For me, i like playing covers because: 1) i enjoy playing tunes by my favourite bands 2) people in pubs dig it 3) you can put together a set and start gigging in half the time of an original band. ideal if you're short on time 4) Play 2 hour shows right off the bat rather than 20 minute slots 5) i'm not particularly arty or creative, so i find original music a frustrating process When i started out, playing covers wasn't the 'aspiration' but having done both originals and covers, the latter sits most comfortably with me Money has nothing to do with it