Hi All,
I'm starting a new cover band. Before I do this I always look into local competition and who is working the most to see if I can fill a void. I've set on doing 80's and 90's hip hop, rap, and R&B because there is a complete dearth of BANDS that do this, the popularity of the music in its "hey day," and the fact that the "young professionals" and party planners of today grew up on this stuff. I don't expect many people on this board to be down with the tunes, but believe me when I say they are fun, groovy, and vocally challenging, so I get to hone my skills too.
My questions are these: Who on this board would not play in a cover band? Who on this board will play anything for a paycheck? Who thinks a musician is compromising if they are not trying to bring new music into the world? Do you think I'm crazy? Am I sacrificing my integrity as an artist?
I get a lot of funny looks from friends and fellow players when I say what I'm putting together. Some of my band-mates in my original band outright cringe at the mention of my intentions and I get a whole lot of "I could NEVER do THAT!"
The only comments that outnumber the "WHA?!?" comments are the enthusiastic ones from my peers who are STOKED at the idea of four white guys in suits playing this music REALLY WELL. Without a single gig or demo we have offers to play parties and even a wedding.
I don't take myself too seriously and I love to play and make people dance. Is there anyone else on this board who thinks like me?
Oh yeah, and the money is nice too.
What are you thoughts?
I'm starting a new cover band. Before I do this I always look into local competition and who is working the most to see if I can fill a void. I've set on doing 80's and 90's hip hop, rap, and R&B because there is a complete dearth of BANDS that do this, the popularity of the music in its "hey day," and the fact that the "young professionals" and party planners of today grew up on this stuff. I don't expect many people on this board to be down with the tunes, but believe me when I say they are fun, groovy, and vocally challenging, so I get to hone my skills too.
My questions are these: Who on this board would not play in a cover band? Who on this board will play anything for a paycheck? Who thinks a musician is compromising if they are not trying to bring new music into the world? Do you think I'm crazy? Am I sacrificing my integrity as an artist?
I get a lot of funny looks from friends and fellow players when I say what I'm putting together. Some of my band-mates in my original band outright cringe at the mention of my intentions and I get a whole lot of "I could NEVER do THAT!"
The only comments that outnumber the "WHA?!?" comments are the enthusiastic ones from my peers who are STOKED at the idea of four white guys in suits playing this music REALLY WELL. Without a single gig or demo we have offers to play parties and even a wedding.
I don't take myself too seriously and I love to play and make people dance. Is there anyone else on this board who thinks like me?
Oh yeah, and the money is nice too.
What are you thoughts?