Planetguy wrote:george1146561 wrote:
I've encountered too many assholes who refuse to work with anyone who plays an Epiphone or Squier instead of a Gibson or Fender. Or jerks who sneer down their noses at anyone who plays a stock, straight from the factory guitar with no expensive and/or extensive mods. Or the idiots who look at gear specs and ignore the actual playing of a potential bandmate.
I'm 61 yrs old and have played in countless bands, auditioned, and auditioned many along the way, and in general have been around fellow musicians since H.S.
Happy to say I haven't run into anyone like that. Not doubting that you have or that they do in fact exist....just relating my exp.
Too often what I have encountered (and what i think is much more commonplace) is dealing w those have have only 50% of what I need from a bandmate.
Being BOTH a capable musician AND someone I can stand to be in a room with. Too often it's a super nice guy/gal who lacks the requisite musical skills. Or .....it's a capable player who's a jerk.
Finding someone who has that whole pkg together...THAT'S always been the challenge. On that score I'm super lucky to be playing w four groups....all very capable and talented musicians. and all fine upstanding human beings....smart, funny, easy to get along with responsible adults.
This^^
Growing a circle of musician friends is a lifelong process and I value these relationships. I primarily play in one band with occasional side projects here and there and we do rotate in sub players when a regular is not available. Most of us have well-worn instruments that we know well, but no one is using a touring rig to play city concerts and car shows. While there are no Steve Vai or Neil Peart players, everyone has enough skill to do what we want to do.
Competent tools and talent, show up on time, understand the language of music so you can communicate effectively with other players, and be free from the grip of substance abuse. These are the experienced musicians that are always working.
Cajundaddy