Tiki as a job - General Tiki

JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Fri, Feb 8, 2013 10:38 AM The only reason people stay in Exotica bands with any longevity (Don Tiki), is because it's in their blood. They have a passion for it that will NEVER go away. They really don't expect to get any money from their releases because the sales are not there and never will be. They have their fan base and they are happy with them. The Exotica "prime time" is OVER. People making a living off Exotica like Martin Denny or Arthur Lyman will, sadly, never return. The goal is to just enjoy doing what you do. Seems simple enough but it's amazing how many people have jobs that they absolutely hate! Most of the people in Exotica/Lounge type bands today, all have other professions. They have too. Have you ever bought equipment these days? Love and passion, pure and simple! :) Cheers and Mahalo, Jeff [ Edited by: Jeff Central 2013-02-08 10:41 ]

The only reason people stay in Exotica bands with any longevity (Don Tiki), is because it's in their blood. They have a passion for it that will NEVER go away. They really don't expect to get any money from their releases because the sales are not there and never will be. They have their fan base and they are happy with them. The Exotica "prime time" is OVER. People making a living off Exotica like Martin Denny or Arthur Lyman will, sadly, never return. The goal is to just enjoy doing what you do. Seems simple enough but it's amazing how many people have jobs that they absolutely hate! Most of the people in Exotica/Lounge type bands today, all have other professions. They have too. Have you ever bought equipment these days?

Love and passion, pure and simple! :)

Cheers and Mahalo,
Jeff

[ Edited by: Jeff Central 2013-02-08 10:41 ]

Post #666678 by Jeff Central on Fri, Feb 8, 2013 10:38 AM