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My experience is different than yours in some ways. I'm one of those "old guys" but I'm starting to look for younger guys to play with. I'm sick if the tired, jaded bullshit about not playing originals, and you have to do this, and you must do that. "Do you know an AC/DC tune?" (No! I know Talbot's tunes)

The ones I've jammed with recently or talked to in the last six months reminded me of Miz Friday's zombies. (excluding one lovely blues jam where we all knew it wasn't going to happen band wise but decided to wail anyway since we were there and ready)

Yet when I was a young player an older dude (jazz guy) took me and my brother under his wing and taught us much. He had the theory and he had the heart. The first time we jammed he took my bass out of my hands and handed it to my brother. He set me down at the piano and said, "if you want to be a musician - play it. Otherwise you're just an instrumentalist." He fired up his clarinet and we were off to the races.

His name was Jack Lindsay and his wife was the manager of our rock band - the other two guys in the band were Jack's cousins but he wouldn't play with them because they weren't serious enough. I hope he is still kickin'.

My take on theory is that you ignore it at your own risk. Alternative is shredding in A until you are dragged off the stage and sent to the recycling center...

I don't care how old the players are. Its the heart that matters. If I have to push a player on stage in a wheelchair I'll do it if he/she cuts the mustard. Or alternately some kid with a jones to play is always welcome too - same standards for both: the ability and discipline to get it done.

Talbot

I've tried to form an all female band in the past but gave up due to lack of serious interest. Now I'm seeking males and females but...no replies so far.
It's ALL difficult if you ask me.

Damn'it! I have been looking to start a all ladies Go-Go band with a Alternative/ Modern Rock sound and well it's been a serious challenge. I mean I know there are female musicians out there but it's like finding a needle in a hay stack...at least finding the right chick...i guess i know what men go thru when looking for a mate. Of course i'll keep up the hussle....but i have a passion that wont wait....i wont give up but this is discouraging a lil bit.

Most Chicks that I have met would actually prefer NOT to Engage in the dirty grind of a music career... I think it may have something to do with vanity and self image. I have never met any female ever, who desired to wield the ax as a Guitar Goddess..

In fact with most chick's, if you ask them to start up a band...you might as well ask them to open up an 'all-girls" car-shop. Gigging and fixing cars share one common thread... you really have to be technical minded, anymore. In the early days, you had chick-bands like Diana Ross and the Supreme, and they were ALL about simply singing into a simple mic/PA system and keeping a visual sense of tempo (A Motown stage formula). Nowadays, you practically have to cut a 'Hollywood-production' just to get a live Music show over to an audience. (When was the last time anybody gigged somewhere... strictly for audience listening purposes (as opposed to for dancing, and wild partying)

I'm guessing most chicks aren't up for the sweat that it takes to pull off a band... that aims to become a growing sensation. Its a lot of work!

If I am wrong about it , I duly stand corrected.

Well Ive never played in a "female" band, but if that is what she wants to put together why are you guys whining? Its better to know that on the front than when you lug your equipment all over town to audition.

If I said I want to start a death metal band and you play polka music, should I give you a shot?

If Im a smooth jazz player should I try a surf punker?

Theres more discrimination in music than sex. Every band that flyes a genre flag effectively discriminates any musician outside those parameters.

Lets just call this the BEotch thread.

Is it really discrimination or is it " Genrecentricity"?

JW I agree with what you are saying... To that end, Its been my observation that very young players, who for instance, pride themselves as Metalists are more likely to demonstrate open mindedness to different genres (Especially, in situations where there is promise of studio work and/or significant exposure/network, etc).

As fer me... I'm much older, and I have a curiosity about other genres , but I 'm pretty sure I wont pursue any specific genre outside of what comes most natural to me... hence my skills are subject to that mindset. Of course, I also know that a real musician can adapt and adjust. I contend as a writer, that each song is its own, and ultimately dictates what the genre should be. SO This ol fart might be inclined to figure out an awsome shred, if only to fill a 30 second track to augment a spot in some song that calls for it

I had same experience, i work so much easier with guys, tried adding girls to my group, they all quit if they do not get right away front row even they have less experience. in that case, I DO still need 2 backing singers, audition at my studio!!!
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thats really good , keep it up one day you will get all you want , try hard for your motive all the best ....

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I am actually in TWO all girl bands. It's tough, there are less female musicians around, even less than that are the ones that are dedicated to a hobby like music.

BTW - looking for a female bass player near seacoast area of NH.

Some rockin tracks you have posted.

Good luck in your search.

Thank you! We are trying to get organized to do some amateur recording, it can be overwhelming at times since we are still kinda new and finishing up original songs. Guess we'll have to see if we can find that awesome 4th gal for us to jam with.

its harder because youve limited your resource pool , but thats not to say its not a worth while thing to be doing . one of the 1st all girl bands that rocked ..." fannie ann" from the early 70s

Because all of the guys want to join it...

I don't look at it like I'm limiting my pool, because that seems to add a negative slant on it. There are many benefits to working with all girls, perhaps the single biggest drawback is the dedication factor. Otherwise it's very rewarding, and I'm sure working with guys is rewarding too. In the future I wouldn't have a problem jamming with guys but to put together an all girl band (and keep it together) is pretty special, but difficult.

Would seem putting together and maintaining any band is special and difficult.

We are working our sixth piece into the puzzle as we speak.

Best wishes.

6th piece? whoa!