Any money we made from the band went to recording and band bills, so we
all maintained day jobs to pay the rent. The first job I got in Seattle was as a billposter for Rhoda Mueller
manager of the Fabulous Rainbow. She ran music 6 or 7 nights a week
in the style of New Orlean's Tippitina's. Her passion was for national
jazz and blues but she packed the club weekends with hot local rhythm
and blues. She had a love and passion for what she did and she promoted
with a fervor. Although the room was lacking in size and dressing room
accomodations, everyone loved to play there as it was a party.
In Washington State, bars quit serving by 1:30 a.m. and cleared people
out by 2:00. I knocked on the door about 3:00 a.m. one night,
the lights inside though the place looked to be totally dark all lights out. Once I was recognized and let
in, as my eyes adjusted I was shocked to see how many musicians were
huddled around tables having late night discussions.
Weekends were reserved for blues and R&B but
Rhoda ran music 7 nights a week and would give up-and-coming bands a shot.
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