I had a situation years ago when a promoter called me and said their tuner did not show up and needed me right away. I showed up, they were having a sound check, and the top sound fellow, called me into his office, was very angry, and asked me why I showed up late. After he found out that I was called later, he told me I needed to stay for an hour or more after the sound check. I said, fine but my price is $$/hour, even if I wait. You are not charging extra, he said. I told him that my time is valuable too and I will get paid accordingly. Finally the promoter came in the office and asked me to come back and will pay me for my time for showing up, and extra for working after hours. You got to hold your ground in concert work, or you will get run over. Dave Peake, RPT Portland Chapter Oregon City, OR
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