Strangest Booking I have ever made

[Jim Casey]

Today was one of the weirder days I have had in this business

First, I got the notice about the bounced check from over the weekend. My ban charges were $54.00

Then, I was told by the bank I could cash it. I go to the bank only to be told that I can NOT cash the check after all.

Later, I start peddling my Game Show in the area.

I stop at a location that used to have a bar that featured Entertainment nightly. I didn't realize that they did not anymore. They told me they are now a venue that handles two function daily.

SO I get a chance to talk with the staff and wedding coordinator.

I get a tour of the entire place including walk-in coolers, etc

At the end, they ask me if I am available for a Friday night birthday party.

They tell me they had called several area DJs with no response and then...POOF

I walk in.

I say absolutely. I make the contract, it is signed, and they give me cash for the payment.

Suddenly I am doing a last minute gig, and may have a great LOCAL connection for weddings etc that I do not have right now (most referrals are from places 45-80 miles away)

[John Allo]

This Saturday night I am playing a party celebrating the ordination of a group of priests. Their families all banded together and are tossing the new priests a party and I have the gig.

I was told not to let any preconceptions enter the picture, as I have been assured that, even though their ordinations are most solemn events, they will be more than ready to party with their families before beginning their assignments.

:tup

[Jim Casey]

John...
I want a full report as to what types of music you end up playing and how they party! LOL

[Bryan Durio]

Well, Catholic Seminarians have a...*ahem*...REPUTATION! So getting to sow their wild oats before they get down to business is not unexpected!