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Yesterday's comment of the day comes Tom Montante in response to the South Sound Sidekick column — specifically Raymond Hayden's advice to new musicians and what to expect from the modern day music business.

Tom writes,

Being the owner of a small venue in Tacoma (Mandolin Cafe) for a short time, I can appreciate what Ray is saying. It takes hard work and a desire for the music. Tacoma has a budding music industry with many local artists who love what they do and do what they love. The support of the community is essential to the continued growth of all of these fine artists. Thank you Ray for being such a large part of the growth of the music industry locally.