You are never too old to rock and roll. Tracy's empty nest project is playing bass for Drew's Cruisers, house band for Jammer's Bluenote Ballroom in Bemidji, Minnesota. This classically trained flute player is now playing songs by the Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.

Payday Daddy is one of the hardest working bands in the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. They have been voted the best band in West Puget Sound for 4 years in a row. This quartet often plays 3-night weekends at any of the local casinos, playing extra long sets and drawing top dollar. They play classic rock and roll as well as a varied list of originals. 

Many aspiring musicians have the misconception that being a star means they won't have to worry about business, corporate dealings, and the usual rat race that every other career has. Hans Fahling writes about a wider range of skills that have served him well as a professional musician.

Dealing with people on the phone is an important part of being a working musician. If you want things to pan out with the people you meet it's a good idea to make sure you have all your bases coverd beforehand. Asking the right questions will make sure your next audition isn't a waste of anybody's time.