Inevitably I guess. Two of us turn up when we say we will, learn / know our parts, respond to emails, etc. One almost never responds to emails, and usually needs reminding what key songs are in, and one has his finger in too many other pies. I know this isn’t a unique situation but why, oh why, do people even join or audition for bands if they’re not then going to put in the time and effort?
Obviously I’d like band mates who can play well but right now I’d take commitment over musical ability any day of the week.
Grrr - rant over.
I play guitar because I enjoy it rather than because I’m any good at it
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Thanks. I totally agree. I do attend a few local jam nights each month. I enjoy the lack of politics, but I miss the structure and the song development that happens in a band situation.
I'm about to quit my band after our Xmas shows because I'm just not feeling it anymore. It's been 10 years so it's time.
I love to play, but I need to play something different now, in a different environment.
If I stay I'm going to end up damaging my love of playing and I can't let that happen - it's my main downtime activity from work and the antidote to the shite of life.
I'm going to take at least 6 months off from anything remotely band related and then go from there.
I’m so bored I might as well be listening to Pink Floyd
Exactly this. Looks like he’s given up on bands to concentrate on other (musical) stuff.
Traditionally the only indispensable member of the team is the van. Modern digital technology means it’s now the estate car and the iPad.
There has to be a reason to stay together (often ££s), otherwise there are much more fun/important things to do.