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We also suffer from lack of practice. We gig at least once a week but that's not the same as a band rehearsal. I'm also rareley happy with my playing. Blue

Dave, I thought it was a bad move adding Rabbit to our last set. I couldn't have been more wrong. People go nuts for that song. The crowd always sings along and it seems like people of all ages know it. Blue

I have absolutely no say in the material we perform and prefer it that way. There are several songs we do that I personally don't care for. I put more effort into those songs than I do for the songs I love playing. We played " White Rabbit" last night with an extended free form intro and I had a blast with it. I say; " Always play the best bass you can and stay focused." Blue

I have the best of both worlds. We're a cover band, but we have 3 CDs of originals. However, I prefer performing covers and for me and what I do with bass lines it's very creatively fulfilling. Unfortunately if we were to play only originals we wouldn't be a thriving gigging band. I think originals are fine for those local unsigned bands that are not interested in the gigging part of playing. But let's not forget location. There are some regions in the States where originals bands have a lot of support and there's plentyof paid gigs for them.I can't speak for the UK. Blue

Again it's about location. Your in a good location. If my band we're to fold, it would be impossible to find another gigging band that makes money. Blue

Depends on location. There little to no gigs in Milwaukee for Originals bands and actually no paying gigs. Cover Bands, the label is too broad. There's the Bon Jovi " Living On Prayer and Journey "Don't Stop Believing" cover bands which is completely different than covering Howlin Wolf or Slim Harpo. Blue

We played the St. John's Church Festival last night. A very long 5:30-9:30. Tough gig, we're not a Church Festival band Other than a few high points, it wasn't a great gig, however we worked very hard. Those of you that gig with full sound and lights know what I mean. Blue

I think there are core issues in both camps. Originals Writing good material. Covers Having the production values and ability to deliver a high quality covers. Blue

I have 5 pairs of the pictured jeans and probably a dozen Black t shirts. I'm set. 😁 Blue

Athletic cut Black t shirts, jeans and colorful Nike's. No matter what you wear, how good do we look at 65? Blue

Unfortunately I don't have that option. Blue

Nice pics, looks like you had a nice size crowd. Blue

No, a few choice childhood friends. Blue

If the money is good I can deal with a##eholes. Blue

We did both at that age. At the time being in a band was the only way I could get sh@##ed. Blue

Did you have your " this band could potentially be a problem" meter on when you auditioned? Blue

Health and family, probably high up on the list of why we quit bands. Blue

Why If the gigs dried up and there was no plan to build up business. When I would never give notice until I had found a new working opportunity. How Diplomatically & fair Personality clashes, I make it a point to be nice to all band members. It's a business for me and I never get close with band members. For those of us that have been around for a few sunmers, we can usually detect potential personality conflicts at the audition stage of the game. Blue

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

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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