blue Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Allons-y!' timestamp='1423446336' post='2684930'] They will both be gigging and I've actually been playing with these friends of mine on a stage for years. Not In a basement. The band leader is also deep in the music scene. They will be playing less purposefully.[/quote] There must be a way for you to make this distinction between both bands to make a decision which band to go with. Sounds like your closer to the P & W side with guys your own age. For me since I'm in this for the money it would have to be the band that makes the most $$$, because it also sounds like the guys in both bands are good people. I don't think you can lose either way. Good Luck Blue Edited February 9, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1423448503' post='2684934'] [i]"We have been playing every weekend and I think my wife gets annoyed with that a little bit."[/i] [i]?[/i] [i]Blue[/i] [/quote] To be fair it doesn't take much to get on a woman's nerves. I didn't mean to imply that she has a big problem with it. I can just tell it would make her happier if I was home at least one weekend a month. i will never have the chance to play in the big league. I gave that up when I said I do. I wouldn't change it for the world though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1423449362' post='2684936'] There must be a way for you to make this distinction between both bands to make a decision which band to go with. Sounds like your closer to the P & W side with guys your own age. For me since I'm in this for the money it would have to be the band that makes the most $$$, because it also sounds like the guys in both bands are good people. I don't think you can lose either way. Good Luck Blue [/quote] I like money but I'm not in love with it. I'm thinking I will probably go with the p&w/rock band. After reading all the posts it seemed like all I would miss out on is money. I don't think there is much else I can learn from the oldies. i could be wrong about that, but either way I think I will gain things from either and miss out on either. Thanks for all the advice, Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='Allons-y!' timestamp='1423451956' post='2684943'] To be fair it doesn't take much to get on a woman's nerves. [/quote] Really? We have got to tell people about that! Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='Allons-y!' timestamp='1423452507' post='2684944'] I like money but I'm not in love with it. [/quote] That's a cultural thing and one reason ( there are others ) why I like the British. Over here were taught from day 1 that money is all that matters. Over here, the only people I know that say they're not in love with money, have money coming out of their ears. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1423456624' post='2684947'] That's a cultural thing and one reason ( there are others ) why I like the British. Over here were taught from day 1 that money is all that matters. Over here, the only people I know that say they're not in love with money, have money coming out of their ears. Blue [/quote] I live in South Carolina and I know what you mean about being taught that money is all that matters. My parents are still trying to make me see reason. I quit my job when my son was born so I could keep him during the day. I get the weirdest looks from everyone when I tell them what I do( especially people over 70 ). The bills are payed and no one is hungry So I wouldn't trade hanging out with my son for more comfort. The first month was hard and I wanted to get a job, but thankfully my wife talked me out of it. I love the British. I also get weird looks for the way I drink my tea and the odd voices on my television. I guess you could say I'm never in it for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 In case anyone cares, I quit the current band. I don't no why I got so hung up on it, but everyone was super helpful. Time will tell if I made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1423456624' post='2684947'] That's a cultural thing and one reason ( there are others ) why I like the British. Over here were taught from day 1 that money is all that matters. Over here, the only people I know that say they're not in love with money, have money coming out of their ears. Blue [/quote] Eh? Not sure if that's a typo Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 [quote name='Allons-y!' timestamp='1423588445' post='2686723'] In case anyone cares, I quit the current band. I don't no why I got so hung up on it, but everyone was super helpful. Time will tell if I made the right choice. [/quote] You can't lose. Music and bands is not the primary focus of your life. For you I don;t think there was a right or wrong choice. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1423610589' post='2687135'] You can't lose. Music and bands is not the primary focus of your life. For you I don;t think there was a right or wrong choice. Blue [/quote] Yeah you're right. I think it would have been the wrong choice for someone more serious with playing live. But for me it wasn't has big a deal as I thought it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='Allons-y!' timestamp='1423616051' post='2687183'] Yeah you're right. I think it would have been the wrong choice for someone more serious with playing live. But for me it wasn't has big a deal as I thought it was. [/quote] Just read this from the start and I'd say you've made a good choice. You can always find another band, but special women are hard to come by, and I cannot imagine there are too many kids who wish their dad had spent less time with them and more time gigging. I remember reading a piece about Metallica's Black Album tour - where they kept adding dates and it finally lasted about 18 months. The article included a list of everything that had been used in the tour - effectively the costs. The final line was '3 marriages'. That's a lesson right there IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allons-y! Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1423633988' post='2687197'] Just read this from the start and I'd say you've made a good choice. You can always find another band, but special women are hard to come by, and I cannot imagine there are too many kids who wish their dad had spent less time with them and more time gigging. I remember reading a piece about Metallica's Black Album tour - where they kept adding dates and it finally lasted about 18 months. The article included a list of everything that had been used in the tour - effectively the costs. The final line was '3 marriages'. That's a lesson right there IMHO. [/quote] Yeah it's not like there's a low demand for bass players. Thanks, Admiral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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