JAM Magazine: August/September 1997 Issue: Coda

"The Check's in the Mail"

Yeah, right. And you can "fix it in the mix." Like to hear some more of the music world's most notorious lies? Read on.

The booking is definite.
The show starts at eight.
Your comps will be at the door.
It sounds in tune to me.
It sounds great at the back of the hall.
Your mike is definitely on.
I checked it myself.
She'll meet you backstage after the show.
I had nothing to do with your marriage breaking up; it was on the rocks long before we met.
Yes, the spotlight will be on you during your solo.
The monitor mix sounds just like the program mix.
The club will provide a sound system.
I really love the band.
I've listened to your tape several times.
The place was packed.
We'll definitely have you back.
Don't worry, you'll be the headliner
My last band had a record deal, but we broke up before recording the album.
Someone will be there early to let you in.
You won't have any trouble finding the place.
The load-in will be easy.
I've only been playing for a year.
I've been playing for 20 years.
I'm with the band.
Drinks for the band will be free.
You'll get paid in cash after the gig.
You'll have plenty of time for a sound check.
We'll definitely come to hear you tonight.
You won't have to do any requests.
The other band will be glad to let you use their P.A.
I am singing on key; something's wrong with the P.A.
We can turn down the volume if it's too loud.
I use this little amp for small gigs; I've got a Marshall stack at home.
You'll have no problem fitting that speaker cabinet in the trunk of your car.






	Search our site:		"The Check's in the Mail" Yeah, right. And you can "fix it in the mix." Like to hear some more of the music world's most notorious lies? Read on. The booking is definite. The show starts at eight. Your comps will be at the door. It sounds in tune to me. It sounds great at the back of the hall. Your mike is definitely on. I checked it myself. She'll meet you backstage after the show. I had nothing to do with your marriage breaking up; it was on the rocks long before we met. Yes, the spotlight will be on you during your solo. The monitor mix sounds just like the program mix. The club will provide a sound system. I really love the band. I've listened to your tape several times. The place was packed. We'll definitely have you back. Don't worry, you'll be the headliner My last band had a record deal, but we broke up before recording the album. Someone will be there early to let you in. You won't have any trouble finding the place. The load-in will be easy. I've only been playing for a year. I've been playing for 20 years. I'm with the band. Drinks for the band will be free. You'll get paid in cash after the gig. You'll have plenty of time for a sound check. We'll definitely come to hear you tonight. You won't have to do any requests. The other band will be glad to let you use their P.A. I am singing on key; something's wrong with the P.A. We can turn down the volume if it's too loud. I use this little amp for small gigs; I've got a Marshall stack at home. You'll have no problem fitting that speaker cabinet in the trunk of your car. RETURN TO AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1997 MAIN INDEX ------------------------------------------------------------------------ © Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors 1996-2001. All rights reserved.