there was a point where i always played for free.. just to get the chance to play.. kasi dami free time dahil student lang and wala pang bills etc..
pero ngayon that i'm holding a steady job.. house, car, baby etc.. mejo mahirap na mag bigay ng time to play for free.. mahal ang rent sa rehearsal space and mahal din ang gas to and from gigs..
occasionally payag kami, like kung para sa pinoy community, pero hassle, kasi ugali pinoy, you can't please them all.. so when you give your time to practice and perform for free.. nakukuha mo in return.. sarcastic and not too pleasant comments.. so parang not worth it na.. at least pag nag demand kami ng pera, beer and food, if they say no. ok lang, less hassle for us.
so we've concentrated on the gigs that do pay us to play..