So this seems to be the dynamic of the band. You want to improve, and everyone else doesn't know what you're talking about. Lol. Patterns in bands (and relationships) are set early on. It's clear what the pattern of this band is. It will continue to frustrate you, because you care more about actually working on rough spots then the others do apparently. Maybe take the next 3 weeks and look around. You need to find people who are more in line with your amount of commitment and caring. You've outgrown this band already. That was quick lol. Maybe check out open mics and start to network. Or answer ads in music shops and CL. Your current band is a bit lackadaisical it seems. No sense in getting upset over that, you can't change anyone but yourself. I really am tickled over how much you care about it. It's awesome. You are doing yourself proud.
So this seems to be the dynamic of the band. You want to improve, and everyone else doesn't know what you're talking about. Lol. Patterns in bands (and relationships) are set early on. It's clear what the pattern of this band is. It will continue to frustrate you, because you care more about actually working on rough spots then the others do apparently. Maybe take the next 3 weeks and look around. You need to find people who are more in line with your amount of commitment and caring. You've outgrown this band already. That was quick lol. Maybe check out open mics and start to network. Or answer ads in music shops and CL. Your current band is a bit lackadaisical it seems. No sense in getting upset over that, you can't change anyone but yourself. I really am tickled over how much you care about it. It's awesome. You are doing yourself proud.
However they just informed me they don't have any time over the next 3 weeks (first I'm hearing of this). so I figure it will be a month or so before we even see each other again.
I have already began scouring Craigslist ads. I just don't think I'm going to be happy with these girls. They aren't bad people, just not on the same plane as I am when it comes to the way they approach music. I haven't said anything to them and won't until something else gels. The boyfriend is considering starting a band with me which would be great since we know each other's tastes and his skill level would definitely push mine. He just has to figure out if his hearing problems can handle it. If not, we'll keep looking. I really want more chances to gig and get out there. The challenge of playing live music is really appealing and I loved having to learn to adjust on the fly. (I know, I know, you all told me this but I had to experience it for myself...lol. I'm stubborn like that). All I know is that this is something I have to do and eventually it will happen
Good grief, Mary, your enthusiasm is almost enough to make me want to gig more! Almost.
....
This is priceless... Not me, I'll let Mary enjoy it.
Did the Guru go out with you?Oh, I'm just a bit keyed up because I played out last Sunday First time in maybe a year and it was a lot of fun.
Fun = yes, & great pay too. We do at least 3 a year. One next saturday actually. Great stage (see some of our videos), & a good size crowd too. The one we're doing in October is around 6,000 audience - not that shabbyWe can possibly parlay this into many Harley biker events, and they pay good.
But wait - there are risks - you're likely to be persuaded to join in extra curricular activities such as this:
Yes, the reason I kept my Tshirt on was there's no shower facility, & raw egg isn't exactly pleasant after a few hours. We did manage to find a (very cold) hosepipe for dousing down though Funny video clip. I only found it online today!Oh, you were having lots of fun that day. Looks like he got you a couple times with a nice raw egg. Pretty cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.
You watched the video? --- brave! Actually Mary, sans eggs, I'm pretty sure you'd love those gigs. We're playing again next week, so you can judge for yourself when I get some footage upI'm kind of a snob when it comes to my "bike". I consider myself a motorcyclist, not a biker chick which I just think conjures up the wrong image. So, no, I don't think the whole egg thing would be my cup of tea