I love it! Notice how we all turn these disasters into humour? If anyone wants to know how musicians waste their time when they "hang out" in music stores, tellin' tales from the road...this is it!
Bill, that's a great story..and I hope your nose is better.

From the dawn of time (I think), low-lifes have always had an affinity for musicians. Louis Armstrong has related wonderful stories about how the "mob" used to provide huge tips, dope, women et al just so they could hang out with the players. Even as a folk singer I had at least 20 occasions where seriously dangerous people "adopted" me for short periods. 'Course The 'Stones found out at Altamount what this could result in. "Remember the phrase "Please don't shoot the piano player". That was LEGIT! It was often posted in Western saloons.
Hi Dave. The best gigs I did in Holland were in the cafes that catered to American and Canadian school teachers on vacation. Very mild, very mellow, lots of requests for Stan Rogers and James Taylor. Not really my style, but better than ZZ Top.

Rick