Monday, July 28, 2008

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Turn and face the strain
Ch-ch-changes
Don't want to be a richer man
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Turn and face the strain
Ch-ch-changes
Just gonna have to be a different man
Time may change me
But I cant trace time

Last week I received an email with a power point presentation from the street performer coordinator (a Universal/NBC employee), it had pictures of our acts and bullet requests for changes to be made. On my list were a few items like: Don't put your amp on a stool (then they suggested I could put it on my table), Skirt your table (storage area below visible), Loose the doctors bag for tips and use a basket or clear jar.

I don't like being told what to do. . . . that's why I'm a street performer. I sucked it up and made the changes. Big deal, I'll kiss a little ass when it's called for. This is my bread and butter. They run a tight ship on every level. It's one of the things I like about the place.

The day I got the email, I went to Guitar Center and bought a proper amp stand. Then Polly volunteered to take on the skirt issue. She went to the fabric store, busted out her fancy sewing machine, presto chango, I have a very sparkling table skirt, total show biz baby.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

try wearing a skirt its cooler in summer

Anonymous said...

Rules are for suits & uniforms.
I agree that there is a HUGE difference in using a Doc bag as opposed to a clear jar or a basket for tips, I just for the life of me can't see how it matters in the least. Same goes for the amp.
When Ties get bored they make rules.
Keep the faith Magic Man!

Anonymous said...

Good to see that you decided to implement the suggestions for, as you say, it is your bread and butter. While Universal does not pay you directly, you do represent them every time you step out to perform. Through this implied representation, you have a higher level of credibility than someone on the street corner.