Welcome to our annual examination of the plight of musicians’ seeking a living wage and better working conditions. This year, we take a closer look at the negligible revenue from streaming services.
SCROLL DOWN FOR GOV’T MULE PHOTO GALLERY, MUSICIAN COMMENTS
It’s apropos in some ways that the iconic band Gov’t Mule would be featured on Labor Day at Local Spins, after the band made a tour stop Sunday at Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw.
After all, the term “government mule” often describes “someone receiving inadequate or poor-quality resources” — referring to the failed promise of 40 acres and a mule for freed slaves…