when to make a recording? when at least a dozen people whom you dont know say you should. Or, a dozen people whos opinion you respect...

That conversation with the bar owner trying to grind you down (the price) Whenever someone tries to beat me down, I tell them the story of the oats.. If you want good, top quality oats, you are going to pay top price. However, if you can be satisfied with those that have already gone through the horse, they are much cheaper. Sometimes I dont get the gig, but, I dont see it as a loss.And sometimes they say "It will be good exposure", I say " Hell, you can die of exposure!"