Bluewine

I thought this might be an interesting discussion, quitting your band, why, when and how? Lot's of variables here, from location, age, type of band and level of play ( local, regional, international, signed unsigned) For the purpose of this discussion, I think it will be more relevant to keep it to the average guy playing pubs, local festivals and community events. What are some of the reasons you would quit, when you would quit and how you would tell the band. Blue

They look too nice to sell Blue

I'm not sure every band has those types of expenses. Blue

Never thought of it that way, especially being the money hound I am. That was business we generated, those were our costumers. Probably a good way to pitch our business to someone else. Problem is, the number of owners that know how manage live music is dwindling at a rapid pace In the Milwaukee area. Blue

I hope you guys are family with Rustees work on Fresh and that he replaced Larry Graham in Sly & The Family Stone. Nobody but Rustee can throw down bass like this:;

Thing is, I've dropped a lot of cash at Cream City. Some of you have seen pics of my 1991 Gibson Thunderbird, German made Hofner Club bass with Cavern Club PU spacing, my Gold Top Les Paul bass and my Gibson ES-335 Bass in vintage faded cherry with vanilla binding. All purchased from Cream City ( they ship to the UK) https://www.creamcitymusic.com/ When I walk into that store they treat me like a king and the owner always comes out to talk with me. Blue

I can't speak for all of my generation, but me, I'm not old and will never be old. I'm older but not old. Huge difference. And yes, I get that brick and mortar is dieing fast. Blue

Just found out Arribas has new owners. Pool tables in and no more live music. Blue

I like seeing and talking to people I do business with. I've never and will never buy an amp or bass online. Blue

Excellent luthier on staff and huge selection of vintage and high end basses Cream City Music. Blue

Yeah, all of our CDs are sold at gigs People still buy CDs, especially the 60 plus crowd. Blue

Once you make your cost back is every profit after that? Blue

Rustee Allen

"Fantastic Drummer" that's key. Blue

It was 100 degrees and humid, you must have a towel. What's a frood? Blue

I think the whole idea or the importance of the bass player locking in with the drummer is a bass player value. I don't think it's anything all drummers get or have value for. Blue

Sorry guys, I get it. Cue or que, drummers switching beats and not paying attention makes our job twice as hard. Blue

I'm a huge fan. Lizzy can do no wrong in my book. Blue

It's a phone video with poor sound, but I can isolate Lizzy's vocal talent and stage presence. In my opinion Lizzy has a great vocals for rock and she always great on stage and always looks great on stage. She's hot. Blue

I give accent ques to our drummer. I'm struggling with him following acknowledging my ques Blue

I can't believe how many drummers live in their own little world and pay little to no attention to what's going on around them. Blue

Very astute comment. And I agree. WOAH! Blue

What? So nobody likes attractive talented young rock ladies anymore? Blue

Yeah, Lizzy and her brother were just a tad late for what they do. I know when they played Summerfest here in Milwaukee last year, there was a line a mile long for their merch. Blue

I would warn any new or young band to be careful about taking bar or pub gigs where business is slow and probably don't take in enough cash to pay you. Blue