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highplainsdem

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3. I'm guessing you mean just you band members taking bets among yourselves, rather than letting the

Reply to jmbar2 (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 31, 2024, 01:12 PM

Dec 2024

crowd in on the betting (which could probably start some fights). Unless any of you were betting way too much, I'd say it was smart of you to keep an eye on whoever in the crowd was likely to cause trouble.

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DU musicians who've played New Year's Eve gigs... Any special memories of those gigs you'd like to share? [View all] highplainsdem Dec 2024 OP

Twas a very long time ago, but... jmbar2 Dec 2024 #1

I'm guessing you mean just you band members taking bets among yourselves, rather than letting the highplainsdem Dec 2024 #3

Exactly right jmbar2 Dec 2024 #17

We Had A Very Nice Atmosphere ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #15

DH and I played in a "big band" in the 80s and 90s Freddie Dec 2024 #2

Good memories (well, except for the cigarette smoke). And very good music. highplainsdem Dec 2024 #5

Two stories PJMcK Dec 2024 #4

Wow. Two NYE gigs with alcohol causing serious problems. highplainsdem Dec 2024 #8

It might not have been as dangerous as I told the story PJMcK Dec 2024 #18

I have a New Years eve gig tonight! crud Dec 2024 #6

For 2 Summers... ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #9

"Had 4 or 5 fake books"????? highplainsdem Dec 2024 #12

Paid Like A Tipped Worker ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #14

Sounds like some great memories crud Jan 2025 #23

Play, Yes ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #24

I went a long time without performing. crud Jan 2025 #25

I Payed Over... ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #26

Cool! I hope the gig goes really well! highplainsdem Dec 2024 #10

Play well! PJMcK Dec 2024 #19

How did it go? Hope it was fun! highplainsdem Jan 2025 #21

It turned out pretty good crud Jan 2025 #22

My Best One ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #7

I love that - especially your doing a U2 song! And how perfect that you could have an after party at highplainsdem Dec 2024 #11

Not Sure ProfessorGAC Dec 2024 #13

Great song! highplainsdem Dec 2024 #16

I love that story! PJMcK Dec 2024 #20