I have one agent who always gives us great gigs. The punters are always aware of what they are going to get for their money and the band always get treated exceptionally well. The other band's agent is not in the same league but the gigs are more frequent and a bit pot luck so I have had to do some dire evenings for very little money. I know I could choose not to do the latter and if there was an alternative I would take it. But I would rather be out having fun on a Sat night than just sitting in front of the box and it keeps you in practice and on your toes to work with a difficult more challenging audience. so take the good with the bad I say .... you never know often what has all the hallmarks of being a bad gig turns out to be one of the best