Finding a band to join

[Berserker]

14 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

The Phoenix was (is?) pretty decent, I know at one point they were getting some good bands there.

 

Closed too mate

[Lozz196]

1 minute ago, Berserker said:

 

Closed too mate

Wowzers, didn’t expect that!

[Berserker]

22 minutes ago, Jackroadkill said:

 

Awww, no!  In my day (1997-2000) it still called itself "Wycombe's Marquee" and had bands on every weekend.  It still had the, ahem, exotic dancers on at luchtime.

 

I don't suppose you remember Paradiddles Music Store on Castle Street?

 

Famously the Kings of Leon's first gig was at the White Horse, used to be a good venue. Yeah, I remember Paradiddles, think it's a tattooist now.

[Jackroadkill]

8 minutes ago, Berserker said:

 

Famously the Kings of Leon's first gig was at the White Horse, used to be a good venue. Yeah, I remember Paradiddles, think it's a tattooist now.

 

I used to work at Paradiddles when I was at uni.  Crazy times.  Saw the Damned play at the White Horse, too.

[Bluewine]

14 hours ago, Berserker said:

Not sure if this is the right place, or if there's a sticky for this, but I couldn't find one.

 

Just wondering if anyone can offer advice on good places to find bands to join?

 

 

 

My advice,  always define what you're looking for in a band before you start looking.

 

Daryl

[Berserker]

1 hour ago, Bluewine said:

 

My advice,  always define what you're looking for in a band before you start looking.

 

Daryl

 

Thanks for the advice. I probably need to figure out exactly what I want 👍🏻

[mrtcat]

Buy a PA system and a van. As soon as word gets out you'll be swamped in offers.

[Bluewine]

8 hours ago, Berserker said:

 

Thanks for the advice. I probably need to figure out exactly what I want 👍🏻

 

Years ago I learned the hard way. Joining bands that were doomed from the start. I didn't do my homework on the bands .

 

Daryl

[BigRedX]

9 hours ago, mrtcat said:

Buy a PA system and a van. As soon as word gets out you'll be swamped in offers.

 

PA system is only really useful if you are based out in the sticks and only want to do gigs there or you want to join a covers band.

 

However a van is useful for any band so long as you are happy to always be the driver.

[BigRedX]

1 hour ago, Bluewine said:

Years ago I learned the hard way. Joining bands that were doomed from the start. I didn't do my homework on the bands .

 

Joining an established band can be a good way of gauging what they are like in terms of music and commitment. However there is also the chance that you will always be the FNG and never a proper member of the band.

[Berserker]

Well I have a van, and used to cart all the PA stuff around for the old band, maybe I'll mention that in my ad!