borntohang Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: Sometimes life and family have to come first. Good choice as you don't get those fun yrs back with your kids. Make the best of it now. Once they become teenagers they'll only need you to drive them to gigs with their own bands Dave My old man joined his first band in his sixties, at which point I had been gigging for 15+ years, so I took great pleasure in volunteering my advice for youngsters starting garage bands. They called themselves The Gastrick Band and set membership qualifications at "owns an instrument and eligible for a bus pass". When he started gigging I turned up pissed and heckled a couple times just to even the score. 😅 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Lilley Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I hadn’t given up, but I had taken breaks from time to time, more just time between bands. Now, at 60 years of age, playing is my release from work, and it keeps my mind sharp and me active. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Almost 64 i have to say this is the busiest i've ever been in any band. Not gigging every week but its getting close to it. Dave 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Almost 64 i have to say this is the busiest i've ever been in any band. Not gigging every week but its getting close to it. Dave This gives me hope, maybe when I grow up I'll get regular gigs too! 😅 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) 7 hours ago, TRBboy said: This gives me hope, maybe when I grow up I'll get regular gigs too! 😅 I was just making the point that age is never a reason to stop playing. Family, work or health are usually the main reasons. Dave Edited February 6 by dmccombe7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I haven't gigged since about 1992, I got back to bass playing in 2010 and thanks to BC I've learnt how to produce music etc. I am reluctant to get gigging for two reasons. Too many day dreamers on Join my band and other sites. Two, I can't think of anything worse than being sober and playing to drunk punters late night. But , if circumstances change, I may be easily persuaded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42Hz Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 For many years I found this song stupid - but now I think that it actually carries a message. We have to keep ourselves going. If not by playing bass then try another instrument, if not by playing, try consuming. Taking up a social dance (salsa/disco/tango/...) is also a great way to approach music - and may even give you something you find beneficial when you get back into playing the bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: I was just making the point that age is never a reason to stop playing. Family, work or health are usually the main reasons. Dave Sorry Dave, I was being silly. I absolutely get that, and the priorities there are definitely true. I, like many people here I guess, am fortunate to have a regular day job and play music for enjoyment. I guess those priorities are more challenging if you play for a living and it's your only source of income. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, TRBboy said: Sorry Dave, I was being silly. I absolutely get that, and the priorities there are definitely true. I, like many people here I guess, am fortunate to have a regular day job and play music for enjoyment. I guess those priorities are more challenging if you play for a living and it's your only source of income. Playing has always been just a hobby for me. I had opportunities to go professional in my 20's but having a well paid job that i enjoyed and it just wasn't worth the risk for me to walk away from the job. I've never wanted playing to be any more than a hobby and if it ever does i will probably give it up too. As long as i'm enjoying it i'll try to keep going. I've been retired for 8 yrs now from age 56 so i do have a lot more time on my hands than you younger guys and that makes learning sets a lot easier for me. I do appreciate that for some guys on here its their main source of income and that would definitely change things. Don't get me wrong i do enjoy making decent money with the band. These days i'm not losing money at gigs. That's a big change for me from my younger days when hiring vans and PA's used to use up all of the gig money With lightweight gear and a decent sized car i can easily carry my bass gear and our larger PA cabs (not incl the subs tho - they need a van hire) Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, SH73 said: I can't think of anything worse than being sober and playing to drunk punters late night. This is the one thing that bugs the heck out of me these days as i'm always driving and don't really drink these days. I never really noticed this as an issue in my younger days for some odd reason. Maybe i was just more tolerant when i was 20. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 20 hours ago, SH73 said: I haven't gigged since about 1992, I got back to bass playing in 2010 and thanks to BC I've learnt how to produce music etc. I am reluctant to get gigging for two reasons. Too many day dreamers on Join my band and other sites. Two, I can't think of anything worse than being sober and playing to drunk punters late night. But , if circumstances change, I may be easily persuaded. I've been sober for decades. Depending on the venues available in your area you don't have to play late night gigs to drunk punters. Upscale Winery's, Brewerys and Farmers Market gigs can be really nice. Well behaved crowds and your home before 7:00. Daryl Edited February 7 by Bluewine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Remember boys and girls: When the fun stops, buy another bass. 