tlnelson wrote:Hi, I'm new to band mix. I'm 42 years old, female, and I've been singing my whole life. I've never been able to pursue my dreams of being in a rock band. Life kept getting in the way, lack of support from parents when I was younger, getting married having kids, things like that. we still have a place in music anymore?
Any advice/comments would be welcomed
Thanks,
Tracy
Wow. That sounds sooo much like my brother's and my experience. We are both over 50 and having a great time and much success with our all original band. We play out quite a bit, and find that the private club, concert venue route has worked out well for us. We even play coffee houses, to audiences of all ages. Many times, standing room only.
Don't under estimate how many older folks still like/love live rock music, but, many times just don't enjoy the enviroment it's served up in. Think outside of the box, look for alternative ways to present yourself and your music. You can do it!
You can hear us on this site: www.bandmix.com/wickedbrother (Make sure you jack in some phones... we are just three piece and if you don't hear the bass, you are missing half the music).
We may not be everyone's cup of tea, but, we love what we are doing and do have a fan base. That's the point. It's your dream, so don't let anything stop you from fulfilling it!
WB