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Any tips for starting a band?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:43 am
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:43 am
I got a bass, and I've always wanted to be in a band . I like Rick , funk, and hip hop . Do any of you know where to meet other novice musicians and how would we get gigs . Do bands still have groupies ? 
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Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:51 am to CrazyCrawfish
You can find similar minded people at a Flow Tribe show so I'd start there.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:55 am to CrazyCrawfish
If you've got a bass and you're good with it, you've already won half the battle.
Tips:
1. EVERYONE wants to sing and thinks they should. Actually finding a good one can be difficult.
2. "Rhythm" guitar players are a dime-a-dozen
3. "Lead" guitar players are not as rare as you might think, but the really good ones are in demand and have ego issues.
4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
5. Don't gig until you have a good set list. You will probably need to have some recognizable covers in there, though, if you want to get a job.
6. Find attractive women to go to your shows. If you have attractive female friends (even if they're married), make sure they go to your first few shows. Bars will be more willing to book bands that have a loyal hot girl following because hot girls bring in guys who buy hot girls alcohol which drives sales and revenue. Hot girls like what other hot girls like, so seeding it with a core group of friends can entice other women to become fans as well. This can definitely jump start financial success for the band.
musicianfinder.com and craigslist are both good places to find people willing to play.
Tips:
1. EVERYONE wants to sing and thinks they should. Actually finding a good one can be difficult.
2. "Rhythm" guitar players are a dime-a-dozen
3. "Lead" guitar players are not as rare as you might think, but the really good ones are in demand and have ego issues.
4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
5. Don't gig until you have a good set list. You will probably need to have some recognizable covers in there, though, if you want to get a job.
6. Find attractive women to go to your shows. If you have attractive female friends (even if they're married), make sure they go to your first few shows. Bars will be more willing to book bands that have a loyal hot girl following because hot girls bring in guys who buy hot girls alcohol which drives sales and revenue. Hot girls like what other hot girls like, so seeding it with a core group of friends can entice other women to become fans as well. This can definitely jump start financial success for the band.
musicianfinder.com and craigslist are both good places to find people willing to play.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 11:55 am to CrazyCrawfish
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I like Rick , funk, and hip hop
Rick who?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:02 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
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Rick who?
I'll go out on a limb and say James, not Nelson.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:04 pm to kingbob
I need to start practicing. I can just play riffs and read tabs. Im a long way from Flea or Geezer butler
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:09 pm to kingbob
quote:
If you've got a bass and you're good with it, you've already won half the battle.
Tips:
1. EVERYONE wants to sing and thinks they should. Actually finding a good one can be difficult.
2. "Rhythm" guitar players are a dime-a-dozen
3. "Lead" guitar players are not as rare as you might think, but the really good ones are in demand and have ego issues.
4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
5. Don't gig until you have a good set list. You will probably need to have some recognizable covers in there, though, if you want to get a job.
6. Find attractive women to go to your shows. If you have attractive female friends (even if they're married), make sure they go to your first few shows. Bars will be more willing to book bands that have a loyal hot girl following because hot girls bring in guys who buy hot girls alcohol which drives sales and revenue. Hot girls like what other hot girls like, so seeding it with a core group of friends can entice other women to become fans as well. This can definitely jump start financial success for the band.
musicianfinder.com and craigslist are both good places to find people willing to play.
What makes you qualified to say any of this? What band(s) have you played in?
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:12 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
3 (1 currently), but I have failed at forming countless others (often due to never being able to keep a capable bassist and drummer at the same time)
Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:25 pm to CrazyCrawfish
I've played in countless groups, but the one that has been the most fun, fulfilling and long-lasting is one that I asked friends to play in. We've been together 12 years now with narry a fight or angst.
If you have pals that play I'd start there.
If you have pals that play I'd start there.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 1:09 pm to kingbob
quote:
If you've got a bass and you're good with it, you've already won half the battle.
Tips:
1. EVERYONE wants to sing and thinks they should. Actually finding a good one can be difficult.
2. "Rhythm" guitar players are a dime-a-dozen
3. "Lead" guitar players are not as rare as you might think, but the really good ones are in demand and have ego issues.
4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
5. Don't gig until you have a good set list. You will probably need to have some recognizable covers in there, though, if you want to get a job.
6. Find attractive women to go to your shows. If you have attractive female friends (even if they're married), make sure they go to your first few shows. Bars will be more willing to book bands that have a loyal hot girl following because hot girls bring in guys who buy hot girls alcohol which drives sales and revenue. Hot girls like what other hot girls like, so seeding it with a core group of friends can entice other women to become fans as well. This can definitely jump start financial success for the band.
Wise advice, indeed. Sounds like you've been around the corner...a few times.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 1:20 pm to CrazyCrawfish
Figure out what the groups collective coke consumption looks like in dollars early on and this should prevent money trouble down the road.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 1:21 pm to kingbob
good rhythm guitar players are not a dime a dozen. a great sense of timing is required and knowing how not to over-crowd the music. it is an art and "fills" a void in song gaps.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 1:31 pm to Kashmir
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good rhythm guitar players are not a dime a dozen
Agreed. It is a sublety few possess and a skill that often goes completely unnoticed and unnappreciated. I had "rhythm" in quotes because I'm referring to people who call themselves rhythm guitar players who really lack the skill to do so. Basically, they're generally people who haven't been playing guitar very long but know they aren't good enough to play lead. I know because I used to be "that" guy.
Posted on 12/29/14 at 3:21 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
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What makes you qualified to say any of this? What band(s) have you played in?
He's pretty spot on with alot of that. It's very hard to find a band that plays covers in bars that has solid/great musicianship across the board. If you do and the front man has charisma, the band will make alot of money if you are willing to put in the work. That's strictly covers. If it's orignial tunes, then be prepared to not make any money at all and to essentially be married to people that you cant frick. (unless youre playing with a group of smoking how women that like to practice naked)
Posted on 12/29/14 at 3:23 pm to Kashmir
quote:
good rhythm guitar players are not a dime a dozen. a great sense of timing is required and knowing how not to over-crowd the music. it is an art and "fills" a void in song gaps.
Yes. Yes they are. Hell some phenomenal lead players struggle greatly with rhythm playing. It is very difficult to find a solid rhythm player that understand what backdrop a song needs or how to fill the void without overpowering anything.
Edit: I misread your post and I agree with you. I see you were saying that they ARE in fact difficult to find.
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 12/29/14 at 8:25 pm to dnm3305
I'm not good enough to make my own music yet . I want to to do easy rock / pop first . Then hip hop or funk
This post was edited on 12/29/14 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:00 pm to CrazyCrawfish
quote:
Any tips for starting a band?
don't
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:08 pm to TigerPanzer
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I'll go out on a limb and say James, not Nelson.
I assumed Springfield or Astley.
Posted on 12/30/14 at 1:10 pm to kingbob
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4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
Good drummers aren't a dime-a-dozen. Passable are, but not good. Great drummers are few and far between. That said, drummers are often divas like singers. I know several lead players who are totally unassuming.
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