to suggest that maybe concert venues are the only answer is plain stupid. You're off your trolley!!

Thanks,
But I said no such thing.
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I said 'decent, properly run venues', which includes any of whatever type that are just that. And which pay the going rate, preferably without whingeing.

Why is it 'greedy' to expect the (not exactly huge) fee for the job? This shows a remarkable contempt for professional musicians.