Re: [Harp-L] Why Blues Jams are Important

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

Buck, here's what's wrong with that picture:  There is no way a club owner
is going to agree to let a band put "their man" at the door, for a couple of
good reasons.  They need a regular employee who is trained and trusted for
door duty.  He/she has to know the company policies and procedures.  The
club owner cannot  risk letting minors slip into the bar, for example.

And, if there is an incident at the door the door person needs to be
an employee who is covered under the club's liability insurance.

I suppose you could plant your man somewhere near the door to keep an eye on
things, but if he interferes with the doorman's duties he's likely to get
bounced.

--Rick Davis

On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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> So, I told him that I would play his club but under the following terms;
> that we put our man at the door and charge a cover charge and the band would
> take 100% of the door and his take would be what he made on selling food and
> drink. Very simple and easy to understand with NO grey area. He declined
> without even asking who I was and I was not rude or arrogant but was very
> professional in my pitch. Now what's wrong with this picture?
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