Hi guys,
I guess this is an introductory post as well as a humorous story. I've been drumming for 18 months, played guitar for a year or two before that and originally started out my music career mixing vinyl 4 years ago. I've been frequenting this forum to try and garner as much wisdom and inspiration as possible
Had my first gig tonight, age 27, with a band I had been rehearsing with for 3 months, and man it was a shocker. Made a heap of errors towards the latter end of the set, and the lead guitarist lost the plot (and eventually his amp) and just went crazy freestyle for a while. The bassist and I eventually reined him in and we finished with a small level of dignity intact.
I watched the other acts afterwards and spoke with the other drummers. Great learning experience but realised I have sooo far to go!
Anyways, has anyone else got some funny stories / anecdotes to help alleviate the feeling of failure I have right now? Haha I'm joking I don't feel that bad, I'm glad to have my first gig over and done. Can only get better right?
I guess this is an introductory post as well as a humorous story. I've been drumming for 18 months, played guitar for a year or two before that and originally started out my music career mixing vinyl 4 years ago. I've been frequenting this forum to try and garner as much wisdom and inspiration as possible
Had my first gig tonight, age 27, with a band I had been rehearsing with for 3 months, and man it was a shocker. Made a heap of errors towards the latter end of the set, and the lead guitarist lost the plot (and eventually his amp) and just went crazy freestyle for a while. The bassist and I eventually reined him in and we finished with a small level of dignity intact.
I watched the other acts afterwards and spoke with the other drummers. Great learning experience but realised I have sooo far to go!
Anyways, has anyone else got some funny stories / anecdotes to help alleviate the feeling of failure I have right now? Haha I'm joking I don't feel that bad, I'm glad to have my first gig over and done. Can only get better right?