1 hit wonder
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Recent experiences: Monday's jam was outside and it's too hot right now, even at night. I was invited to play but declined. A seasoned singer asked about it because he was due up, but it was just the heat is what I told him.
Tuesday: I played a jam inside. We followed polished and accompished musicians that produced a great set to a good crowd. Had I played Monday night it woulda been during one of the best sets, but I play every weekend for money unlike the guy who did play in my place. Good to see him play.
Much of the crowd was gone after that. When it was my turn, the singer harmonica player I sat behind for our set isn't good. I knew that going in. He's oblivious to his tone.
His voice is poor (squeaky) and his harp playing is 3 or 4 notes only. He behaves like he's owning the stage, but he's kidding himself. I'm not embarrassed playing behind people who don't know that they suck. Though, maybe they know but want to be a part anyway. Hey, I struggled with foot timing when I started doing jams and sets suffered. Open jams are like AYSO soccer in the States: everybody gets to play. So at jams, you take your set or you don't play. Other players will notice if you do ok no matter who you play with.
The bass player we had was the best player you can get. The guitar player was ok. Not very experienced as a lead presence but he sorta kept up.
The set after us had the over the top jazz drummer that we all like to watch, the same bad ass bass player, they had the host keyboard player and guitar player. They had a singer that always does the same songs because people love it and he does them well. He should since he does the same thing everytime. He did Sara Smile, Superstition, Brick House and a Sam Cook song. Change is Gonna Come, maybe? Not much blues happening. But they did a great set.
Ours was the worst set. No wrecks, except the singer truncated a couple of measures of music by coming in early. The bass player had zero problems following him, nor did I. The set was just how it is.
There were 3 other drummers there. All better than me, but I already knew that. One has recorded his own record, taught extensively and is professionally trained. Another has toured extensively and played for at least 20 years and the other has been at his top level since the early 90s. Don't know his training level but he was probably about 30 in the early 90s. None quit for 15 years like I did so they're all an inspiration for me. The last one mentioned has an attitude that you aren't really accepted if you don't achieve the level that he has set for acceptance. His regular band is great, especially the guitar player but they both haven't shown an interest in cultivating a fan following. His playing is super solid and his hihat is well refined. He played Walkin The Dog, which I feel I play better. Sometimes the little victories motivate you.
Tuesday: I played a jam inside. We followed polished and accompished musicians that produced a great set to a good crowd. Had I played Monday night it woulda been during one of the best sets, but I play every weekend for money unlike the guy who did play in my place. Good to see him play.
Much of the crowd was gone after that. When it was my turn, the singer harmonica player I sat behind for our set isn't good. I knew that going in. He's oblivious to his tone.
His voice is poor (squeaky) and his harp playing is 3 or 4 notes only. He behaves like he's owning the stage, but he's kidding himself. I'm not embarrassed playing behind people who don't know that they suck. Though, maybe they know but want to be a part anyway. Hey, I struggled with foot timing when I started doing jams and sets suffered. Open jams are like AYSO soccer in the States: everybody gets to play. So at jams, you take your set or you don't play. Other players will notice if you do ok no matter who you play with.
The bass player we had was the best player you can get. The guitar player was ok. Not very experienced as a lead presence but he sorta kept up.
The set after us had the over the top jazz drummer that we all like to watch, the same bad ass bass player, they had the host keyboard player and guitar player. They had a singer that always does the same songs because people love it and he does them well. He should since he does the same thing everytime. He did Sara Smile, Superstition, Brick House and a Sam Cook song. Change is Gonna Come, maybe? Not much blues happening. But they did a great set.
Ours was the worst set. No wrecks, except the singer truncated a couple of measures of music by coming in early. The bass player had zero problems following him, nor did I. The set was just how it is.
There were 3 other drummers there. All better than me, but I already knew that. One has recorded his own record, taught extensively and is professionally trained. Another has toured extensively and played for at least 20 years and the other has been at his top level since the early 90s. Don't know his training level but he was probably about 30 in the early 90s. None quit for 15 years like I did so they're all an inspiration for me. The last one mentioned has an attitude that you aren't really accepted if you don't achieve the level that he has set for acceptance. His regular band is great, especially the guitar player but they both haven't shown an interest in cultivating a fan following. His playing is super solid and his hihat is well refined. He played Walkin The Dog, which I feel I play better. Sometimes the little victories motivate you.
