minstrel: Re: SCA to professional

[Tadhg O Cuileannain]

I was a professional musician before I joined the SCA.  And one of the
reasons I joined the SCA (after retiring from playing rock & roll for
money) was to be able to play music for an audience without the pressure
of trying to make a career of it.  (There was also the minor fact that
my musical interests had changed).  I've been a little disappointed in
the level of interest in period music in the SCA (most people seem to
prefer filk), but it seems unrealistic to see the SCA as a springboard
to a career in early music (a degree from Indiana U. is a better
approach).  I like the fact that I can just stroll around playing tunes
at an event and people can listen or not listen as they choose.  Of
course, I'd much prefer that they listen (and throw money).

Tadhg