you're entitled to 10 minutes break for every hour you play. So if you got a 3 hour gig, you're actually playing for 2.5hours. What you're really saying is that musicians get paid too much, play too little, and therefore should bring turkey sandwiches from home if they get hungry on a job. I'm glad I've never done a gig with you dude, most caterers I've met on jobs have been courteous and pleasant. Caterers and musicians have nothing to do with eachother as far as providing for one another, that's all up to the host. I don't expect you to feed me out of your own pocket just like I don't expect you to fill in on clarinet on stage.