[real saxophonist]

I've been an independent contractor on many gigs, never in California. I also missed out on a couple of gigs because I refused to join the union.

I feel sorry for the people out there, because that's one of the few places one can actually make a living making music. Most of us have to have a day gig, be that teaching or whatever.

[willyd]

what is dumb about this law is that most people who drive for uber also drive for lyft and have both apps open at the same time... making them the exact definition for a contractor. They work for multiple companies providing services.

[DoodleBob]

As this expletive-laden but accurate article highlights, this could indeed drive work to Nashville and NY and elsewhere. The music industry impact hasn't garnered much attention but, I suspect, it is more impactful in that industry vs journalism.

Again, not all musicians are Dems, and anytime the govt hurts the people with stupid laws it is not a time to cheer.

[BlueLancer]

I also missed out on a couple of gigs because I refused to join the union.

Listen .. let me talk to Bob and see if we can put your band on contract waivers for tonight ...

[cymbeline]

“... one can actually make a living making music”

I’m not unsympathetic toward you but making music is an art.

Most artists don’t continuously produce good work.

Therefore, it is by nature a part time job if “job” means making money doing it.