Lies in the Music Business(2)     

• The band drinks free.
• What do you mean, overtime? we contracted you for the entire evening, didn't we? (J.Miller-SanFran)
• He won't mind. Just clip off the ground connector on the plug. It'll automatically lift the ground loop.
• Our in-house press office is far more effective than any outside publicist.(RandyS.)
• We can fix it in the mix.
• Keys don't bother me.(ron)
• Kid, you're the best. You'll be here forever.(ron)
• If it breaks, we'll fix it for free.
• We're not going to make a video, no one watches MTV anymore.(RandyS.)
• Just mention my name when you call him.(MarkZ)
• This is the best dope you've ever had.
• Parking shouldn't be a problem.(J.M.Terry)
• My trumpet was welded in tune at the factory.(ron)
• The show starts at 8.
• Anybody that plays clarinet can automatically play any sax.
• My agent will take care of it.
• Your tickets are at the door.
• I only break once a night.
• It sounds in tune to me.
• Don't worry, if there's a problem, JUST CALL ME. I'll be in all night.(RonTrent-LasVegas)
• Sure, it sounds fine at the back of the hall.
• Yeah, I hope we can do it again soon.(J.M.Terry)
• My amp doesn't pull any more electricity than your electric toothbrush. (ChetB.)
• Girls are naturally better flute players because of their lip formation. (Ed R.-SanDiego)
• Play New Year's with me and I'll really sweeten the pot.(J.M.Terry)
• I always improvise better when I've had a lot to drink.
• I had nothing to do with your marriage breaking up. It was on  the rocks long before I ever met you.
• All black people have rhythm.
• I just drink a little white wine every now and then.
• No sweat, I've got perfect pitch. (ron)
• You're capable of singing a third higher on almost any of your tunes. (Fran-Pittsburgh)

• The guys at the Local Union will get me my money.
• I'd rather play with a bad rhythm section than no rhythm section at all.(B.Duncan-Chicago)
• Yes, the spotlight was on you during your solo.
• I have all of your records and CD's.
• I've only been playing for a year.
• I've been playing for 20 years.
• My wife and I have been big personal fans of yours for years. (RandyS.)
• We'll have flyers printed tomorrow.
• She is good looking for a drummer! (TomR.)
• 25% packaging deduction is due to the high cost of paper. (RandyS.)
• I'm with the band.
• You'll get your cut tonight.
• You will get  a chance to eat after the sound check. (TomR.)
• We'll supply someone for the door.
• You'll have no problem fitting that bass cabinet in the trunk of your car.
• It's totally compatible with your current program.
• You'll have plenty of time for a sound check.
• If you give us your publishing we will work harder. (RandyS.)
• If you give us your merchandising we will work even harder. (RandyS.)
• We're waiting for the record to gross over. (RandyS.)
• I can use the same reed for 3 months and get the same sound.
• I only have your best interests at heart.
• The roadie took care of it.
• I'm sure it will work.
• "I want the band to start now." (15-30 min. early)" You will get done early because they will  leave." (Now it's time to quit.)  "You can't stop now with these people here. We have a contract." (TomR.-Ft.Laud)
• I forgot to take you off that "hold". (J.M.Terry)
• My favorite part of arranging for big band is copying each part. (ron)
• The brass players never intentionally empty their spit valves on the charts. (Cecil)
• We'll spend whatever it takes to make it happen. (RandyS.)
• We'll have lunch sometime.