Hide the ducks, the musicians are coming
From the DCVB, re pato:
—Amagueu els patos, que vénen els músics!: ho diuen per recomanar prendre precaucions davant un perill imminent (Val.). Els músics hostatjats tenen fama de menjar tot quant troben a la casa.
One recalls a barbecue gig where all the meat and beer was consumed before the 50-odd guests arrived in their bus. Billing was a challenge.
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