doody Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 I celebrated my 34th birthday tonight by taking my Duotone to the local open jam. It was the first time I have ever played infront of total strangers. The open jam was immediately after the last set by a local midwest band called Silver Band or Silver Bend or something like that. I have no illusions that I am a musician or anything. Everyone was very polite and supporting as I struggled and hamfisted my was through Dylans Masters of War, the obligitory floyd songs and blues riffing stolen almost in its entirely from Muddy Water, Bo Diddly, and the hook from Coco Taylor's Reefer and Wine all jumbled together. Every guitar player there LOVED the Duotone. The Duotone was a definite hit. I played it through the clubs Randal half stack and my Fender Acoustasonic, then passed it around to the other players. I had several people ask me where to get one. Now that I've done it, I think I will do it again. After all the anticipation, the preforming wasn't as frightening as I imagined it would be, although it is very alarming how fast you go through your guitar center riffs and have to think on your feet. However 1, 4, 5 is 1,4,5 where ever you play it. If your like me and have avoided playing out, try it. At least they will love your Hamer.
marcnorth Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Thats too cool, I need to get out and do the same thing.Although I have played in front of plenty of strangers for many years in many bars and dives it's been a long time.I just do all my playing at the house now.
Craig Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 That's awesome, it gets easier as time goes on. I haven't played guitar in front of strangers in years, it's a real shame.
MCChris Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 I believe that performing in front of an audience is worth 10 band practices and/or lessons.
LittleC Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Nothing like sitting in on open jam nights. I love playing songs I have never played before and I know I do not know them. Really keeps you sharp and on your toes. I suddenly think Wayne Shorter and Miles - it's the silence that counts. I see guys get up there and think they can solo from the first downbeat till the last. Completely opposite from my thinking. It forces me to find spots to truly compliment what everyone else is doing. Try to stay out of the way and not step on the volcals, on someone else's solo, not clash with the keys and not play the same chord voicings as the other guitarists up there. Anyway, I love! It's a challenge and an awful lot of fun!!! Hightly recommended!!!
LittleC Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Oh, and btw... happy birthday. Nice way to spend it!
kurtsstuff Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Happy Birthday and a nice way to do it by getting your stage cherry busted!!! woohoo!
Nuclear Wessel Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Happy B-Day! Open jams are a blast! I used to go to one every week. I made friends with a lot of great very supportive musicians and singer, honed my chops in a way that practicing at home or in a basement with a band never could, gained confidence, and got to hear alot of other great local musicians. I'm busier these days and don't get out ther every week anymore, but those days were a great turning point in my life.Go again next week!
md2020 Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 If they wanted to play C'mon and Love Me several times, I'd be up for it...
Buzzy Fretts Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 What LittleC said. Take only pictures and leave only footprints.... and lots of space between notes. Its always a blast.
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