"Roadieless"??? That should be added to the dictionary.
I don't get the whole roadie thing, I'd much rather do it all on my own like I have done but that's not a diss or anything....each to their own and all that.
"Roadieless"??? That should be added to the dictionary.
I don't get the whole roadie thing, I'd much rather do it all on my own like I have done but that's not a diss or anything....each to their own and all that.
Just an update. Bride just called, can't get hold of the company she booked, so has sent a letter asking for her money back and has booked us!
Result then...Originally Posted by Ricesnaps
Uh..."You have been fined 99 bicycle clips, go directly to jail, do not collect 200 pounds... who's that naughty boy there?"
Same here, Shakermaker.
Honestly, once you've had one you will NEVER want to work without one, trust me!Same here, Shakermaker.
Er...no, not at all. I am happy with the way I do things as they are mate.
I HAVE had one, Ricesnaps.
When I started out, I did discos with a friend, so for the first few years there were 2 of us to share the work (but also the money!).
I've also done 2 or 3 gigs in central London where my brother came along to help.
Having a roadie makes things incredibly quick & easy, but apart from the 2 or 3 gigs mentioned above, I've always done things on my own for the last 15 years.
One advantage is that you don't have to rely on others, they can't let you down...like you were let down for this Saturday.
From what you were saying, if you hadn't found a replacement, you'd have been in trouble.
Not in trouble, I would have managed, but maybe I am a little too used to it now. But hell, why shouldn't I be? Seems no reason to struggle and make do if you don't have to does there?
It's also worth pointing out that having a roadie (or indeed a "helper") is a huge huge selling point for me, particularly weddings. One of the concerns I often get is "what happens if you need to go to the toilet" or "what if something happens". Having someone else with you who can easily pop another track on or take requests or do the running for you when required, it put a lot of clients at ease. Nice for them to know that there will always be someone there to look after them and their guests
Last edited by Ricesnaps; 07-06-2007 at 10:57 AM.
There's always the Abba megamix
Going back to the original thread, emergencies & sudden illnesses cannot be avoided.
However, I don't agree with the way the original company dealt with the situation.
To say "I have to go into hospital so I'm not sure if I'll be able to make your wedding on Saturday" will only have one effect...to freak out the bride & make her start worrying big time, which is the last thing she needs. The fact that she can't get hold of them makes it even worse.
What I think they SHOULD have done was to leave a message saying something like "I have to go into hospital, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to your wedding on Saturday. I'm extremely sorry about this, but to to be on the safe side I'm reluctantly going to cancel the contract, and will send you a full refund when I'm out of hospital"
The bride then knows where she stands, and still has nearly a week to find an alternative supplier without being caused unnecessary additional worry.
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