I totally agree with Chloe.  I’ve been in this exact situation more than once before and it was fine. The key is simply to be transparent and equitable.  I.e., just make sure your local band knows two things: that this is only an attempt to take advantage of an unusual opportunity, so they don’t assume you are doing it because you like the other band “better,” and that you will ensure they still end up with the same number of gigs for the month/quarter/year as any other band in your local rotation, so they don’t feel short changed or taken for granted.

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On Oct 10, 2023, at 8:07 AM, Chloe Maryam Mohr via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:


Hi Mary,

I think it's fine to ask them so long as you are able to swap them to another date. People end up trading around dates for all kinds of reasons. 

Just my opinion, though. 

Chloe
Local band booking for PATMAD contra in Philadelphia

On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 7:42 AM Mary Collins via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Hey all,

I have a bit of a quandary. I just found out two incredible contra musicians will be in my area. They will be here the day after our local dance. I have a small quasi local band booked already.

Here is the question - is it ethical to ask booked band to change their date (they play a lot in our dance) IF visiting musicians are available & willing?

Thanks in advance,
Mary (Buffalo)
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