picker Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Technically, all Champagne is French. Right. All the California stuff is sparkling wine. From what I recall of the days when I was making such distinctions, if it gets the girl giggly, Sparkling Muscatel can be Champagne... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Technically, all Champagne is French. Right. All the California stuff is sparkling wine. Yesiree! Even if it's made at the ever-so-beautiful Domaine Chandon in scenic Yountville. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 ... and the visually stunning Chateau St. Michele just outside the Woodinville industiral park in Woodinville, a mere 15 minutes from Seattle. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 One last story about our NYE gig. We got paid by the restaurant manager, and our guitarist was handed a check at the end of the evening. He didn't notice until the next day that the check was made out to our band's name (we don't have a business account). The bank wouldn't cash it as written, and so our guitarist called the manager and asked if he could cut another check made out to our guitarist. "Sure, no problem," was the response. Yesterday, it was announced that the restaurant was out of business, effectively immediately. Our check, allegedly, is "in the mail." Uh oh. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 That does not sound good. Do you still have the original check? Go back to the bank. Bring a business card from the band or any promo material you have. Open a new account if you have to. That has worked for me in the past. Unfortunately, the check will probably bounce. Sorry to hear this news. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Well, I just heard from our guitarist that we got our dough, so all's well that ends well. We are really sorry this place closed--we had our first paid gig there and played there many times. I have a feeling the owner (who is friends with one of the guys in the band) will re-open under a new name and that we could be back there again. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yesterday, it was announced that the restaurant was out of business, effectively immediately. Our check, allegedly, is "in the mail." I believe that's why they invented cash. Glad you got your money though. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I don't get too worked up about the money. This may sound funny but my philosophy is that if I get stiffed, I will not play there again and I will tell everyone I know (I know a lot of people). I take this philosophy instead of losing sleep, or worse, over scumbags. I never play somewhere that would somehow "require" that I get paid (like lots of expense up front). All of this said, I do not make my primary living by playing bass. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 We're not in it for dough either (probably half our gigs in any given year are benefits or other freebies), but if we have a chance to get paid we certainly don't turn it down. In this case, the owner of the joint offered to pay us. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 I always expect to be paid. Very few freebies.... Just if we get stiffed, I don't waste time stressing... Just tell my musician friends what happened..... we all know each other... for the most part. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 If it's a paying gig, I expect to be paid -- in cash, immediately. If it's a non-paying gig, I don't. But either way, I expect to know up front. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 If it's a paying gig, I expect to be paid -- in cash, immediately. If it's a non-paying gig, I don't. But either way, I expect to know up front. yes... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It happens a lot that people will ignore the contract and make it out o th band. For this reason, we got a business account. It's pretty simple. You get an application from your secretary of state and pay like a $15 fee o set up a DBA. That's all you need to set up the account. If your band has savings and spends money on marketing and/or gear, you have the added benefit of keeping money separate. You can even set up the band members on online bill pay so that you just deposit th check and schedule payments - done. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 It happens a lot that people will ignore the contract and make it out o th band. For this reason, we got a business account. It's pretty simple. You get an application from your secretary of state and pay like a $15 fee o set up a DBA. That's all you need to set up the account. If your band has savings and spends money on marketing and/or gear, you have the added benefit of keeping money separate. You can even set up the band members on online bill pay so that you just deposit th check and schedule payments - done. I play with people that don't have e mail .... hahahahahahaha.... Online pay... hahahahaha..... [you ideas are good... just make me laugh, in my pitiful situation] "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Well, the only one who has to go online is the one who handles the money. Everybody else gets a check in the mail a few days later from the bank. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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