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Boys of Greenwood Glen

Dec 8, 2009 7:12 PM

Thanks for the add & all the best to ya!

Cheers,
BOGG
Peter Matthew Kasen

Dec 8, 2009 7:05 PM

You will be happy to know on March 11th, 2010 I play at The World Famous Ponderosa Lounge in PDX, and they definately understand paying their performers far better than I have heard any PDX venue offer.

Definately a venue helping not hindering the artists of Portland, its always a pleasure to work with a venue that understands paying the artist as any other employee would be paid for their time, talent, and ability.

Best,
Peter
Pink Noise

Oct 11, 2009 11:57 PM

Totally agree!  Keep us updated.
Yur Daddy

Oct 5, 2009 7:08 PM

yes, this is a good idea, you got our support!
King Green

Sep 30, 2009 3:58 PM

Hope to see you at the next FTM happy hour.  We need a standard so musicians & bands can determine what "fair pay" at clubs should be.  Keep up the good work!
Brian Klotz

Sep 13, 2009 5:37 PM

Any ideas on how we determine what is "fair"?  Obviously, I can work for whatever amount I feel is right, and more talented musicians can hold out for more money, but how do I determine how much I am worth for a two hour set?
The Erotic Politicians

Sep 10, 2009 9:31 PM
Josh Nielsen

Sep 2, 2009 4:10 PM

I'm not sure if I feel angry enough about playing free shows to be your friend. But thanks for the add.
Wayne Gacy Trio

Sep 2, 2009 4:10 PM

Thanks for the request. Lets see where do I start. If they aren't going to pay you to play, then dont show up. Battle of the bands should include more weapons and everyone beating the shit out of the people who promote these shows and the clubs that allow it.
The Hell Candidates

Aug 21, 2009 8:33 PM

Thanks for the friend request. Yeah, us musicians do work hard for our money. Good luck . Welcome to our world...come by and check us out.  Best Wishes,  *Jan*  The Hell Candidates  METAL QUEEN
Ex Nihilo

Aug 3, 2009 2:47 AM

Cheers from Ex Nihilo!
the decliners

Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM

Good Work

Drunk on Power and The Twilight Room both make good comments below, include the booking agents and clubs in this and support booking agents and clubs who are just getting started - symbiosis maaaaaaaaaaaan
Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Ri…

Jun 27, 2009 3:01 AM

THANK YOU so much for this effort!  We are behind you 150%!

Kathy, Tim, Tom and Dennis
Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising
www.phoenixrisingband.org


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Tinhorn

Jun 23, 2009 8:16 PM

We're on board with this 110%. Keep on fighting the good fight! ...and rocking in the free world...
Peter Matthew Kasen

Jun 23, 2009 12:06 AM

When I get into PDX in July, I will give you a call, so we can meet up for coffee and discuss.

Be good, and keep the fight I for one am more than appreciative.

Peter
Pale Blue Sky

Jun 13, 2009 11:25 PM

Heaven sent, Thank you!
Aqua Vitae

Jun 10, 2009 12:45 AM

I think what you are doing is AWESOME, I take exception to coments made bv the band "Drunk on Power", we DON'T need the kind of Cynasism that THEY represent.
COME ON "Drunk on Power", stop acting like a Corporate Whore, and start behaving like the "In Your Face" rock band that you pretend to be! MUSICIANS UNITE!
Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard Online Now!

Jun 9, 2009 11:58 PM

Thank you for the insight and the invite to join your just cause. I'm looking forward to working with you guys and encouraging others to join the cause.)

Rob
Robert Finn

Jun 3, 2009 2:52 AM

Love what you guys do! Keep it up!!
Lucky Beltran

Jun 2, 2009 5:58 PM

I'm glad to see you guys got a page up.
 Check out my first 2 friends. They're projects we're working on.
Rob Wessels Li'l Bastard Online Now!

Jun 2, 2009 5:30 PM

Thank you for the add! This is a great site and a great cause.
The Twilight Room Online Now!

May 26, 2009 6:25 PM

We LOVE what you guys are doing, but think you should involve the booking agents and club owners as well. Musicians are only 1/3 of the equation... I say that as a musician and booking agent. Keep up the good work!
Jay Haser

May 28, 2009 7:17 PM

Yes!!!
Crash

May 23, 2009 1:01 AM

SWEET!
Gabriel Surley

May 21, 2009 6:54 AM

Thank you!
John Baker

May 20, 2009 7:09 PM

Awesome concept .... Musicians Unite!!
Portland GoGirls

May 16, 2009 6:40 PM

Hello from Portland GoGirls,

Thanks for the friendship. Hope you have a rockin' great weekend.

