rogue_drummer
Gold Member
Our band Big Rye Little Whiskey had a scheduled rehearsal at our usual rehearsal place - a local Sports Bar. We rehearse in a large room at the back of the bar / game room area.
Last night we gathered there and found out the owners wanted to remodel the concert / stage area in the back where we usually rehearse. Ok. That's fine. They hinted to us previously that they were planning on doing that. Our bass player had class anyway and couldn't make it. So the remaining 3 of us - lead, rhythm, drummer, sat down at a table and had a few beers. Soon the conversation turned to what types of songs we need to include in our set lists, how to play them live, when to included them, when to play our originals, recording songs, flyers, logistics, PA systems and monitors, etc. Even who to get to manage us / book us. What upcoming gigs we have, possible gigs, etc.
Even though we didn't play a note, it was a very productive session just planning out the next few months of the band. Ways to proceed, whom to contact, how many more demo CDs we need to burn, etc.
And it didn't hurt that there was plenty of eye candy on display at the bar, either! LOL
Anyway, I just wanted to report that sometimes taking a break from playing and rehearsing and sitting down to discuss actual business matters can be very productive and yield ideas that nobody may not have considered before.
I believe we spent our time well last night.
Last night we gathered there and found out the owners wanted to remodel the concert / stage area in the back where we usually rehearse. Ok. That's fine. They hinted to us previously that they were planning on doing that. Our bass player had class anyway and couldn't make it. So the remaining 3 of us - lead, rhythm, drummer, sat down at a table and had a few beers. Soon the conversation turned to what types of songs we need to include in our set lists, how to play them live, when to included them, when to play our originals, recording songs, flyers, logistics, PA systems and monitors, etc. Even who to get to manage us / book us. What upcoming gigs we have, possible gigs, etc.
Even though we didn't play a note, it was a very productive session just planning out the next few months of the band. Ways to proceed, whom to contact, how many more demo CDs we need to burn, etc.
And it didn't hurt that there was plenty of eye candy on display at the bar, either! LOL
Anyway, I just wanted to report that sometimes taking a break from playing and rehearsing and sitting down to discuss actual business matters can be very productive and yield ideas that nobody may not have considered before.
I believe we spent our time well last night.