strange jam night

midlifecrisis

last night went along to an open mic / jam night and there were only three of us musos, and a handful of pub punters.  me on guitar, the other guy was a drummer and played a bit of guitar and a bass player. I ve probly jammed with these guys 2 or 3 times before playing a couple of songs.

I did some stuff on my own then invited the the other 2 to join me and we just bashed out any songs we could think of. I did vocals (im no singer by any means), but as no one else arrived we just carried on. the diminutive audience and the bar staff were quite enthusiastic.

about 10;30 the landlord ambles over and im getting ready for him to tell us to fuck off and lets call it a night but he only asks if he can book us for a gig. we all look at each other and decide to go for it, in about 2 1/2 weeks time so gotta get our shit together quick.

mike_l

That's kinda messed up, and awesomes at the same time......

Messed up in there's only 3 muso's turned up to a jamnight, awesomes as you got a gig from it.

viz

Excellent!

failed_astronaut

"gotta get our shit together quick." Why? The bar has already been set pretty low!

I'm kidding, I think this is a classic case of musos thinking it's a disaster and punters really enjoying it because everyone loves a live band.

Good work on getting the gig!

EricTheWeary

Great story.

VimFuego

nice one.

Panama_Jack666

Win!

midlifecrisis

failed_astronaut said:

"gotta get our shit together quick." Why? The bar has already been set pretty low!

I'm kidding, I think this is a classic case of musos thinking it's a disaster and punters really enjoying it because everyone loves a live band.

Good work on getting the gig!

I agree, we, wernt tight, im not a good singer, I didn't know half the words, but they liked it, I do feel though we  should have a couple of rehearsals together to get better. there were a few songs we winged that actually wernt too bad but if my regular band played like this there would be bad words in the air.

it was all good fun and that's what counts, I believe

ESBlonde

Just goes to show that it's what you play, not how you play it that most punters are interested in.

BEWARE though, this is exactly how I ended up being in a country band!

Jalapeno

Like a Boss !!!!!   Get in !

mike_l

ESBlonde said:

Just goes to show that it's what you play, not how you play it that most punters are interested in.

BEWARE though, this is exactly how I ended up being in a country band!

Turn up with a BC Rich, and a Randall stack and you won't be in a country band much longer.

JayGee

midlifecrisis said:

failed_astronaut said:

"gotta get our shit together quick." Why? The bar has already been set pretty low!

I'm kidding, I think this is a classic case of musos thinking it's a disaster and punters really enjoying it because everyone loves a live band.

Good work on getting the gig!

I agree, we, wernt tight, im not a good singer, I didn't know half the words, but they liked it, I do feel though we  should have a couple of rehearsals together to get better. there were a few songs we winged that actually wernt too bad but if my regular band played like this there would be bad words in the air.

it was all good fun and that's what counts, I believe

Sometimes a bunch of musicians having fun together, being passionate about what they do, and looking like they mean it is all you need...

monquixote

Brilliant.

Great way to start a band!

midlifecrisis

monquixote said:

Brilliant.

Great way to start a band!

maybe a little side project, im in a band at the moment and gigging about twice a month but have plenty of time.

mudslide73

Great stuff. 

midlifecrisis

played the gig is what one of my best gigs for ages. pub was really full, id managed to persuade loads to come myself. cant say we played brilliantly but the crowd were very receptive and loved it. Very happy landlord, booked us again.  The two others I played with are very keen to start regular rehearsing but im not too sure as I have a few gigs coming up with my regular band and time is very short at the moment as my business has been neglected and needs my attention urgently.  Nice to have the choice but I have other priorities right now.

Phil_aka_Pip

nice, go for it with what you know you can deliver without too much effort