tnb Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 I will be playing a show in Vero Beach and some maybe doing some work in Orlando at the end of February through March. I am also thinking of relocating to the Orlando area. Is there a scene, jazz jam, blues jam, or a place where to meet some of the players? I play bass.
Salyphus Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 Er, I used to live in that area and I'm afraid I can't say much nice about it. You could try to see if Sam Rivers is still performing with his Big Band in Orlando, he is truly amazing.
Gtoledo3 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 Well, Orlando has kind of a weird scene. There are a lot of jobs, what with all of the theme parks, restaurants, and bars... but it's all "Disneyfied." You have to really be a "jukebox" type of band. In St.Pete, Tampa, and even Clearwater, there is a blues scene of sorts, but really really good players are tough to find. A lot of middle of the road guys. There is something calle dthe Tampa Bay Blues Society, that has a lot of members all around Florida- I would look up the website... perhaps even call up the directors to get a little better idea of what's going on in Orlando. I could hook you up with some Tampa area guys... if your good! Want mix/tracking feedback? Checkout "The Fade"- www.grand-designs.cc/mmforum/index.php The soon-to-be home of the "12 Bar-Blues Project"
tnb Posted February 5, 2003 Author Posted February 5, 2003 Thanks guys, I have already been in touch with the musicians union and I did a Disney audition a few months ago. I am just trying to get more of a headstart since I am sure that there are more places to gig besides the theme parks. I hadn't considered looking in the Tampa area. One of the main reasons for wanting to leave Providence is my trying to stop the 1 and 2 hour drives home after the gig.
Chaz Posted February 6, 2003 Posted February 6, 2003 Being from Tampa, I have to agree with GT3 on this one. You have to look very hard for the really good musicians around here. Haven Music Productions Tampa, FL www DOT havenmp DOT com
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