I have been very lucky !! I was able to make a living playing music while staying as far away from the music business as I could. Never had an agent that did me any good other than Urban Gateways in Chicago for school gigs. I did all of my other booking although I hated doing that. The phone rang often enough that I didn't need to sell myself hardly at all. And I had a loving spouse who went with me on the adventure. Yeah, we're pretty much broke now but that's 'cause I can't do what I used to do.

Michael, I'd say go for it ! It sure beats working. Stay flexible and avoid things which are dangerous to your health---like the music business. And be a solo. That way nobody ever quits your group.

Art Thieme