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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Amanda Palmer, Kickstarter Millionaire, Asking Musicians to Play for Free...

Thursday, September 13, 2012
by  paul

Can you get away this anymore, especially after hitting the Kickstarter lottery? Apparently not: after soliciting for dozens of volunteer, 'professional-ish,' unpaid musicians to join her recently-started tour, Amanda Palmer is now facing some backlash from the musician community.  

Like this professional touring musician, who asked Palmer to at least pay minimum union rates - especially when asking for qualified players that are screened beforehand.  He wants her to change her mind.   

amandapalmer.net: "Wanted: Horn-y and String-y Volunteers for the Grand Theft Orchestra Tour!!!"

(Written while listening to The Used.)



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