New Bands - they're just like busses!

[Mykesbass]

Having been musically inactive since lockdown (partly due to knowing I would be moving), I've got a try out with an Country/Americana originals band on Sunday, and now a mate at my new work has asked me if I would like to do some really interesting Blues. Why was the timing so bad, or can I fit both in 🤔

[Len_derby]

Well done. Of course you can. 😎

[julietgreen]

31 minutes ago, Mykesbass said:

Having been musically inactive since lockdown (partly due to knowing I would be moving), I've got a try out with an Country/Americana originals band on Sunday, and now a mate at my new work has asked me if I would like to do some really interesting Blues. Why was the timing so bad, or can I fit both in 🤔

You can definitely fit both. I've been in multiple bands on saxes and bass. Rehearsals every night of the week! I was younger then. Now I grumble about having to rehearse in person and not on jamulus.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Great stuff ! Enjoy ..

[BigRedX]

So long as both bands aren't expecting to be out gigging every Friday and Saturday night you should be fine.

[Mykesbass]

1 minute ago, BigRedX said:

So long as both bands aren't expecting to be out gigging every Friday and Saturday night you should be fine.

I think the Americana band is aiming at being 'selective' in its gigging. Will have a better idea after I meet up with them on Sunday.

[Phil Starr]

Early days, how many bands are still going two years after forming/re-forming. I'd be running with both, giviing them my all and enjoying the ride, it'll be a long ride before you get overwhelmed. If both bands are popular and successful well there are worse problems for a musician.

[Mickeyboro]

Do both - and good luck!

[Mykesbass]

Made the call today to the guy from work - I'm going for both bands. Wish me luck!

[Franticsmurf]

Excellent and good luck with both. 

 

From experience, make sure they both know the score re the 'other' band. You might also want to think about how you would deal with clashing gigs. I am in two bands and I have explained to both that's its a first come first served basis - first date in the diary gets priority. That said, some gigs have more importance than others so it may not be as clear cut. You'll need to figure out your own solution that fits the situation. It helps me that I have an 'apprentice' in one band and she can easily step in. Too easily, I think. 😀

[Mykesbass]

A great first get together with the Americana band. Excellent songs, great guitarist and top attitude. Been invited back, so a fabulous restart after a long hiatus. Now on to the Blues band...after I sort the blister 🫤