I've been playing since 12 and toured heavily through the mid 80's and 90's. Since 99' i've been doing nothing but session work, but now have many offers to play live again. I find my self to be conditioned to play only 4 to 5 songs in a recording session compared to a full nights worth of songs. Now at 43, The thought of playing in Bars again really doesn't sound appealing. I recently recorded drums for Tommy Skeoch's (ex Tesla) second solo album and he wants me to play live with him also.
Am I being lazy? How do I get that fire back to want to be able to play full live shows again?
I know it takes practice to condition myself for a full night of playing, but I feel through the years of recording my interest in playing live with all the hassles that come with it has faded somehow. Kinda hard to explain... Got a set list from a local band and was learning the songs, but Just seems like a same ole same ole feeling.. Boring.. I want to play live or at least I tell myself I want to play live.. The money is good and could always use extra money..
Just need to find that fire and drive to want to put in hours of practice for conditioning..
Anyone else going through the same? Any idea's?
Thanks
Am I being lazy? How do I get that fire back to want to be able to play full live shows again?
I know it takes practice to condition myself for a full night of playing, but I feel through the years of recording my interest in playing live with all the hassles that come with it has faded somehow. Kinda hard to explain... Got a set list from a local band and was learning the songs, but Just seems like a same ole same ole feeling.. Boring.. I want to play live or at least I tell myself I want to play live.. The money is good and could always use extra money..
Just need to find that fire and drive to want to put in hours of practice for conditioning..
Anyone else going through the same? Any idea's?
Thanks