***NOTICE***  5/12/2011

Well, you're never too old to learn a lesson, especially in business.

I was asked to put a gig together by a company called Independent Pet Supply Khorami or something like that. The woman is named Neda. If she contacts you about a gig, beware. I didn't think she had told me a specific date, but she claims she did. I withdrew from a gig I had been booked on based on her word as a "professional business person" and she comes back after I hustle to make a bunch of calls to cancel the gig outright. Apparently she didn't want to pay the rate that I always pay the musicians who work for me when I do these casual gigs. I should have followed my own rules and wait for the contract and the down payment before making calls or cancelling my other gig. I doubt I'll be compensated for my loss.

All you younger musicians, I hope you're paying attention.

FYI, she was trying to get a jazz group for Friday, June 3 at Marysville Tulalip Casino for their annual company party.

Spread the word!! DON'T TAKE A GIG FROM HER!