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Hi Patrick,

I can't speak for any place but Vancouver. Here we have a vibrant music scene, in that there are many creative musicians (some of whom are almost "off the radar") who are a pleasure to play with. If you want to be creative, there are plenty of people here to do that with, and you'll be welcomed.

Unfortunately, the numbers of places to be paid to play music (of any kind) has not kept pace with the number of players. It has been going in the other direction. Door gigs abound, many people go home with little or no money, just glad to be out playing. Almost everybody teaches or does a day gig (or two) in order to keep up with the cost of living in this beautiful, temperate city (I LOVE Melbourne, by the way).

I've heard Toronto perhaps has more playing opportunities (and more players, of course), and Montreal has a great scene, too. I guess there are a lot of things to factor in any move...whatever you do, good luck to you!

Cheers,

Allan