Sliptrack, I think any band that you put together would meet your criteria--I mean that sincerely as a compliment.

Amateur musicians who invest time and energy in a band do not always have the luxury of selecting first rate musicians...and in my opinion, as an optimist, I like to see people learn and progress from being included in a band... Sometimes though, one makes errors in selection, and its usually only when a situation develops, like the one in the subject case , that a crisis erupts.

As important to me as giving a first rate performance, is allowing aspiring performer of lesser levels to be immersed in a performance situation, and learn from mistakes, and progress in their abilities.

One also has to look back to the purpose of the band: Was it to perform at an already outstanding level? Or to encourage and allow amateurs of lesser experience to progress?


My thoughts anyway, presented without trying to one-up anyone here!



RichM