I had 2 gigs booked at a local bar for the St. Pat's weekend and I had carefully figured out how we could fit these in with all our other gigs (7 others). I called to confirm today. The manager had booked us on 3 dates, not 2, and at totally different times than we had agreed to. We will have to really struggle to make these times and even then we will be late starting. I had called to confirm the times about 3 weeks ago, and he said they were good. I had asked about the 3rd gig and he said he hadn't worked it out, but would get back to me....HA.
All of that besides, the guy said it was my fault and that I said we would be there. NOT SO....but I have no proof and no recourse. I would never have booked a gig to start at the same time another one ended across town. If we didn't need the money, and if it wouldn't hurt our reputation around town, I would just cancel them all.
I am also furious with myself because I did not send a contract and it was a new venue for us. I haven't heard any rumors about the venue, though. I guess this is a warning to those out there.... you can't miss doing a contract even once, or you may get bitten.