http://bandmix.com/tom-fo wrote:I am a pro guitarist out of the NY/CT area - I am finding it hard to find musicians that are really FULL-TIME and want to tour. Any suggestions on how to get to those who are really in the business on a full-time pro level?
Thanks,
Tom Forst
www.myspace.com/thomasforst
After my struggle to recruit a drummer to help me cut a demo ended in having to offer money to finally get responses I concluded this.
The musicians that have truly dedicated their lives to this being a career and are willing to and have sacrificed exploring a lot of life's detours, move to major cities dude.
I STILL haven't found someone local to work with. No offense but guys with kids, mortgages, addiction, 20 years in the local scene etc. are an impossible sell on me. I've sacrificed an awful lot for my goals in music and believe for my chosen style, it takes the ultimate sacrifice and ability to not settle for less than you've set your heart and mind on.
Bands rarely rise out of anywhere other than a select few major cities-Los Angeles, NYC, Nashville, Torronto. Sure, every state's largest city may have 1 or 2 local acts that rise to commercial success but they're uncommon. Most bands relocate as a group or individuals to a more liquid city.
I've got the chops, the voice, the talent for writing hooks, the equipment, the looks-I have a brand new sound system for an audience of 10,000.
I should of had drummers fighting one another to record with me but, I'm also a metal musician. Probably the hardest genre to succeed in since it's not that kids crap numetal. Lots of control freaks and childish attitudes in this genre so maybe my perspective is unique to my genre.
I SWEAR every metal musician insists you join THEIR band rather than the other way around. Well, what do you have to offer me other than your services on your chosen instrument?
Generally they're stumped for an answer of substance.
I still don't figure it's a picnic for other genre musicians just the same.