Damn, that would suck. I always paid my bandmates right after the gig.

But this one time I had a drummer sit in who had a drinking problem and I had to babysit him all day to be sure he was sober for the gig.

We made about $400 each that night and I paid everyone right in front of each member but when I got to him and was just about to hand him his money, I pulled back my hand and said, "Wait a minute, I have to charge you for babysitting services."

He looked at me surprised as I tallied up the fees, adding 30% because I charge more to babysit adults. The total came out to his entire $400 cut.

Without missing a beat he said, "You want to buy some boots?", as he took them off his feet and showed them off. They were pretty cool boots and in my size to boot.

"How much?", I asked.

"$200.", he said.

I bought the boots and eventually his pants, belt, shirt, and everything he had on him save his underwear.

He walked out of the club with a case of cold beer a handful of cash and wearing only his underwear. Funny as hell.

I'm happy to say he is clean and sober now for many years and still is rocking the drums.