How do you start/find the right band

I have been playing for about 3 years seriously. I know all kinds of bands, i am envyous of what they have but i wouldn't really consider playing for any of them. I got a stoburn opinion about the type of band i whant to be in. I know some ppl wiht my same interests but they are already in a band and there creative energy resides with their bands. how do you go about finding good band mates.I don't really whant to start doing shows or anything right now just play original music with some ppl.

 

Nobody around here is devoted enough to it. I live in a military community and I have no family in the military, which makes me an outsider, because everyone here is always interested in defense bullshit and whatnot.

 

what kind of music do you play orsino2

 

A mixture of Folk/Jazz/Blues/Bluegrass/Rock/Soul/Funk whatever else I can throw in. Basically everything. My main influences are John Coltrane, Ani DiFranco, Warren Haynes, Dickey Betts, Les Claypool, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Neil Young, Trey, Keller Williams, Eric Johnson, Derek Trucks, Sam Bush Band, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy... etc.. I just love too much.

 

Sometimes finding musicians that will click with you can be tough. I found that the better I got at playing and the more creative I became,... I became the fire that drew the moths to the flame. Of course I am speaking metaphorically but you can see where I am going with this. For the moment jam with whoever you like and don't worry so much about attitudes or charachter. I personally like to work with someone who has a great attitude, maybe they may be mediocre, but after months and months of practice they get better and in the end you have a great person to work with without the hassels! Thats the core of my band right now, great people, bandmates you can hang with and drink with and have a great time when we're not playing. We work hard and practice alot. You also need to have a good leader or 'conductor', so to speak, who can listen in 3D, be precise about the music to make sure it's played correctly. Maybe what you are calling stubborness is really leadership qualities? Ok, before I go on and on here (hehe) let me just say, have fun, hone your craft and everything will fall into place.

 

LMAO!! btw - just noticed....we all look alike here!

 

lmfao... I just did too, before I read that... I'm not sure why it's so damn funny.

 

I agree with Bobbyellis. You say you know musicians already so just jam with them, even if they are in bands. You shouldn't worry too much about "bands" until it comes to getting anywhere in terms of regular gigging and recording.


As Bobby said, just have fun - it's great when you just bring your guitar and amp to someone's house and just plug in and go for it. The more you do this (provided you're any good) the better a rep you'll get, the more people will think "hey, this guy's not bad" and after a while you may get an offer to join a band that's already going, I mean if they need a second guitarist or whatever you'd have a better chance or if there are other people looking to join bands they might get in contact with people you've jammed with and they'll say something to the effect of "sorry but I'm already in a band but there's this guy I know who is pretty good and wants to join/form a band".

Anyway, don't worry too much about asking people to join your band on as a second band, as long as you have someone to play with.

Oh yeah, and writing your own material helps a fuck of a lot.

Blessings

Sebbi

 

hey jypsymoth what music are you into palying?

 

i like to play alot of jam and folk and clasic rock and acid rock and bluegrass i also like to mix in a little bit of grunge

 

Write some tunes first. Show them to people, see what they think of the sort of thing you're after. Also be creative with your instrumentation and arrangments so you write parts for the tyes of players you're hoping to get into your band. If they see attractive looking parts and opportunities then they won't be able to resist. And with any luck they'll also want to contribute to the writing process as well and they may even show you a few pleasant surprises.