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Agreed, I think there was more money to go around back in the 60s & 70s when you had to buy music. Blue

Being able to make a living ( owning a home, a car, support a family and save money) from playing in a rock band is like winning the lottery. Out of all the guys I grew up playing music with only two made it. Al Anderson guitar Bob Marley and The Wailers. Al left for London with a one way ticket right after High School 1972. Chuck Burgi , drums Billy Joel . Chuck also left for London after High School and landed ajob with Brand X. Both are in their late 60s and currently on tour. Blue

I can go with that. Personality traits can prevent some from gigging. Blue

I can go with that. Personality traits can prevent some from gigging. Blue

I think all points you mentioned make my point. There are life circumstances and personality traits that prevent one from gigging. Like being an introvert and uncomfortable playing in public. That's understandable. However, to me that means life circumstance prevents one ftom gigging. It doesn't necessarily me one hates gigging. Blue

Excellent commentary as usual. Thanks Dave Blue

Never, I might wear a CBGBs or Blondie, Stones AC/DC. or KISS t shirt but I never wear my bands T Shirt anywhere. Blue

I don't think anyone hates gigging. I think there are some people who's life circumstances prevents them from gigging and I think ther are things that people don't like that are simply a part of being in a any band. And we all have to play gigs that are not great. I contend most dont do their homework and join the wrong band. My band is in business so yes, if theres business politics come into play. I'm good at playing politics. Blue

That definitely works Pete. I might even branch out into giving lessons. Pete, I had a great summer, lots of fun gigs. Extra cash from gigging paid all my bills this summer and I didn't touch my pension. That's a big deal for me Blue

Money & Fun Blue

I've been in the same band for the past 8 years. No intentions on leaving. Playing with good people is the most important part of being in a band for me. I have that and it's not easy to find. I'll take best people over best musicians any day of the week. Blue

Agreed, Most publically advertised opportunities are a waste of time. Blue

Hi Pete, I definitely get it. I want to stay as far as I can away from four hour bar gigs at this point. This summer I was spoiled by 1-2 hour gigs, higher profile gigs, bigger crowds and better pay . Blue

Hi Pete, I definitely get it. I want to stay as far as I can away from four hour bar gigs at this point. This summer I was spoiled by 1-2 hour gigs, higher profile gigs, bigger crowds and better pay . Blue

The music biz has changed so much since my day. Is there still such a thing as " the next big thing"? If there Is I would say there was more of an opportunity to become "the next big thing" back in my day. Blue

Funny how life works . I started playing in rock bands at age 12 in 1966. I've always been enthusiastic about playing but none of the really cool stuff happened for me until I was in my 60s. I don't mean fame and fortune. I mean being in the right band for me, consistent gigs, good gigs and making enough money to pay my bills. ( mortage, utilities, cell, WiFi, food and maintaining a vehicle ) Everything happens in a certain order for a reason. Blue

Nice assessment! If you change your mind you can crash at my place. I'm only 20 minutes north of Milwaukee. Blue

I have a feeling this is a few older guys that like The Eagles and want to hang out. The whole tribute market at the local level escapes me. Seems like you can only play special events or a 1 hour feature in a festival setting. You can't play a 4 hour bar gig. Blue

Call me an old grandpa , but how reliable are most 18 year olds. When I was 18 I'd skip out on a rehearsal if I had an opportunity with a lady. At 66 I wouldn't know what an opportunity with a lady was if it slapped me in the face. Maybe kids are different now. 18-30? Wouldn't a 30 year old be ancient to an 18 year old? I think it was 1972 when I was 18. Blue

Yes, I've heard of both bands. However, I can't name one song either band is known for. Blue

Really? does that mean taking up bass guitar is not as big of a thing as it was for our generation? Blue

Dave, hopefully were proof to the young bass players on BC that this bass playing stuff goes on for a long time. Blue

That's really cool Dave. Played to my largest crowd ever when we opened for The Charlie Daniels Band. When I was on stage and looked out at the crowd I also felt like all my hard work had paid off. Blue

Our guitarist had one of those flight cases for his amp. It's a pain to load in and out. Blue

Great comments Acebass. Yeah, "we want someone as committed as us" Yeah, so committed ,you didnt follow up on the initial ad you placed. Opportunity 4, 18years old. No way, I remember being 18 that would not work at all. Blue