Re: [Harp-L] asking to sit in

["Bob Maglinte" <bbqbob917@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 2:16 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] asking to sit in


> You NEVER ask to sit in with a pro harp player, you are only asked TO sit 
> in
> if the harp player knows you and wants you up, it is the most 
> unprofessional
> thing in music business to do, ask to sit in. Go and hear Rick, and 
> listen,
> of  course it would be fun, but if anyone remembers the terms paying your 
> dues,
> etc.. -

Hi,
I absolutely agree!!! To most pros, if you have to ask to sit in and brag 
how good you are, 99% of the time, they'll usually be thinking that the 
person asking is going to be flat out awful, and from my own personal 
experience, I've found this to be true. When THEY ask you, then you know 
you've achieved enough respect for your own abilities to be on that 
bandstand (and jams DON'T count).

Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
MP3's: http://music.mp3lizard.com/barbequebob/