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So I'm going to be moving to Florida in May from McHenry Illinois anyone out there that can recommend venues to go check out or places to meet local musicians? I know there's quite a Metal scene down there but lately I've been diggin Reggae would be nice to have some people to show me whats goin on out there! Also any good fishing holes? Thanks for your help

Florida is kind of big, you may want to be more specific! Not there appears to be many Floridians here anyway.

I know some musicians in Florida.
Most of the contacts I've made there have been via Facebook.
( actually the initial contacts that these developed from were made here )

Once you get down there, put some leather on the sidewalks and start hitting up musicians via Facebook and BandMix
Yes, they have many drawbacks, but as a free services they have some benefit as another tool in the belt.

With Bandmix I would recommend paying for a year of Premier Membership.
Then use the "search function" three to four times a week messaging and newly active members in the geographic region you can travel effectively.
The "search function" has filters that can refine your search by activity date and a range based on postal codes.
Expect a send return ratio of approx 20:1 and be patient.

"EarPro" is in Florida.

(sllluurrrrppppp, sorry I'm drooling)

Well i'm going to be in the Tampa Bay area and as far as a year membership here i don't really know if i'm willing to pay the rate that they have just to do a search for people and be able to PM i figure if people want to find others they would go on these forums like i am and maybe find some sources this way.

Well i'm going to be in the Tampa Bay area and as far as a year membership here i don't really know if i'm willing to pay the rate that they have just to do a search for people and be able to PM i figure if people want to find others they would go on these forums like i am and maybe find some sources this way.

No . . . they won't. Most won't anyway.
You will have to be proactive.
I'm speaking from years of experience with this site.

You, of course, have the right to do as you see fit.

Best wishes.

The worst gigs I ever played, the worst years I ever endured, where in Florida.

I hope it works better for you pal.

Talbot

Oh that's some scary sh*t there, Mike..

Oh that's some scary sh*t there, Mike..

Yes . . . considering where that man has been and what he's done . . .

That is a mouth full . . .