Demise of my first band

[seashell]

Well, it had to come in the end. We had been growing apart and we didn't have much in common any more. There had been the occasional arguments, but in the end the split was quite amicable. We felt it was time for us all to be free to meet other bands. So we decided to call it a day. I've got custody of the drummer.

Alas Spectrum, the first band that would ever have me, is no more. Drummer and I are in another band anyway. We'd both been thinking we'd quite like to split, but we didn't want to let down the guitarist as he is a nice chap. But luckily for everyone, it was the guitarist who told us yesterday that he didn't want to carry on. Singer had one foot out of the door anyway as he is also a performance poet, and that had been taking up loads of his time recently.

I'll always look back on Spectrum with great fondness. We were a band of limited talents, and a somewhat ill matched little foursome. But I am so grateful to the guys for giving me my first 'break'. It's not everyone who would have taken on on a middle aged woman who had only been playing for just over a year.

However, onwards and upwards for 2014! Drummer and I can really concentrate on the other band now.

[xgsjx]

When I read the title I was expecting a sad story, but it's actually a good one. You got a foot into playing & now onwards to something that may suit you better.

Good stuff.

[Happy Jack]

You gave up the chance to have your own performance poet?

[Jonnyboy Rotten]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389083711' post='2329595']
Singer had one foot out of the door anyway as he is also a performance poet, and that had been taking up loads of his time recently.

[/quote]

Thats what singing is isn't it?!

Oh well - GLWTNB!

[KevB]

Every dark cloud has a silver lining, or in shell's case a little puddle of sun

[seashell]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1389084285' post='2329604']
You gave up the chance to have your own performance poet?


[/quote]

What we really wanted was a Mime!

[seashell]

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1389089034' post='2329647']
Every dark cloud has a silver lining, or in shell's case a little puddle of sun
[/quote]

Thanks Kev

It's only just dawning on me that I need never play the lamentable 'Rourke's Drift' ever again!

[discreet]

Hooray! ...'Performance Poet'? It's not [i]him[/i], is it??



Good luck... nothing worse than doing one thing when you really want to do another. Fnarr.

[flyfisher]

If you got a drummer you enjoy playing with then it looks like you're the winner.

Wish I was in the same boat.

[seashell]

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1389095983' post='2329765']
If you got a drummer you enjoy playing with then it looks like you're the winner.


[/quote]

Yes, I'm really lucky. We both started playing about the same time, so when we joined Spectrum we were both quite new. But neither of us was letting on to that at the time! I think we've been gradually improving together which has been great.

[BassTractor]

Indeed, surprisingly, this turned out to be a rather good read after all.
Well done, Shell and guys, for splitting amicably. Good luck with the other band!
And those above are right, I think: a bass/drums duo that works well together can conquer the world.

You could help Mark with Poland this saturday.

Edited January 7, 2014 by BassTractor

[KevB]

FWIW I saw Shelley briefly play with both bands at a jam session and I thought from the off that the one that is carrying on looked a far more commercially giggable proposition than the one that has folded. For someone who hasn't been drumming that long (though I know naff all about drumming god knows I've played with a few in my time) I thought he did a sterling job last time I saw you all play. As said before if you can develope together and become a tight unit that's half the battle in a band.

[SpaceChick]

Great news Shell, whilst its always a bitter sweet, its onwards and upwards for you now.

[icastle]

Is the new band called The Mysterons by any chance?

[leschirons]

Best of luck with the remaining band. It's all part of the rock and roll circus. Re your comment about being gratefull about them taking on a middle aged woman etc, I'm sure they wouldn't have had you not been up to the job. Don't sell yourself short and rock on.

[White Cloud]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389083711' post='2329595']
However, onwards and upwards for 2014! Drummer and I can really concentrate on the other band now.
[/quote]
A shame...but nothing stays the same forever. The only universal constant is change.

You have a great attitude though, enjoy the journey!

[Dingus]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389093429' post='2329715']
What we really wanted was a Mime!
[/quote]

Some of the sound mixes I have had at gigs have made me a de-facto mime artist holding a bass guitar as a prop.

[Dingus]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389083711' post='2329595']
Well, it had to come in the end. We had been growing apart and we didn't have much in common any more. There had been the occasional arguments, but in the end the split was quite amicable. We felt it was time for us all to be free to meet other bands. So we decided to call it a day. I've got custody of the drummer.

Alas Spectrum, the first band that would ever have me, is no more. Drummer and I are in another band anyway. We'd both been thinking we'd quite like to split, but we didn't want to let down the guitarist as he is a nice chap. But luckily for everyone, it was the guitarist who told us yesterday that he didn't want to carry on. Singer had one foot out of the door anyway as he is also a performance poet, and that had been taking up loads of his time recently.

I'll always look back on Spectrum with great fondness. We were a band of limited talents, and a somewhat ill matched little foursome. But I am so grateful to the guys for giving me my first 'break'. It's not everyone who would have taken on on a middle aged woman who had only been playing for just over a year.

However, onwards and upwards for 2014! Drummer and I can really concentrate on the other band now.
[/quote]


Spectrum? That drummers name isn't Billy Cobham by any chance? He must challenging to play with!

I just hope you don't let this parting of the ways push you over the edge Shelly. I know it is tempting to go down the route of nihilistic rock and roll excess and try and lose yourself in cheap lambrusco and toy boys , but before you know it you could end up just another has-been rummaging through bins near Kings Cross and muttering to yourself.

I know Ozzy went off the rails big time after he split with Sabbath, and I would hate to see you go the same way, Shelly. Think of me as your Sharon, here to save you from yourself and guide you to future success beyond your wildest dreams. To that ends, I think you and Space Chick should form a girl group with two bass players and call it Shelly's Atomic Dustbin .

Edited January 7, 2014 by Dingus

[seashell]

Cheap lambrusco, Dingus? Pinot, please! You think I've got no taste or summink?

[seashell]

Thanks for all your kind comments, guys! BC'ers are so encouraging!

[Dingus]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389118719' post='2330277']

Cheap lambrusco, Dingus? Pinot, please! You think I've got no taste or summink?
[/quote]

You sound like an expensive date, Shelly.

What about a bottle of Blue Nun and some pork scratchings?

[seashell]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1389119016' post='2330284']
You sound like an expensive date, Shelly.

What about a bottle of Blue Nun and some pork scratchings?
[/quote]

Ooh, you smooth talking lothario

[Dingus]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1389119328' post='2330289']
Ooh, you smooth talking lothario
[/quote]

I've got the looks to match the patter , too.

[White Cloud]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1389119603' post='2330293']
I've got the looks to match the patter , too.


[/quote]
Dingus, I would appreciate it if you would ask my permission first to use my piccy before trying to pass yourself off as me!

[Silvia Bluejay]

This is another awesome thread. All the best, Shell, and of course your rhythm section will Raawwk Onn!! \m/ \m/