Getting Fired

Jon,

I've considered you my friend all this time, I've been playing your event for two years, since April 2014. I'm really disappointed that I have been dismissed. The haters have appeared. Last month, an old Irish man came all the way up the hill to ask me to stop singing and performing. I told him I would not. I assume this was one of the haters. I want you to be aware of of what I am doing as a performer. I was offered all four days at the Temecula County Fair this weekend and I turned today down, because of my loyalty to your Swap Meet. My band and I have been hired in July for 5 weeks at $400.00 each week for a two hour gig each Saturday. I've played the Riverside County Fair last month. and will be returning to the San Diego County Fair this year. I did 102 gigs last year and made sure or tried to make yours each month.

There has always been great support from your vendors. There were a couple near me that always applaud and make sure that I have made enough tips to make me want to return. The food truck guy and his wife have always made sure I had food and drink if I needed it. I've met great people out there. Got several private party gigs from your customers. I've always made $30 to $50 there each month, which means at least 30 people like what I do.

I love the acoustics there, I always have. I've had customers walk all the way up the hill to find me to give me a tip or compliment what I do. 

I know you have a responsibility to your event and your bosses, but I would suggest, in the future, that instead of reacting to the haters that you take a vote. Each of your vendors have to pay you- have them cast a ballot to decide the fate of the performer. I think you will be surprised.

Anyway, I'm sorry to lose you as a friend. I'm sorry to lose the Swap Meet. If you ever manage to find anyone willing to perform out there again, I'd suggest you work harder to keep them. The venue can't support a band and the power is problematic. I'm afraid it's going to be somebody like me.

With regret,

Dan McNay