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ssspert · 03-09-2008, 03:53 AM

Thanks Ron thats a fresh and different way of looking at it. You are right it wasn't about the scene.
The lack of participation of local band members, and fans.

Man down is gaining popularity in mobile, and in my opinion may be the next big thing.
KTC moved to dallas (i think) they are (were) raw, new, and refreshing for lack of better words.

My music scene is good. Adaptation is the key. Notice I didn't say sell out.
Selling out for losers, and I'm not a loser.
It was time for Adam and I to part ways. Is he any better off.
In my opnion NOPE. He is no longer writing new material.
His new band is still learning most of the old material we used to cover.
Am I? I'm happy playing covers well, and making a few bucks.
I'm easy to please.
Lets face it the cost of equipment and gas isn't going down.

3 options:
1- Either you adapt and play for fun, and get paid playing covers.
2- stay in the garage, get better, or
3- say fuck it, get out and play, sound like ass, and never get booked anywhere.

Good song writers...did they pack up and move away after Katrina?
I haven't heard anything from a local band that made me say damn thats good.

I want to know why local bands don't use this board to promote shows?

03-09-2008, 03:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
ssspert Band Member Productive GCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wemo Posts: 1,783 Rep Power: 11	Thanks Ron thats a fresh and different way of looking at it. You are right it wasn't about the scene. The lack of participation of local band members, and fans. Man down is gaining popularity in mobile, and in my opinion may be the next big thing. KTC moved to dallas (i think) they are (were) raw, new, and refreshing for lack of better words. My music scene is good. Adaptation is the key. Notice I didn't say sell out. Selling out for losers, and I'm not a loser. It was time for Adam and I to part ways. Is he any better off. In my opnion NOPE. He is no longer writing new material. His new band is still learning most of the old material we used to cover. Am I? I'm happy playing covers well, and making a few bucks. I'm easy to please. Lets face it the cost of equipment and gas isn't going down. 3 options: 1- Either you adapt and play for fun, and get paid playing covers. 2- stay in the garage, get better, or 3- say fuck it, get out and play, sound like ass, and never get booked anywhere. Good song writers...did they pack up and move away after Katrina? I haven't heard anything from a local band that made me say damn thats good. I want to know why local bands don't use this board to promote shows? __________________ Straight Shots Myspace page My Myspace Bass page email ME for Straight Shot booking information. “Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.” James Dean Last edited by ssspert; 03-09-2008 at 04:28 AM.