plangentmusic Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 If a gig is worth doing, I'll do it -- though the late nights are rougher than they used to be. And, these days, there seem to be fewer gigs that are "worth it." JAZZ UN-STANDARDS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vE4FoJ4Cr4&feature=related DON'T FEAR...THE REVERB! 60's Instrumentals with MORE BASS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gollihur Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Same here, if it is special I'll consider it, but I hit the big six-O last year. I find that a very late Saturday night wipes out my Sunday -- it just goes over the edge of what my body can accommodate, so these days I try to avoid anything that goes past midnight. 1000 Upright Bass Links, Luthier Directory, Teacher Directory - http://www.gollihurmusic.com/links.cfm [highlight] - Life is too short for bad tone - [/highlight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ok, so I'm an "older" rocker at 38. HAH!!!!!!!! Sprog! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My problem isn't that I can't stay up late to play, my problem is that when I tell friends my band is playing a gig at a bar and that we are starting at 9pm, they look at me and say: "wow, that's late." Ditto! LOL! Over here, (East Midlands UK) nothing starts till 9pm & the best stuff starts at 11 or midnight & the weekend tends to start Thursday night. If you want the cash you have to play the gig as offered. Goes with the territory. I don't mind as I'm retired, but so far, I haven't heard any of the younger guys object either. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So, you sub-contract to the Department of Energy? No, but at 53 I could use more energy. 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...
Chad Thorne Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ok, so I'm an "older" rocker at 38. HAH!!!!!!!! Sprog! G. Really. Talk to me in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ok, so I'm an "older" rocker at 38. HAH!!!!!!!! Sprog! G. Really. Talk to me in 20 years. I didn't say that I was an "old" rocker. Just an "older" rocker. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I will say this: My self-employment during the day is my work on my farm; taking care of my animals, etc., lots of vigorous physical work (and some not so vigorous). Lots of fresh air...I find that playing a late gig after a day like that is lots easier than after a day in an office sitting on my ever-fatter-a$$. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I prefer early gigs and I don't understand why audiences don't. If it pays enough I'll stay up late - bearing in mind travelling times. I stopped playing until 3:30am last year at 46 - not because of age though - more health, family and lifestyle choice. Now I try to finish gigs by 10:30 midweek and 11ish on the weekend if I have a say in the matter. Now what about early gigs - I have to rehearse at 8:30 am for Church gigs. That ain't right! That's my thinking, too. It isn't because I'm older, but health, lifestyle, family, etc. I also play at church and have to be there at 8:00am - not fun after a 3:00 am bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thankfully smoking isn't an issue her any more. We tended to avoid those venues anyway. NOTHING worse than a smoke hangover. I love to play. Hopefully there won't be too many "school night" gigs. We'll have to see how it goes. I plan to play. If it sucks,I'll just give notice and quit. Just wondering what others thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 As a general proposition: I spent too many years not playing out, working day jobs I hated, doing the "responsible," "adult" thing. Never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 With the kind of music I play, there really aren't many gigs that don't start at 9 and end at 2. It's just the way it works. When I can't hack it, I'll quit doing it. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just got home from a medium-late gig. I'll hit the sheets by midnight. Got $50 for driving 40 miles round trip and hosting a jam. I'll gladly do it again Saturday for another $50, because I need the money. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 When I can't hack it, I'll quit doing it. Or who knows. Maybe develop it into a lounge act. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 When I can't hack it, I'll quit doing it. Or who knows. Maybe develop it into a lounge act. You're obviously not listening--it IS a lounge act. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 When I can't hack it, I'll quit doing it. Or who knows. Maybe develop it into a lounge act. You're obviously not listening--it IS a lounge act. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Alright, so I'm kidding. But maybe not really. In my solo set I do a couple Who tunes. Who'd have thought that would happen 25 years ago? Can a Black Flag unplugged set be that far behind? Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 So Steve, what about it, did you decide to join up or not? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 I haven't said no yet. We're trying to get 20 tunes together for a first rehearsal - with someone coming in to audition for a lead vocal spot. I'm not convinced this person is a good fit at all. They will have to blow me away at the audition. The tentative song list is ok but I think could be better. There's a definite 80's theme going on. That might sell here, it may not. I'm just going to hang out for a while and see what happens. If they go with this singer, I may be out. Just not what I thought we had in mind initially. We'll see. I hate to pre-judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I'm 40 and do the late night gigs - usually 9-1, but we only do weekends. Those weekday gigs are too tough when you work in the morning. It's rough enough not having the weekend to relax. Occasionally we'll throw in a Sunday or week day if it's a holiday or special occasion. But this last weekend we played Fri, Sat, and Sunday afternoon, and it pretty well kicked my ass. Had a hard time getting up for work this morning. But for an extra $40k a year, i'll gladly suck it up and give up my weekends. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 But for an extra $40k a year, i'll gladly suck it up and give up my weekends. I wouldn't give it another thought if I was making that kind of money. I maybe make $3,000 in a good year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 But for an extra $40k a year, i'll gladly suck it up and give up my weekends. I wouldn't give it another thought if I was making that kind of money. I maybe make $3,000 in a good year. Well, after taxes... After deductions, I still owed $15k in taxes last year - self employment tax is a bitch. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 If I gave up every fri and sat nights, with an occasional sun afternoon thrown in there, I wouldn't be married anymore. For me, that'd suck. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 If I gave up every fri and sat nights, with an occasional sun afternoon thrown in there, I wouldn't be married anymore. For me, that'd suck. My divorce was finalized a couple months ago Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytbasses Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I'm about to round the bend to 59. Been gigging my whole adult life as a 'weekend warrior'. (I'm FAR younger than a certain friend of mine who will remain nameless.. but his name rymes with Lob Nollihur;-) When I have a 10-1 gig I get a nice nap in prior to the gig, keep the guinnes to a minimum and I'm pretty good, though pretty useless the next day. I prefer earlier gigs but dammit, I just love playing music so I quit whining and get the gig done! Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Just pulled a 9 to 1 bar gig last night. We played an extra 30 minutes just to impress the owner and the booking guys. Yeah, we'll get asked back again and got paid full price in cash at the end of the evening. Crowd loved us and our sound and song selection. Then broke down the PA, loaded it up, drove it home, unloaded it and threw it into the bedroom to sort everything out later. Dog and wife did not sleep well in my absence. Dog is ready to get up and play with daddy. Life will suck today. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 And you posted this at 6:47 am. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 The dogs have no concept of time or the fact that "Daddy's tired and would like to sleep in late". They are very similar to small children, except the Lab weights 82 pounds, runs at 20 mph and has sharper teeth. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoytbasses Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 And you posted this at 6:47 am. same for me... no matter when I get to bed, I'm up at first light. years of teaching, being a parent, etc has programmed me much more than being a musician has (which is probably for the better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 The dogs have no concept of time or the fact that "Daddy's tired and would like to sleep in late". They are very similar to small children, except the Lab weights 82 pounds, runs at 20 mph and has sharper teeth. You've never seen my son. Weird kid. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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