Cheers,
Portland GoGirls
"cuz chicks rock!"
www.gogirlsmusic.com
Elke Robitaille (New CD…

May 8, 2009 1:05 AM

Rock On!

- Elke
DRUNK ON POWER

May 7, 2009 3:19 PM

it looks like you have foiled my plans of getting high school rock bands to pay me money to play some bullshit "battle of the bands" show on a sunday afternoon.can you say chickenhawk,i mean promoter.why not rent a venue, promote your own show,and keep all the money.its unfortunate that the world isnt fair.that being said,if you dont have the leverage to bargain with,put together your own show.entertainment is a business.why not go into business for yourself and be the master of your own destiny.i would love to regulate the entertainment business,but there will always be musicians that are willing to perform for free if no one is willing to pay them.and there will always be people who figure out a way to make money from it.i'll be glad to help in any way i can.
ASHBY-

May 5, 2009 9:35 PM

Lets hope this starts a fire under all bands to quit paying to play.I don't care if "your not doing it for the money",I am after 20 years of learning a craft.Lets see here,$6 for strings,tubes cost,amps and guitars aren't cheap,ect.And with the growing number of musicians with kids,come on.One more thing,can't bring a draw on sunday to prove ones self because most people work monday,just baffled at what an establishment is thinking.Remember GG Allen folks!He knew how to get your attention.Later
Jon Davidson

May 5, 2009 9:04 PM

Good stuff guys. I'm in.
Woody in the Basement

May 3, 2009 3:49 AM

Hay now guys....

Thanks for the add!!!
And I'm with you....
I mean... hell... bars still
want to pay the same money
that I was making 20 years ago
for a musician....
Good thing I got a day job
or I'd be starving....

No more free gigs... I'm with
you...

cheers
woody
Jake Ray

Apr 21, 2009 5:07 PM

Let me know if I can help some how!
Breviamor

Apr 15, 2009 5:36 AM

hello!
Greenladies Online Now!

Apr 14, 2009 11:06 PM

Hells yes. You and Billy Corgan keepin hope alive.
Secrets in the Salt

Apr 14, 2009 10:35 PM

Halleluja!
Melanie Rae

Apr 14, 2009 6:57 PM

Thanks for the add and for what your campaign represents :)
Dustin Pattison

Apr 9, 2009 12:42 AM

Thanks for the request.
48 THRiLLS (NEW SONGS U…

Apr 7, 2009 2:15 AM

Just say no to pre-sale !!!
Nick Agorgianitis

Apr 7, 2009 6:22 PM

Thanks for hitting me up...
Soul Distraction

Mar 31, 2009 4:51 PM

Thank you so much for this!

Soul Distraction
Will West

Mar 23, 2009 7:33 AM

Thanks !!!
Kate Mann

Mar 20, 2009 11:07 PM

Thanks for inviting me to be your friend.


Namaste,
Kate
rachel taylor brown

Mar 20, 2009 3:27 AM

you're my hero. thanks for all the hard work.
xor
Casey Neill & the Norwa…

Mar 18, 2009 6:46 PM

Would love to see all the major venues in town sign up. Thank you for your great work.
David Stephenson

Mar 17, 2009 9:59 PM

What a wonderful idea. Fair pay. Thanks for fighting the good fight.
Cheers, David
Perfect Pitch Booking

Mar 17, 2009 12:17 AM

Thanks for the supportive work that you do.
Laura Ivancie

Mar 14, 2009 12:28 AM

People need tools to work with in order to get this off the ground... do you have other suggestions besides asking for a minimum wage? For example, it is easy to get musicians to like this idea... if there were venues in PDX that would jump on the bandwagon, too, it would be easier to make change. Granted, hard times equate to less pay in general, I'm finding... how do you ensure minimum wage from bar owners? It seems to me that you have to accept less pay initially, in order to just be heard. Then you blow them away and they realize that they must pay you in order to have you back... I don't know very much yet... a monthly email or article would be great to see... with other artists contributing experiences and tips for easing the booking process, suggesting favorite places. In the competitive world of music, who really wins? I would say, most of the time, it is the audience when musicians are not treated fairly. I support this %100 and ask for more information, details, experiences, and monthly meetings... get the people together... okay, im done with my tangent. I apologize, I'm pretty intense sometimes... Laura <3
Lefthandmonkeywrench

Mar 6, 2009 9:24 PM

Thanks for finding us.
We dig what you're doing!
Franco Paletta and the …

Mar 6, 2009 8:44 PM

Thanks for the request. How do you get through to musicians who play for nothing, or next to nothing, that they're hurting everybody else? All I hear is, "It ain't about the money for me, I just love to play." Good for you, other folks are trying to make a living.
franco
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