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Dedication? Anyone? Just a bit?
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JC
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Hey,

We're a relatively new band in town. We both play guitar. We're 21 and 25. We're into The Cure, Sonic Youth, The Pixies. We have about an hour's worth of cool songs and want to start playing shows very soon.

My email addres is [email protected]

The problem that we're having is folks who seemingly have a very easy time saying "I wanna be in a band" but have a very difficult time actually showing up for rehersals. Some of their reasons/excuses are relatively good ones. I understand that everyone has to have day (or night) jobs and that everyone has other responsabilities, etc. However, if I found that my job, or anything else in my life, was interfering with music I would find a way to resolve that.

Am I completely alone? I love playing music. But, also, I am completely compelled to make music. It is absolutely everything to me and, as such, I would jam almost every day if I could.

I'm looking for a bassist and drummer who love playing music and can't imagine not playing music. We will be doing a short tour (about 2 weeks) this fall and possibly next spring as well. We plan on being ready to record an EP early this fall (before we go on tour).

If you play bass and/or drums, are at least kind of interested in the influences I have mentioned, and are very serious about putting your full effort into a band please send me an e-mail address above.

Thanks,
JC - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 2:18am
KnifeGhost
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I should mention that we're not against a bit of on-the-job training.... - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 2:23am
JC
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Oh yeah.... and ladies, gentlemen, boys, and girls of all shapes and sizes are welcome. - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 2:46am
The Ref
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It's seems to be a bit of a problem around here. People talk about wanting to play but when it comes time to do it, they often don't even show up. Not sure why that is! Best of luck! You sound very dedicated! - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 9:32am
JC
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Thanks Ref.... I think it's a bit of a problem everywhere you go.... but, nonetheless, it's a very frustrating thing for folks who want to work with a serious project. - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 12:37pm
The Ref
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I don't know, never had this problem in Vancouver, Montreal or TO??? - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 1:04pm
KnifeGhost
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I dunno, I have a friend who's having a bitch of a time getting his band together in Toronto, and another dude who's having the same problem in Montreal.... - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 3:59pm
mike
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Hey Ref..Thought you were busy working EH!!!! I LOVE THE PIC hehe Was i even born???? - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 4:14pm
The Ref
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Sure you were! Wasn't that long ago. Done work now! Waz up! - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 4:46pm
JC
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Anyone....BASS.....DRUMS......anyone? - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 6:04pm
ticklefish
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I think this new board will help. Although some have said they enjoyed the slagging adn anon hassling, it really has succeeded at driving most of the people who do want to play music far away from this board. I hope it comes together now. - Fri, 27 Jun 2003 7:10pm
Jam_Aylott
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WOW!! GUESS WHAT! this post is acctaulyl about BEING IN THE BAND... YA! well im 16, new to teh bass but have played guitar for long enough that I could say i am experianced

I too am looking for a dedicated band to play shows and such, I write many songs and I sing too! id love to get together and jam

[email protected] - Sat, 28 Jun 2003 7:44pm
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