Cheap Restaurant Gets Called Out For BS Listing That Asks Musicians To Work For Free

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mattstaff
Dec 29, 2018 3:00 PM EST

Mere exposure does NOT cover the cost of living and hustling as an artist! This restaurant was in dire need of the wakeup call. 

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    Text - craigslist ca vancouver, BC bnc rds pml rch van nvn Looking for solo musicians to play in our restaurant (Vancouver) We are a small & casual restaurant in downtown Vancouver and we are looking for solo musicians to play in our restaurant to promote their work and sell their CD. This is not a daily job, but only for special events which will eventually turn into a nightly event if we get positive response. More Jazz, Rock & smooth type music, around the world and mixed cultural music. Are
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    Text - Reply: Happy new year! I am a musician with a big house looking for a restauranteur to promote their restaurant and come to my house to make dinner for my friends and I. This is not a daily job, but only for special events which will eventually turn into a nightly event if we get positive response. More fine dining & exotic meals and mixed Ethnic Fusion cuisine. Are you interested to promote your restaurant? Please reply back ASAP
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    People had some feelings on the matter!

    Text - richard shotton CHOICE FACTORY @rshotton Worth remembering this musician's response next time you're asked to do work for free Via @Brilliant_Ads
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    Text - Matt Dailey @MattDailey Replying to @rshotton @Brilliant Ads Reminds me of the idea that to design the fairest society, you must do so without knowing what position within that society, you will hold.
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    Text - trashiestpanda 376 points 16 hours ago I'm a pro musician (I do it for a living). For every 1 good paying gig, there are 100 shitty free ones out there. Talent isn't appreciated penguinmayhem 38 points 15 hours ago People don't seem to grasp the concept of paying for someone's time. CascadianTwilight 60 points 12 hours ago Exposure doesn't pay the rent.
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    Text - RedHairedViking 42 points 14 hours ago "A musician with a big house" was the best joke in there 15 points 14 hours ago Ardo222 Supply and demand. As long as there are musi cians willing to work for free hoping for a steady gig, can't blame the restaurant for asking. 37 points 15 hours ago oricra Local bar does that for weekend brunch; Play, get free meal/drinks, sell CDs and get expo- sure. Margins are thin. Don't like it? Don't do it.
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