I just got hired on to a local classic rock cover band as a percussionist! I'm pretty geeked and am actually enjoying it as much if not more than drumming.
Even though I really don't know what I'm doing, the guys are liking what they hear. I think I fell into something good. My only regret is that I didn't pursue this sort of thing sooner.
My tools: 14" djembe, maracas, tambourine, wood block and cowbells. They were skeptical when I hauled in the djembe. They had never seen one before. As soon as they heard it, they were sold.
Band politics: I'm being careful to stay out of the drummer's space, just filling in the empty spaces and trying to compliment what he does. Also, I steer clear of any suggestion to play the drum kit. Overall, he's a better drummer than I but not knowing the guys that well, I'd rather not get on the kit and stir up any ideas.
Band personalities: Very nice guys. Less than two weeks ago my property was hit by a major windstorm. Power was out for 8 days. I'll be cleaning up downed trees (many over 100 years old) through winter. The guys were offering to get me a generator, open their homes for showers, etc... I politely declined but it was so cool that the offers were floated. (Another friend stopped by on day 2 and dropped off a generator.)
Logistics: The practice space is a dedicated 24x24 building with heat and AC. It's only 5 minutes from my house!
Even though I really don't know what I'm doing, the guys are liking what they hear. I think I fell into something good. My only regret is that I didn't pursue this sort of thing sooner.
My tools: 14" djembe, maracas, tambourine, wood block and cowbells. They were skeptical when I hauled in the djembe. They had never seen one before. As soon as they heard it, they were sold.
Band politics: I'm being careful to stay out of the drummer's space, just filling in the empty spaces and trying to compliment what he does. Also, I steer clear of any suggestion to play the drum kit. Overall, he's a better drummer than I but not knowing the guys that well, I'd rather not get on the kit and stir up any ideas.
Band personalities: Very nice guys. Less than two weeks ago my property was hit by a major windstorm. Power was out for 8 days. I'll be cleaning up downed trees (many over 100 years old) through winter. The guys were offering to get me a generator, open their homes for showers, etc... I politely declined but it was so cool that the offers were floated. (Another friend stopped by on day 2 and dropped off a generator.)
Logistics: The practice space is a dedicated 24x24 building with heat and AC. It's only 5 minutes from my house!
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