Miguel de Maria -> Between a rock and a soft place (Dec. 2 2004 15:08:49)
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I just got called from one of those dastardly music agents... he used me for a gig last February, I did a great job, and then he never called me back. What's more, he didn't even say "hola" when we ran into each other at gigs! He was calling to basically offer me a 4 night a week "steady" at the beautiful Four Seasons resort in North Scottsdale. Four nights a week... steady income... more money than I made at my last "real job"! Now coincidentally, on the same day that the prodigal agent called, I was going to the aforementioned Ritz Carlton, king of all hotels, to play an audition. I don't like to play for free, but I can manage a one hour audition at the nicest joint in town, which has the bonus of only being 15 minutes from my doorstep. I played there and my guitar sounded great in this quiet, classy room. I started off with Romanza, and the notes sprung beautifully from my blanca. Later was Recuerdos, and eventually, when the energy level increased, I was doing some flamenco! So I am now in a funny situation, of having conflicting gigs about to collide at me, hoping to play one off of the other. The Four Seasons is decent money, but is a long (45 min) commute, and a 4 hour monster gig in a lounge. The Ritz is in its bistro, only 15 min. away, and as it was my contact, I can set whatever price and length I can negotiate. The last fellow who played at the Four Seasons stayed on for a year. The Ritz has no history of guitar players. Sure thing or go for the gold...? Tonight I play for a (paid) audition at the Four Seasons. Chances are I'll be offered the gig (commitment!) the next day. I am hoping the Ritz calls soon, to give me a chance to chew on the other option. I could hardly sleep last night!
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