Forgive me for pointing this out, but you do seem to continue to have this problem, Larry (I only know because you post about it frequently on the Mudcat). And you seem to think it has everything to do with the other musicians, and nothing to do with you. Since this pattern keeps repeating, it might be a good opportuinity to do some soul searching about how you have been approaching the problem,and how you might change the way YOU are doing things...instead of waiting for others to change (they won't, most likely, and since they are mere acquaintances and not friends, most of 'em, it is not appropriate to ask them to) and also what you might be willing to settle for if your ideal situation/configuration continues to fail. Just a thought.