Volcanik wrote:
Spend a little time together OUTSIDE the band - go for a meal, listen to some surf records, go to a show, do some stuff away from practice and gigs and get to know each other a bit.
I agree with that.
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Joined: Jun 11, 2006 Posts: 551 Liege (Belgium) 
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Posted on Sep 17 2012 02:51 AM
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Joined: Sep 23, 2012 Posts: 69 stone mountain, georgia 
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Posted on Sep 24 2012 09:32 AM
Some real good points here have been made - team cohesion, like minded individuals, similar expectations, dedicated to the genre - all good stuff. I've had experience with all that's been stated, but I'll tell you my personal big obstacle: patience. I've had groups that were maybe gonna work out, but I let my impatience get the best of me & either ran people off or walked away when I shouldn't have. It's a tricky tightrope walk trying to keep the project's wheels in motion, but being patient with everyone else & thier individual circumstances. We all have separate lives & it's unlikely everyone will have the same amount of free time to spend working on the material + it's unlikely everyone will learn at the same pace. In my past 2 bands I've spent more time & effort trying to evaluate myself & what I can do to help keep the train running on time & keep everyone happy & motivated. It's still hard most of the time, even when you are trying. —Wake the Kraken! |
Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC
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Posted on Sep 24 2012 09:35 AM
Very good points whistledixie. Thanks for the reminder. |
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Posted on Oct 14 2012 09:28 PM
I'm about to find out. We're going out as a 2-piece. The drummer and I have played together off and on for years. We're looking to add maybe a keyboard player, another guitar player or bassist. We have a good time. We split a 6-pack while working on tunes, talk about our lives and just generally hang out. If we can add another to that, fine. If not, we'll work it out as a two piece. |
Joined: Oct 11, 2010 Posts: 152 Bainbridge Island, Washington
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Posted on Oct 15 2012 02:28 PM
Three of the four members of my current band have played together for 12 years. I think the success we have is we all know each other well enough that we know when to dig in and when to let something go. We don't hang out outside the band. I think this is key since everytime we get together it is fun and we are focused on one thing. If you hang around someone long enough issues come up. We are all friends but it works much better. It has also been long enough that we are all about the same caliber and can pick up new songs in a day or two. That helps immensely. We have one hard charging Type A, a super mellow type B, a peacekeepr and a silly putty (does whatever). Pretty good mix. We all have kids crazy schedules, and their is always issues about rehearsal time. I don't think you ever get away from that. |
Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Nov 12 2012 01:16 PM
Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! |
Joined: Nov 12, 2012 Posts: 6 San Francisco, CA
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Posted on Nov 12 2012 02:48 PM
If you can regularly book decent gigs (i.e., where an enthusiastic audience shows up) regardless of pay you can keep a band together. Naturally, that's easier said than done! |
Joined: Feb 26, 2011 Posts: 10 Austin Texas
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Posted on Nov 12 2012 06:13 PM
We always try grab a greasy lunch somewhere or just some general hangin' out time when we're feeling disconnected or have a wide gap in shows/rehearsals. —http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Really-Rottens/114360845302326?sk=app_2405167945 |
Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Nov 13 2012 07:53 AM
The number 1 thing to keeping ANY band together is making sure it is a 'band' and not a solo project with backing members. Everyone needs a say. Everyones ideas need to be taken into account and, in the end, an effort needs to be made in making sure that everyone is getting out of the project what they want. —THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5299 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Nov 13 2012 08:05 AM
Our singer was making 'our' band 'her' band and drove away our bass player. We've since gotten another bass player and are making a huge effort to make it 'our' band again. sigh......it's never easy. — |
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Posted on Nov 13 2012 04:23 PM
DannySnyder wrote:
LOL. Exellent. |
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Posted on Nov 14 2012 10:19 AM
Ranbat and others Happy Sunsets! |
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Posted on Nov 16 2012 04:49 PM
Getting a line-up for one gig can sometimes make me pull my hair out! —He who dies with the most tubes... wins Last edited: Nov 16, 2012 16:50:37 |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1054 Chicago IL.
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Posted on Nov 16 2012 05:40 PM
I couldn't keep one together. Join one that's been together for 13 years... —"as he stepped into the stealthy night air... little did he know the fire escape was not there" https://www.facebook.com/reluctantaquanauts/ |
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Posted on Nov 16 2012 06:16 PM
tahitijack wrote: — original compositions (low-level demo stuff /out of tune, etc) myStuff not my best, but i don't like to be in a musician community without anything to show |
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Posted on Nov 16 2012 11:46 PM
tahitijack wrote:
Yes, yes and not necessarily, though one would think the odds may be in your favour if the chemistry's right — |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5299 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Nov 17 2012 07:51 AM
after practicing with the folks i play with last night......get rid of the singer and become a surf instrumental band |
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Posted on Nov 17 2012 08:41 AM
I don't know but I'm sure me buying dinner and drinks last night for the band didn't hurt, LOL! —http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Posted on Nov 24 2012 01:12 PM
money for nothing, chicks for free and complimentary food before a gig |
Joined: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 2605 Boss Angeles, CA
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Posted on Nov 24 2012 03:37 PM
How do you keep ANY band together? I've always said that having a band is like being married to more than one person. It's hard enough keeping one person happy, much less a group. I've always started bands to have fun with friends, but all creative people are demanding. Everyone has their needs and people are going to butt heads eventually. Like any relationship, it's hard work. You have to have communication and everyone has to do their share or else it'll never last. —BOSS FINK "R.P.M." available now from DOUBLE CROWN RECORDS! |
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