different system in the UK - a lot laxer for musicians playing pubs and small venues - its mostly a cash basis.

it's a good few years since it affected me but only when we were booked through an agent did the tax issue arise. gave rise to the old joke..........'no photographs for security reasons..................social security.....'

mind you going back an even longer time I seem to remember at some of the bigger clubs we had to hand over our set list for Performing Rights Society requirements.

on the other hand in those days if we were paid by cheque, you could sign it on the back and cash it at the bar.

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck played in a lot of bands...............