TWIN CITIES MUSICIANS...TALENT OR JUKE BOX?

Musicians that live in the Twin Cities , how do you do it? Today i read a pretty interesting craigslist ad about local musicians in the cities being treated with no respect and ridiculously under paid. The musician writing in his thoughts used the Whiskey Junction as an example. He talked about the time and effort venues don't see and don't appreciate. Venues get upset if the band doesn't bring in a crown when it is not the sole responsibility of the musicians. The place of business should help promote there bar/restaurant also and don't expect the acts to do all the work themselves. 

One example was given at this particular place where a person called The Whiskey Junction to ask what live music was going to be playing that night and the employee responded "I don't know what the band name is". Are you kidding me, no effort at all to find out either. Bars/venues have to work together to achieve there ultimate goal, which is making money and getting the word out, that there is talent in the twin cities along with cool places to hang out in. So let's ask this, if you want live entertainment for your guests, pay them what they deserve. Because the performance that you see the night they play at your establishment is just the tip of the iceberg, most of the practicing,dedication and set-up of the whole event is done when you don't see it.So if you want something your guests can listen to, get a juke box. If you want something your guests can listen, feel and experience, hire local music. MUSICIANS AND VENUES UNITE!