Nod to Chip's idea about this thread

So as some of you know, the band I was practicing hard with… suddenly evaporated. I have not quit practicing by any means and more determined than ever to get back into one. Creating a band or joining one.

So far, all I’ve done is talk to misc. people and subscribe to Bandmix. Bandmix is problem. The only way to correspond with groups and people is join the premium subscription at $10/month. So I can’t currently talk to anyone. They just see me and I see them.

But recently a group, that obviously paid, contacted me. As typical, here’s the rub… in the short paragraph to me, they practice in the middle of nowhere. The practice drive could be 45+ minutes.

So my self debate is do I really want to drive that far, to little, probably hole in the wall bars? I do not. But I need to find out what they are talking about.

The other self debate is the type of music.   “We are a cover band, however we try not to do those same songs every cover band does guess you could say we are a Blues/Funk kind a band.” Funk I like, but Blues for the most part bore me.

I know what I should do… is call. I’m still sorting out driving that far just for practice.

As for paying a subscription fee to a site, personally I wouldn't do it. They are like dating sites. You pay, but no reward follows. There are better ways to get your services/name out there and you should start at your local music dealers/repairs shops. Talk to the people that work there. They are going to have the hookups and knowledge of who is looking for a drummer, etc....Also, you can put up a flyer detailing your services there as well and it's always free. Well, it is here anyway. But as I said before, talking to those that work there is the absolute best way of networking and the perks of it all (besides getting your name out there) is that when you become friends with these guys, you will most likely get discounts on equipment on all future purchases. I always did. Hope this helps.

I'm on the fence about bandmix. Even if the site leads to one good band, it's paid for itself. On the other hand, it might not do a thing. I do have my number and email secretively in my listing. Hehehe. Not secret to onlookers. Secretive to Bandmix coding and censorship of posting that info. Hehehe.

Taking your advice, I have been talking to the drum guys at Guitar Center and one of the local Music Shops. So far, none of those shops have a display board. I find that odd.
And talking to anybody that listens. I do need to talk to my neighbors son. He and I are good friends and he plays out regularly with his 3 piece band.

So I talked to the guy who contacted me.

Day late and dollar short. They found a drummer this morning.

Anyway, it was a great talk. I love talking music. Sounds like they will do well. Male and Female singer doing 2nd tier hits for their cover material. I might of had regrets with the long drives.

In the end, I gotta keep putting myself out there.

Yep and maybe one day you'll see me on Behind the Music

wait

what?

It will shoot to Number 1 by Noon.
Be in the cut out bin by Two
And become a collectible by Six






George Carlin

OK, so I put my ad out on Craigslist. Let's see what happens.

You sure you want to add Serial Killers into your band? If you do, you should name it that and be ironic about it all.   

Ha. This has sitcom written all over it. If they ever make this a TV series, I am soooooooooo watching this. Better luck next time Mac. Par for the course.

Two of the band guys (guitarist & bass), called to jam recently. It was fun. Tony the guitarist sakes if we would consider continuing working on his material. I didn't answer. I was tired.

This weekend I found an ad for a band needing to replace their drummer. My age I believe. A female singer. Some really great songs in their list. Negotiating a time to audition. Cross fingers.

I'm still trying to convince my wife I need to get a PA. I can't depend on the band to have the right equipment.