My money. My choice. And the beautiful thing was, I didn't create a scene. When you're right, you're right. The band got the boot for their appearance.
Yes, and he posted on another forum "Bought a $8 harmonica for xmas & found out I love to play. Is 63 too old for a beginner to try out for Jerry Murad's Harmonicats? Would it be fun?"
If I was mad about enforcing a dress code, I wouldn't have went back. It's about creating an atmosphere. And the band failed in that respect. Hence, they never played there again.
It was a jazz club and yes I cared when we were made to go home and change clothes to get in, and pay $35 a piece, to hear a local jazz quartet in 1996. And I never mentioned suits and ties.