Oh, the Sturgis thing was just a couple campground beer tent gigs; and twice in Deadwood which is 10 minutes from Sturgis. But, suffice to say if you play Saloon #10 during the rally it's friggin nuts. Good times. A local sound guy here used to run one of the main stage sound/lights; he'd make 60k for the week and did it for years.
The 2 inch tape deal was right after I got out of the military; joined a band that was already in the process of recording a demo to shop. So I jumped in and did some rhythm stuff but it was still fun, and a cool thing to be a part of for sure.
I just find it comical that, if someone on RT buys decent gear and enjoys it at home, that some others somehow "know it all" about each of our backgrounds, and how dare we own/play such nice gear if we aren't recording/being creative/touring or some such thing. News flash....playing guitar at home can be creative on it's own. And, it's really no ones damn business WHAT we do with the gear we enjoy.
You make clips? Good for you, and thanks for the effort.
Someone owns a silly expensive amp and that pisses you off? Then don't read the thread about it.
After all, it's rig talk and we talk gear. Get over it.