From: someone@anywheret.net   
      
   "Jim D"  wrote in message news:2019041812093199020-Not@ThisAddresscom...   
      
   > I'm done with loud stage levels.  Done.  Fini.  The end.   
      
   Sure, why not? It's more than about time. I've been sick of it since I was   
   16 and got into my first band.   
   Now it's time for something better!   
      
   > If cornered into a gig like that working as a sideman, I'll wear ear   
   > plugs. Proudly, openly, admittedly.  And I'll say why if ask.   
      
   I don't know if I'd let myself be cornered into something like that because   
   I've had enough of that!   
      
   > On my own gigs, since I'm the one booking and responsible for the gigs,   
   > I'm calling the shots on stage level. Either work below about 90 db, or   
   > get out.  And 90 db is actually pretty hot to my old tired ears. I'd be a   
   > lot happier in the low 80's.   
      
   JimD   
      
   90 dB is plenty of level, unless of course deafness has eliminated the   
   ability to hear it.   
      
   Ouisie   
      
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