You're Fired!

[Richard Prowse]

In more recent times I got fired from a gypsy jazz band, but I've told you that story already.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

In more recent times I got fired from a gypsy jazz band, but I've told you that story already.

Was that the one with Gypsy Rose Lee and The Rosetones?

If I remember correctly, Gypsy was wandering around the upper region of the lower half and stumbled (literally) into the only pub in town. A rough looking place called The Do Drop In. This was were a long standing relationship was about to begin with Axel Rose, Hank Lansing, Stepin Wolf and Gypsy. I think that you got involved two or three years down the road from that point. Is this the correct story? If so, I do remember some of it.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

Was that the gypsy jazz band that was playing up Majoribanks Street, in that trendy French restaurant in Wellington? Was that the time that the guitarist thought that your unamplified bass was too loud? The same band that had the classical violinist reading all her solos? If I'm correct, you raised your voice during the break because you thought they were being unfair, and that the guitarist should get his sh1t together. Then they got all protective about their precious little band. The next day you got an email telling you that you were a bad person and no longer needed. Then, months later, they apologised and asked you back - probably realising that the band suffered by your forced departure. You swallowed your pride and did another gig, but you never heard from them again. Ah, some people!

Yes, my friend, you're on the button as usual. You have a great memory!