I do a solo gig and I like to bring in friends to do what they do. I consider it mentoring. What I do is; book the gig; schedule everyone; set up the equipment; keep it rollin; pay everyone, then pack up and go home. Obviously, a simplified version.

I've been booking 2 hour gigs that usually have the first hour split between a couple of different folks. I get people who are talented and enjoy playing, but who don't normally play out. For them its a plug'n'play scenario. No pressure.

I personally feel that these folks need to be heard. Plus they compliment my style of playing. Gives folks a well rounded performance.

There are some guys around who will share a gig here and there, so I try to reciprocate. One dude set me up with a sweet gig because he said that I was the only guy who didn't try to steal his gigs.

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