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And again, as I siad, give the people I'm trying to reach (guys living in Baton Rouge in their 20s who like playing wide variety of pop and soft rock covers) a chance to respond.

The advice I've been given thus far already covers the basics of what I need to try. I need to gain some cognitive and experiential knowledge from individuals in my area in order to recieve the help I need.


I am truly sorry if I upset anybody and came off as firm to the people who were trying their best to help. The advice is still appreciated.

Your lack of response to my questions and your one way conversation almost makes YOU a Troll.

Do you record?

What "questions" are you talking about? You never asked anything. And no, I don't record. And that's because I don't have the tools to do so.

Also realize that my conversations wouldn't be one way if the people responding would realize that I'm stuck and am in a little over my head, and would view my rants as effective complaining rather than whining.

Well

Your just an evasive little bugger arn't you

The band and I put on a killer four hour set at the bar last night and I didn't see you there... and to think we could have been friends.

Your lack of response to my questions and your one way conversation almost makes YOU a Troll.

Do you record?

What "questions" are you talking about? You never asked anything. And no, I don't record. And that's because I don't have the tools to do so.

Also realize that my conversations wouldn't be one way if the people responding would realize that I'm stuck and am in a little over my head, and would view my rants as effective complaining rather than whining.

Well

Your just an evasive little bugger arn't you

The band and I put on a killer four hour set at the bar last night and I didn't see you there... and to think we could have been friends.

What are you going on about? We are NOT living in the same state, and I was trying to reach guys in their 20s who enjoy playing some good pop and soft rock music. So give those people a chance to respond. I don't want to see anymore posts from guys in who are much older than me, and who have way too much experience playing at bars, and clubs and who are gigging and working musicians.

You need help. I suggest a local therapist, but better yet a psychiatrist (they can prescribe drugs.)

You need help. I suggest a local therapist, but better yet a psychiatrist (they can prescribe drugs.)

or

a local Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

You need help. I suggest a local therapist, but better yet a psychiatrist (they can prescribe drugs.)

or

a local Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

What are you talking about? You aren't making any sense. Go back to your dialy life as if you never saw my posts. You aren't the right person to be helping me.

You need help. I suggest a local therapist, but better yet a psychiatrist (they can prescribe drugs.)

I am NOT crazy! I am just a little frustrated that I keep getting responses from old dudes who have WAY too much experience, in the music business, and who won't clear up any missunderstandings by simply talking to me and trying to understand what I'm looking for. Why don't you go about your daily life and let the desired audience respond to my posts.

Just STOP with the trollish attitudes and use a little common sense when responding. By "trollish" attitudes, I mean, stop making judgements about that you know nothing about. When I was on Baton Rouge Rocks, I got the SAME kinds of responses after awhile. Why won't you guys LISTEN and TAKE the hint?

I am truly a decent guy, and didn't mean any harm. I am sorry if you have a problem trying to see who I need help from, and why you guys aren't able to provide that help.

As I said before, I already know what I need to try in general, but I need to speak with guys in their 20s who like more of the music I enjoy who can provide me with insight into appropriate music venues in the Baton Rouge area. Someone who has a much better attitude than you guys have.

Give the people I'm trying to reach a chance to respond instead of making horrible judgements about me and talking amongst yourselves.

How many times do we have to tell you: THE 'DESIRED AUDIENCE' IS NOT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How many times do we have to tell you: THE 'DESIRED AUDIENCE' IS NOT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard you, but can someone please direct me to somewhere more appropriate?

The only time I came close to finding a music buddy on this site was back in late 2010. His name was Adam, and he saw my account here, and he must've been a free account member as well, because he tried to message me, but couldn't. I agreed to give him a try, but once I invited him over, he kept trying to push me to play, but everytime I wanted to show him a song, he ended up not knowing the song at all, and he also gave me the impression that he wasn't very knowledgeable with his music theory and stuff, and his tastes were limited to just modern rock and alternative music. He never showed a love for ANY of my favorite divas, or American Idol stars.

And when I turned him down as a music buddy, I still wanted to see if I could use him as a networking friend, but then the truth came out. When I tried to hook up with again, he said "I have plenty of friends already and I don't need anymore". After that, I'm thinking, "well, screw you too".

There were also other instances when I'd come close to finding a good music buddy:

For example, in late 2008, somoene at BRCC contacted by phone and showed an interest in the music I enjoy, but before I could talk to him, he said he was late for class. He promised to call me back, but NEVER did, so I called him back one day (can't remember whether it was later the same day or whatnot) but when I was about to leave a message, instead of reaching the familar voice I heard over the phone, I hear a girl's voice.

Towards the end of last year, some dude who's part of Baton Rouge Rocks (Paul) decides to message me on Facebook from out of the blue and invites me over to meet some of his friends who are all in a band together, and initially he shows a passion for some of my favorite artists, but once I get there, I'm not impressed with his friends, and once we get to jamming, I am completely unimpressed with Paul's skills. So I end up letting him go.

I don't know if these stories help you guys understand me better or not, but I'll just back off and see if anybody in my area takes notice of me again.

I can take a hint. I'm sorry if I upset anybody or whatnot. Thanks for trying.

Omg ..

Well you know, at least you are entertaining with this story..

I read some of it and am flatly scared because it sounds very much like a bad porno movie. (nope not the regular variety) lol

But you know, hang in there, don't lose your cool like you have been doing and maybe we can dig up someone for you to play with.

(ooh bad mental image) lol

But seriously if we can help you, we'll try.

It's true there aren't that many people on Bmix that are from your area.

(RGMmix remind me never to cross you, that post took 3 minutes for me to burst out laughing.)

That was a DBF for sure.

Hang tough, kid. If we can help you, we will.
Not everyone can be helped though.
I think you should pray some, might help you think of a new way to meet a muso that you could work with. It can't hurt you..

As has been suggested, post some music in your profile.
Put your email address in your profile (you have to spell it out, or it will be deleted).
Stop asking the same questions over and over again.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein

Easy Mike, I think he's ready to crack.

lol