Andy
Honorary Member
Cheers Joe,
yes, I'm a positive guy. There's been enough challenges and crap in my life, so I regard being negative as a waste of time.
Good to read of your earlier band experiences. Actually, I got crapped on in both band & sideman settings back in the day. Those experiences were the main reason for me giving up playing. I've found that it's not the context (band, session, sideman, etc), it's the people. In my reincarnation years, I'm with a great group of guys. Mutual respect, sensitivity towards each other's circumstances, zero BS musical difference resolution, & a general vibe of empathy. Very difficult to find, as I'm sure you know.
Joe, it strikes me that you've found a similar situation. You've worked with these guys extensively. They're great players, you know what makes them tick, & that brings about a security & objectivity that's a perfect platform. More than that, the band relationship comes through in the music. The very fact that you'd be bothered about avoiding non paying gigs because of the needs of the band members, tells me much about you, & the respect you have for your "team".
Of course, let's get real here. There's no way your band would ever go out for $100 (well, perhaps the occasional quality charity bash), you're just too good for that. A different league my friend. Good luck with the project Joe, although I suspect you're unlikely to need it.
yes, I'm a positive guy. There's been enough challenges and crap in my life, so I regard being negative as a waste of time.
Good to read of your earlier band experiences. Actually, I got crapped on in both band & sideman settings back in the day. Those experiences were the main reason for me giving up playing. I've found that it's not the context (band, session, sideman, etc), it's the people. In my reincarnation years, I'm with a great group of guys. Mutual respect, sensitivity towards each other's circumstances, zero BS musical difference resolution, & a general vibe of empathy. Very difficult to find, as I'm sure you know.
Joe, it strikes me that you've found a similar situation. You've worked with these guys extensively. They're great players, you know what makes them tick, & that brings about a security & objectivity that's a perfect platform. More than that, the band relationship comes through in the music. The very fact that you'd be bothered about avoiding non paying gigs because of the needs of the band members, tells me much about you, & the respect you have for your "team".
Of course, let's get real here. There's no way your band would ever go out for $100 (well, perhaps the occasional quality charity bash), you're just too good for that. A different league my friend. Good luck with the project Joe, although I suspect you're unlikely to need it.