Trying to start a band

[birv2]

I got approached a couple weeks ago about starting a band with someone I had jammed with. He's a guitarist as well and president of a local blues society. He said he really liked my playing. We started talking and found we had a lot of similar tastes in blues, so we're now trying to get some players together and get something going. I guess our genre would be Geezer Blues.

It's exciting. I haven't posted about it due to not wanting to jinx it, but hey. Seems like we're lining up some people who want to do it: drummer, harp, maybe a bassist. I'm beyond flattered, since I really just started playing out a couple years ago and have never considered myself any great shakes. However, I do love playing the blues live. The other guitarist and I have played out together at several jams, and the sound and the chemistry are pretty good so far.

I'll keep everybody posted!

Bob in PA

[bigoldron]

Sounds like a great opportunity Birv! Good luck with it. Can't wait to hear some clips!

[bigG]

Man, that's great, Bob! Like Ron said, keep us posted!

I don't play out anymore. Those days are long gone for me. My thirst for it has been quinched. So I gotta live the gigging and the stories through you and others on here. Kudos! :applause

[Plank_Spanker]

Good luck with the cat herding!

I just folded my last band and I'm taking a break to regroup.

When it all comes together, there's nothing like being on stage and taking no prisoners....:dude

[mrmudcat]

Yes Much Luv
and Mudcat Mojo Blessings fo ya:socool :rockon

[ibanezjunkie]

sounds like a sweet deal.

blues society president? you'll be gigging before you realized you started rehearsing.

[Spudman]

Best wishes Birv. You are going to see your playing make great leaps forward once you start playing regularly with other people. Looks like a fun time is in store in your future.

PS - don't forget the Geritol :rollover

[kiteman]

Best wishes Birv. You are going to see your playing make great leaps forward once you start playing regularly with other people. Looks like a fun time is in store in your future.

PS - don't forget the Geritol :rollover

I'll need a case of that stuff if I wanna play out. :)

Last time I played out was when we played surf music back in the 60s-70s.

[Spudman]

I'll need a case of that stuff if I wanna play out. :)

Last time I played out was when we played surf music back in the 60s-70s.

I just saw somewhere a mount that holds your guitar and attaches to a walker. Maybe that would help too.:rollover

[kiteman]

I just saw somewhere a mount that holds your guitar and attaches to a walker. Maybe that would help too.:rollover

Know where I can find one? :dude

[Spudman]

Know where I can find one? :dude

The mother of all stores (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dual-Release-Folding-Walker_W0QQitemZ280172896609QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item413b9b2161#ht_850wt_939).

[kiteman]

That's not gonna hold the guitar. :what

[Spudman]

That's not gonna hold the guitar. :what

Sorry. I didn't think you were that far along.:D

[sumitomo]

Way to go briv2,I know it blues you'll be playing,so may I suggest looking into so of TW henderson's stuff it's slower with a heavy groove,good club stuff.Sumi:D

[Brian Krashpad]

Break a leg Bob!

[birv2]

Way to go briv2,I know it blues you'll be playing,so may I suggest looking into so of TW henderson's stuff it's slower with a heavy groove,good club stuff.Sumi:D

Interesting stuff he's got there. I'll give him another listen and see if there's anything there we can steal, I mean cover.

Thanks to all for the good wishes and Geritol jokes.:cool:

[otaypanky]

You talkin' about George, birv2?

[birv2]

You talkin' about George, birv2?

Yup. Who are you in real life? Do you go to the local jams? Maybe we've crossed paths. I'm in Lancaster.

Bob