PorkPieGuy
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A friend from work (also a drummer) and I were talking last week about upcoming gigs and practices, and our conversation moved into talking about other drummers we know, and it reminded me of a guy I've known for quite a while. He played percussion all through high school and apparently had some pretty decent equipment at home (set of 90's DW's or so I heard). He sort of just messed around with bands and whatnot, but he never was in a band that did anything. From what I can tell he's perfectly happy just playing along with MP3's at his house and practicing rudiments.
The friend who I was chatting with doesn't really practice on his own, but he enjoys getting together and just jamming in his basement. He doesn't care at all about going out and playing live. He told me he is content on just playing in his house once a week or so.
For me, I love playing live more than anything. I do enjoy a good practice, don't get be wrong; however, I like the experience of playing in front of other people. I have always had a "gig bug." As a matter of fact, my wife says that I'm happiest whenever I get to play music and play out. I've played a TON of different genres over the years, so it doesn't really matter what I play - as long as it's in front of others, I'm doing well. Yes, the load-ins and load-outs can suck...especially if you are the drummer AND the PA guy, but it's still worth it to me.
I know that there is value in playing by oneself, jamming with others at home, and playing out in front of others. Is there one of these that you are particularly drawn to?
The friend who I was chatting with doesn't really practice on his own, but he enjoys getting together and just jamming in his basement. He doesn't care at all about going out and playing live. He told me he is content on just playing in his house once a week or so.
For me, I love playing live more than anything. I do enjoy a good practice, don't get be wrong; however, I like the experience of playing in front of other people. I have always had a "gig bug." As a matter of fact, my wife says that I'm happiest whenever I get to play music and play out. I've played a TON of different genres over the years, so it doesn't really matter what I play - as long as it's in front of others, I'm doing well. Yes, the load-ins and load-outs can suck...especially if you are the drummer AND the PA guy, but it's still worth it to me.
I know that there is value in playing by oneself, jamming with others at home, and playing out in front of others. Is there one of these that you are particularly drawn to?