Hostage? You can't use that word in this context because it means that someone is committing a crime. (And if that were the case, you would be talking to the police about it!)
If you don't like what the owner of a certain venue is doing, you're free (somewhat - the government collects taxes and does other immoral things that limit everyone's freedom) to try to open a competing venue, where you make the rules.
Also, to use the phrase "political fallout" when you're not talking about the government is confusing as hell. Relationships with family and friends do not qualify as political if we are to have a sensible discussion about this.
You're entitled to your opinion. It works like this: certain of our friends are afraid that if we started another session, they'd never get another gig again or soundboard job again, which would be a significant chunk of their income.
Also, to use the phrase "political fallout" when you're not talking about the government is confusing as hell.
That's either crazy talk, or a deliberate troll. There's definitely workplace politics in groups of musicians. Somehow, I am unconcerned about you in particular being confused.
You're entitled to your opinion. It works like this: certain of our friends are afraid that if we started another session, they'd never get another gig again or soundboard job again, which would be a significant chunk of their income.
Losing your current job is a lot less scary than losing your life.
If you don't like what the owner of a certain venue is doing, you're free (somewhat - the government collects taxes and does other immoral things that limit everyone's freedom) to try to open a competing venue, where you make the rules.
Also, to use the phrase "political fallout" when you're not talking about the government is confusing as hell. Relationships with family and friends do not qualify as political if we are to have a sensible discussion about this.