Re: Sessions / Sorry, last time I promise! :-)

[G.Jackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> [Professionals defined]
> Gordon, I think we are talking about TWO totally different points here, both
> VALID of course, but we're mixing them ever so slightly. ;-)  You seem to be 
> talking mainly about the how the Pro's and Amateurs alike share the stage 
> with no problem and no egos.  And believe me, THAT WOULD BE GREAT to have 
> those attitudes here as well! :-)  But I'm not sure if we meant the same 
> thing by the word or the meaning of "Pros" or "Professionals".  
> To *me*, PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS are either:
> 
> 1) "Famous"  - BIG names (you know who they are).
> 2) "Signed"  - Signed w/ Major label (probably destined for fame).
> 3) "Indies"  - Signed w/independent label. 
> 4) "Touring" - May/may not be signed touring regions of a particular country.
> 5) "Local"   - Playing locally or just slightly abroad (surrounding areas, 

>                colleges and/or cities within a 30-mile or so radius, etc.).

	Some one once said that the first time you get piad for a gig, 
your a Pro. I don't wish to start a thread on that though!

I thought I had made my definition of a Pro. Clear, but maybe not.
It's so hard in the written world of NETLAND.

Anyway by Pro's sitting in I mean Tthe *REALLY BIG* world wide known
names in the folk world. Some like Martin Carthy (Ex Steley Span etc) are
known by people not into the folk scene.
Phil Beer is another one who crosses over into rock. He has played on Mike
Oldfield record, Rolling stone records and tours etc.

So I meant BIG names world wide.
Gordon (The LAST post from me on the subject) :-)