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, Bluewine said: I've been sober for decades. Depending on the venues available in your area you don't have to play late night gigs to drunk punters. Upscale Winery's, Brewerys and Farmers Market gigs can be really nice. Well behaved crowds and your home before 7:00. Daryl The type of music I like mate, and the time they start is mostly at 9pm. There are occasions bands play afternoon gigs at festivals etc and being home at 7pm would be ideal. Probably more opportunities over the pond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 17 minutes ago, SH73 said: The type of music I like mate, and the time they start is mostly at 9pm. There are occasions bands play afternoon gigs at festivals etc and being home at 7pm would be ideal. Probably more opportunities over the pond. They are a few venues in my area who have started putting on gigs on Sunday afternoons, say 4pm to around 7 or 8pm. I’ve done a few and it seems to work well, often in pubs where they serve Sunday lunch and then put music on to keep people in afterwards. Home by 9pm does make a change! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) 47 minutes ago, SH73 said: The type of music I like mate, and the time they start is mostly at 9pm. There are occasions bands play afternoon gigs at festivals etc and being home at 7pm would be ideal. Probably more opportunities over the pond. As for @casapete, I’ve seen the Sunday afternoon gig grow scene grow in the last 5 years. There are four pub venues doing it around my small town. None of them ‘food’ pubs, either. The Flowerpot, generally Americana, blues or folk. The Smithfield, exclusively heavy rock or metal, (no housing nearby 😆). The Crossroads Tavern, generally covers bands. The King William, usually acoustic acts. Having played Sunday afternoons at two of them my experience is that pay rates are lower than an evening slot. However, there’s a balance of getting home early, usually easier drive-in and parking and more sober audiences. Edited February 7 by Len_derby Remembered a fourth! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 9 hours ago, Bluewine said: I've been sober for decades. Depending on the venues available in your area you don't have to play late night gigs to drunk punters. Upscale Winery's, Brewerys and Farmers Market gigs can be really nice. Well behaved crowds and your home before 7:00. Daryl We've done a few Sun afternoon gigs finished by 5pm and home by 7 ish. The perfect gigs Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 My best two gigs for 2024 are both Sunday daytime. Timing, playing to our target audience and both good payers! Perfect! Balances out the others... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, casapete said: They are a few venues in my area who have started putting on gigs on Sunday afternoons, say 4pm to around 7 or 8pm. I’ve done a few and it seems to work well, often in pubs where they serve Sunday lunch and then put music on to keep people in afterwards. Home by 9pm does make a change! Not sure people going Sunday lunch would like listening to Metal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 5 minutes ago, SH73 said: Not sure people going Sunday lunch would like listening to Metal Oh, I don't know..... maybe some nice Slayer 'Reign In Blood' might compliment a 'carvery' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 5 minutes ago, SH73 said: Not sure people going Sunday lunch would like listening to Metal Metalheads need Sunday lunch too! Gap in the market here I reckon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 20 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Metalheads need Sunday lunch too! Gap in the market here I reckon. Yep. Sunday Crunch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 5 hours ago, casapete said: They are a few venues in my area who have started putting on gigs on Sunday afternoons, say 4pm to around 7 or 8pm. I’ve done a few and it seems to work well, often in pubs where they serve Sunday lunch and then put music on to keep people in afterwards. Home by 9pm does make a change! These are getting popular - always amazes me how many people will turn out on a Sunday, but freaks me out returning from a gig - on the road by 9pm, as my SO said on sunday "this is usually when we are going out!" 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 hours ago, cetera said: Oh, I don't know..... maybe some nice Slayer 'Reign In Blood' might compliment a 'carvery' 2 hours ago, cetera said: Oh, I don't know..... maybe some nice Slayer 'Reign In Blood' might compliment a 'carvery' 2 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Metalheads need Sunday lunch too! Gap in the market here I reckon. You boys are putting ideas in my head. Setlist Bring your daughter to the slaughter Reign in Blood Hair of the dog Eat the Rich Rock Candy The crab song Hungry Freaks, Daddy Cherry Pie Inhumane Harvest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 47 minutes ago, SH73 said: You boys are putting ideas in my head. Setlist Bring your daughter to the slaughter Reign in Blood Hair of the dog Eat the Rich Rock Candy The crab song Hungry Freaks, Daddy Cherry Pie Inhumane Harvest You're half way there .......... now go out and get a Sunday booking. Job done. When i was younger we had Sunday afternoon rock bands in some venues. Had to be hotels as pubs back then could only open 12-2 and 5-11 ish. Hotels open all day. Happy days Dave 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, casapete said: They are a few venues in my area who have started putting on gigs on Sunday afternoons, say 4pm to around 7 or 8pm. I’ve done a few and it seems to work well, often in pubs where they serve Sunday lunch and then put music on to keep people in afterwards. Home by 9pm does make a change! Hi Pete, The 3-7 action in my area is great. However it's something to get use to. It's not like a Yankee 8-12 bar gig. It's a different vibe. I personally think it's great for us in our 60s and 70s that have outgrown late night pub and bar gigs. It's seems like out of nowhere all these Winery's and Brewery's opened and started booking bands. Unfortunately many bands will be left out of these gigs. They only book acoustic and small blues, folk and Americana . Daryl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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