I think its all fine and dandy having love for the bay area and all, but like its been said time and time again, the world is bigger than the bay. The network is a powerful tool, but if you keep your mind closed, you lose opportnities that may open doors for you.
Bottom line is, cats in New York are getting beaded, in the indie circuit and beyond. How mnyof ya'll on here paid your ren and bills with your last royalty check? ok then....