Musician Forum - Band Discussion Board - BandMix

If you haven't heard of this site, it is well worth your time and effort to get your songs out there and get paid for it as well.

Here is my link: http://www.blastmymusic.com/index.php?m ... tist_music

I think you should marry Alan.. (serious look) lol

Although he probably be better in the band.. LMAO

But seriously, I think you 2 could team up.

Capt. Scott wrote:I think you should marry Alan.. (serious look) lol

Although he probably be better in the band.. LMAO

But seriously, I think you 2 could team up.

WTF?

Debbiestrange wrote:

Capt. Scott wrote:I think you should marry Alan.. (serious look) lol

Although he probably be better in the band.. LMAO

But seriously, I think you 2 could team up.

WTF?

ok, now I understand your post...had to go to his post to see wtf you were talking about.

Yeah you guys strike me as in the same genre..

I dunno how close locale-wise you are tho..

Capt. Scott wrote:Yeah you guys strike me as in the same genre..

I dunno how close locale-wise you are tho..

I'm in the land of the dead in Michigan...I think he's much further north...long distance relationships....always complications....lol

C.S., nah, I don't think we'd be a good musical matchup.
As folks, we'd probably get along great, talking music and such.
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But as musicians - I think we'd probably be better separate, doing our own things . . . dunno.
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Debbie, you do mostly folk, and you have your own sound.
It's a good sound - just as it is; you should probably capitalize on it.

. . . probably be best for you to make a name for yourself with what you already like to perform . . .
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I do mostly jazzy stuff, - and some rock, some blues, some folk, some classical stuff . . .
But I do at least 50% jazz, or songs with a jazzy 'feel.'.
. . . maybe 20% folk . . .
And I have a ton of songs. You probably do, too.
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Probably neither of us would be happy relinquishing our own material to play someone else's material, eh?
Nahhh -

Basically, I'm saying: "Go for it," that's all . . .

Can't you just play both your material with a new part for each?

Capt Scott - Yentel magic matchmaker to the stars!

Thats almost as ironic as me being the spell checker.

Really, sans! I'm crying I'm laughing so hard here!

RhythmMan wrote:C.S., nah, I don't think we'd be a good musical matchup.
As folks, we'd probably get along great, talking music and such.
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But as musicians - I think we'd probably be better separate, doing our own things . . . dunno.
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Debbie, you do mostly folk, and you have your own sound.
It's a good sound - just as it is; you should probably capitalize on it.

. . . probably be best for you to make a name for yourself with what you already like to perform . . .
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I do mostly jazzy stuff, - and some rock, some blues, some folk, some classical stuff . . .
But I do at least 50% jazz, or songs with a jazzy 'feel.'.
. . . maybe 20% folk . . .
And I have a ton of songs. You probably do, too.
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Probably neither of us would be happy relinquishing our own material to play someone else's material, eh?
Nahhh -

Basically, I'm saying: "Go for it," that's all . . .

I actually got contacted by a guy in my area who does the same type of stuff I do...so it's looking brighter.

I've listened to your songs...you're right..musically, we have a different style....I love you jazz stuff...but I've never gotten into the habit of writing in that fashion. But, there is always the prospect of sharing the stage...giving the audience a taste of what we both have to offer....(as I look into the future)....

Yeah, Debbie, I wouldn't want to take away anything from your music.
And - your music doesn't really need anything added . . .
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As far as getting on stage - no time like the present, my friend.
Maybe that guy will work out.
But tell him (right up front) that you will be performing all your originals, and you're looking for someone to help you.
It could save you a world of aggravation a month or 3 from now.
You don't want to accept someone just because they want to work with you . . .
. . . be chosey . . .
And - do you want to work with a man or a woman?
Is 18 too young? Is 60 too old? Set your sites on what you want.
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There's another thing to consider.
You may find that you prefer working alone.
So - seriously consider it.
It's more work - but you'll also get paid twice as much . . .
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You may have to expand your car-driving range a few miles to find others; but get in as much face-to-face contacts with real musicians as you can.
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Open mikes are a good place to hand out cards.
You might not find anyone good enough there, but - make friends.
Give 2 cards to everyone.
> One for them - and one for "I know someone in a band who's looking for a . . . "
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If your cards wind up in the hands of 150 musicians, you'll find someone.
Give cards to at least 5 new singers/musicians every week. And leave them in music stores . . . along with a free CD to the owner of the store . . .
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Also you might ask music instructors if they have anyone qualified . . .
It might take a while, so the sooner you start . . .

RhythmMan wrote:Yeah, Debbie, I wouldn't want to take away anything from your music.
And - your music doesn't really need anything added . . .
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As far as getting on stage - no time like the present, my friend.
You may have to expand your car-driving range a few miles; but get in as much face-to-face contacts with real musicians as you can.
.
Open mikes are a good place to hand out cards.
You might not find anyone good enough there, but - make friends.
Give 2 cards to everyone.
> One for them - and one for "I know someone in a band who's looking for a . . . "
.
If your cards wind up in the hands of 150 musicians, you'll find someone.
Give cards to at least 5 new singers/musicians every week. And leave them in music stores . . . along with a free CD to the owner of the store . . .
.
Also you might ask music instructors if they have anyone qualified . . .
It might take a while, so the sooner you start . . .

Very good ideas...I will get on that asap...I haven't looked for any open mic places around here; I'm sure there are some in close proximity as long as they aren't in Detroit...I'm scared of Detroit...LOL

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