RE: [Harp-L] Gig Attire

["Dennis Alters, MD" <dennisaltersmd@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Make him wear a dress just kidding sorry couldn't resist. It depends on
whether there is a band leader or a democratic process. Be careful on this
issue could lead to other deeper problems in the band politics. Small issues
like this either uncover other problems or serve as the slow build up for
major ones later. Develop the band's goals and policies. A mission
statement. If the band is not democracy and you are the leader then just
give him an ultimatum. Otherwise welcome to the wonderful world of band
politics. Hope it works out.

Regards,

Dennis "Doc" Alters

Dennis B. Alters, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate, American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Neurology
-----Original Message-----
From: Hal Iwan [mailto:haliwan@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:24 AM
To: Harp-L
Subject: [Harp-L] Gig Attire

Hello all

Any suggestions for attire at blues gigs and "penalty" for non compliance?
We played at a restaurant that is attached to a small bowling center on a
repeat gig and while we all agreed to no jeans & baseball caps(at band
startup); one guitar player refuses to dress as we agreed to(dress type
pants and nice button down or pullover shirt) ??? [pay a fine; like 50% of
his share, fire him] lol  The harmonica player complies & everyone else
also.

His song selection(his future songs ideas is another story)

Thanks for any insight,

Hal Iwan