Ross Brown Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 It looks like we may have the makings of a good band. I found a drummer that showed up with way more drums than he should have. I thought to myself this dude is compensating Nope, I was wrong. Great frinkin drummer. Nice guy too and he wants to play with me. Also had a guitar player that I have know of for years but never met. He agreed to join us but wanted to have a second guitar in the band. I found a second guitar player. We got together last week and it went well except that the second guitar player played all night at volume 11. We asked him to turn down, he fiddled with knobs, but it never got any quieter. He had great chops but we all jumped him about the volume (nicely) and he decided not to return. Then I got an e mail from a random person asking if we were still looking for a guitarist. I said yes, sent the audition song list and asked if they could come in a few days to the next rehearsal. Yep. It was a hoot because she was a female. It never crossed my mind and I could not tell from her name. (I never ask about gender or age, cause I dont care). I was a little embarrassed that I was caught off guard but I got over it. She played very well and everyone seemed to like her. She has lots of previous band and gigging experience with good bands. She is interested in coming back. Nice Seems like we found a group of folks all interested in the same thing. This will be fun. Now we need a band name.. if I could just think of someplace to look for a long list of possible band names. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Excellent stuff, Ross! What genre / play list are you aiming for? Is Mrs. Brown doing the lead vocals or will you be singing? And -last question- who will be band leader? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 So far so good! Congrats on the new band! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Going for stuff that we can play and people dance to. In the bluesish, electric bluesish, country rock sorta way. Shooting for carnival/festival venues, some club venues too, if they'll have us. We want to be a good show and good music. We all want to have fun. Simple... ehh? Yes, Mrs Brown on vocals. Everyone sings but she blows us away... The others are interested in working on vocal harmonies. Cool. We will all take a couple/few songs on lead just to keep it fresh. I am band leader for now... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What about the dog? No role for the dog? Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Good for you. Glad to hear it. Since it's your band how about The Brown Notes Brown & Down The Brownies Shall I continue? No? OK then. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 What about the dog? No role for the dog? Peace. --SW "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Good for you. Glad to hear it. Since it's your band how about The Brown Notes Brown & Down The Brownies Shall I continue? No? OK then. Brown and Down.... Hmmmmm... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Down Brownies- a ZZ Top reference? Good on ya! Finding the right folks is tough, but it sounds like you're getting there "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Good for you. Glad to hear it. Since it's your band how about The Brown Notes Brown & Down The Brownies Shall I continue? No? OK then. Brown and Down.... Hmmmmm... EAST Brown & Down... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabottomend Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Good for you. Glad to hear it. Since it's your band how about The Brown Notes Brown & Down The Brownies Shall I continue? No? OK then. Brown and Down.... Hmmmmm... EAST Brown & Down... Guitared up and pluckin...... Do not be deceived by, nor take lightly, this particular bit of musicianship one simply describes as "bass". - Lowell George "The music moves me, it just moves me ugly." William H. Macy in "Wild Hogs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I think Sweet Willie came up with a couple of good name ideas without even realizing it. What about the dog? and No role for the dog? Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Stop "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Any gigs yet Ross?? http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Any gigs yet Ross?? Rehearsal #2 tonight. No gigs on the books yet. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 How'd it go? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Ice storm... cancelled... try again this Tuesday. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 So, I read something in another thread that warrants bumping this one ... "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 You refering to our loss of one of the guitar players? We lost one last night. Just not a good fit for her. Not sure why, she wouldn't say. Very gracious, but not right for her. I assume she hated my bass playing , other guitar assumed she didn't like him . Drummer was glad she quit now instead of a week before our first gig. My wife was sad to see her go. They got along well. Rest of the band is strong. Plan to rehearse again next week to examine and discuss what exactly we will look for in a replacement, etc. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Good of her to quit so early, then. Sometimes there's no reason other than it just doesn't seem like the right thing at the right time, I guess. We discussed adding a keyboard player to the band several times now. I still think we can do fine as a 4-piece but I guess it adds some diversity to the sound. Thing is, most songs so far were picked with a keys player in mind. We may need to rethink our strategy. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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