1. I don't know for sure, but...I think the great majority of us who make some or all of our coin from playing live somewhere in particular, where we have developed a reputation, and gig in a radius around there.

2. The latter.

3. Yup. But it was not due to "general economic downturn", it was due to me being broke. I try not to panic and sell stuff off for less than it's worth anymore--having some regrets about past decisions in that regard.

4. Used to be the last...but should note that my partner has always had a real job, and these days I do too.


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