Playing house parties for well heeled individuals is one of the ways that lower tiered musicians who have smaller fan bases can put food on the table without resorting to day work. Playing for the wealthy homeowner and their friends is much better than playing in some club because the fee is guaranteed, and the performer generally gets to stay and eat at the house rather than sleeping at a flea bag and eating fast food.

The rich are the most cultured people there are. What have you done for an artist lately?