Not everyone concerned is completely sold on the idea of
playing in taverns, particularly those whose music appeals
to an underage audience, or to those who prefer more of a
non-alcoholic atmosphere.
money to play.” agrees Johnny
Re. guitarist and singer for the
Lost Falcons, the Nads and the
Falling Spikes. “Nobody’s mak
ing any real money."
So why bother? Why waste
time playing music when there is
so little money involved?
“I do it for my own personal
pleasure and release.” Baker
says, ” and to get out of this
reality. When I play I can create
my own reality."
Willie Dee is a singer and
guitarist who plays solo, in duets
and in his own band. Willie Dee
and Shakubuku Fie says he
plays for the experience of per
forming. writing and arranging
his and other people’s music "as
well as trying to build my per
sonal career.” He sayss it
doesn’t really matter what for
mat he performs in. because "I
have dreams, hopes, ideals and
goals regardless of whether I’m
in a band or not.”
Most local musicians tend to
think of their personal and pro
fessional futures rather than in
terms of money. “It's just fun to
play." says Jeff Martin,
hassistvocalisl for Surf Trio,
whose second record “Almost
Summer." was released this
month. “Playing and having a
record out are the best promo
tions if you want to further your
career.
Even putting out "successful"
records doesn't guarantee a
significant increase in income
l^atarski, who has had two
critical and chart successes w ith
his albums "Haven" and
"Lifeline,” says, " the records
arc easy to make but very hard
to sell.” The reason to release
records, he says, is because
"records legitimize what you do
in the eyes of the public. They
let the public know that you're in
it for the long run. that you're a
professional and are serious
about what you're doing."
Besides, he says, "they 're fun to
do. ”
Max's, Taylor's and the EMU
seem to be the most popular
venues for bands to play. Of
course, different players prefer
different places for different
reasons.
Martin, who works as a
substitute English teacher in 4J
high and middle schools, says he
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likes to play at Max's because
"you get a good crowd there
The people can drink and dance
and have fun. You're close to
the audience and also they're
easy to deal with It's not a big
hassle to get a gig there ”
Thorpe prefers Taylor's
"without a doubt." because he
feels the management treats the
musicians well
The management, staff and
clientele of Taylor's and Max's
arc fairly similar, according to
many Eugene musicians. He
says he likes both clubs because
"they're the most fun." He says
it helps his bands when Dave
Dingman. manager of Taylor's
occasionally "kicks in a little
extra if not very much money
c«»iies through" the door. In
tact, in most situations, the
bands receive only the cover
charge money from the d»>or
"People in this town aren't
used to paying much to hear a
whole nights worth of live
music.” He says. Normally, the
cover charge at both Taylor's
and Max's are $1 during the
week and S2 on weekends.
Not everyone concerned is
completely sold on the idea ot
playing in taverns, particularly
those whose music appeals to an
underage audience, or to those
who prefer more ol a non
alci >hol ic atnu>sphere
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money. I'd rather play at a base
ment parly than in a bar.” ft run
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