Members eyesore Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 hi guys ;i'm new today here.i've been a solo guy for ,well forever .a few bands .but mostly me. i'm 58 years old and starting think i'm too old for the bar scene.all i play is music from my era.has anyone given up on the bars?i don't like that scene.where does everyone else play/thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 hi guys ;i'm new today here.i've been a solo guy for ,well forever .a few bands .but mostly me. i'm 58 years old and starting think i'm too old for the bar scene.all i play is music from my era.has anyone given up on the bars?i don't like that scene.where does everyone else play/thanks! A youthful/geezerly (depending on the day ) 55, and around here most bars don't pay enough to bother with, so I perform almost anywhere else - restaurants, nursing homes, libraries, book stores, coffee-houses, private parties, weddings, festivals, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Blanchard Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 I am 60 and only play original and traditional folk music, so bar gigs are not for me. I generally do stuff at folk-oriented places which are few and far between. And I am alright with that. There are an amazing number of younger folks who do get into the 60's music, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 i'm 13 with 41 years of experience at being that age... i used to do solo and duo work a long time ago and have been in bands most of my life... i'm gearing up for going back to the solo routine... speaking on age... i remember seeing a drummer in a dixieland jazz band that was 84 and still doing all the high sticking and fancy chops as well as being spot on with his timing and beats... he sat behind those skins smiling and having a blast and i said to myself... with any luck at all, thats where i want to be when i'm his age... on stage, having fun playing music... music doesnt recognize age, or any of the other traits which make us individuals... it only recognizes heart, passion, and the desire to open your soul and share what you have with others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 56 here. I play bars with my band, but not solo. Restaurants, wineries, small acoustic festivals, private parties and galleries is where I like to play. Better atmosphere, better pay, and usually free food. Last solo gig I played I got a rack of rosemary-encrusted lamb, a nice garden salad, some scalloped potatoes, steamed veggies and a very well done caramel cheesecake for dessert. Try getting that at a brewpub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yanktar Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm 56 and am a rank beginner at electric guitar, just having started a year ago. But I played trumpet, classical piano and sang in choirs in my youth, studied music theory and back then taught myself to bang around on a cheapie acoustic guitar and on a flute as well. Now, it's a wonderful relaxation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 i'm 13 with 41 years of experience at being that age... i used to do solo and duo work a long time ago and have been in bands most of my life... i'm gearing up for going back to the solo routine... speaking on age... i remember seeing a drummer in a dixieland jazz band that was 84 and still doing all the high sticking and fancy chops as well as being spot on with his timing and beats... he sat behind those skins smiling and having a blast and i said to myself... with any luck at all, thats where i want to be when i'm his age... on stage, having fun playing music... music doesnt recognize age, or any of the other traits which make us individuals... it only recognizes heart, passion, and the desire to open your soul and share what you have with others... Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cherri Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 Fast approaching fabulous 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 music doesnt recognize age, or any of the other traits which make us individuals... it only recognizes heart, passion, and the desire to open your soul and share what you have with others... Eh. I worry that I am getting to old, fat and ugly to be a performer. I can still play, but I sure don't look like I sound I'm 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richardmac Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 46 here. I do a mostly covers solo show, and perform at private parties, public functions, and any place that will pay me decently. I will, from time to time, play all original music at a solo show or a singer/songwriter night. My demographic is older folks, so it doesn't matter so much what I look like. I don't like playing any place with smokers, so that sorta rules out a bunch of places for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinkfloydcramer61 Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm a vigorous 50. What's going to knock me out of gigging is not age, however, but progressively worse hearing. But I still jam those earplugs in and have at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dparr Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'm just a few days from being 56. I've been playing The "Chapman Stick" solo for a little over 10 years now. Right now I'm up to playing 5 regular gigs a week. During the holidays I had a string of 13 gigs in 10 days. I'm a better musician now than I've ever been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leftyjay Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 i'm 52, but feel like 70started in fulltime bands at age 13. for the last 24 years, i've been doing a fulltime solo. i think i can keep this up well into my upper 60s, but i may have to decrease the amount of gear to keep me going, moving gear all these years has taken a toll on my back and neck. thats the only thing stopping me from gigging 7 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chaff67 Posted December 31, 2011 Members Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wow, I feel the kid around here at only 44. Of course my grandkids would have a hard time swallowing that music doesnt recognize age, or any of the other traits which make us individuals... it only recognizes heart, passion, and the desire to open your soul and share what you have with others... That is beautiful Voltan. If you don't mind, I'm putting that in my sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members James Clausen Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm 66 and play where ever I get a chance. I am playing better than I ever have. I also play with a lot of guys my age or older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sgt. Rock Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 59 with 145 shows last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicker Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 under 40 still!!!! Yess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm just a few days from being 56. I've been playing The "Chapman Stick" solo for a little over 10 years now. Right now I'm up to playing 5 regular gigs a week. During the holidays I had a string of 13 gigs in 10 days. I'm a better musician now than I've ever been. Any mp3s of your playing? Love listening to a good 'Stickman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 i'm 52, but feel like 70 started in fulltime bands at age 13. for the last 24 years, i've been doing a fulltime solo. i think i can keep this up well into my upper 60s, but i may have to decrease the amount of gear to keep me going, moving gear all these years has taken a toll on my back and neck. thats the only thing stopping me from gigging 7 days a week. Fortunately for us geezers, gear grows increasingly lighter/more compact...I'd hate to have to tote around a pair of these today, like I did back in '74: These can dish up 3X the power...and 1/1000000 the hernias : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm 55. We play mostly outdoors, private parties, charity benefits, festivals. Dont do bars. We hunker down in the winter, practice weekly, goof off on internet forums... then play all warm the weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 56: early old-age, late middle-age or late late late youth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicalSchizo Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 56: early old-age, late middle-age or late late late youth Embrace your geezerness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jersey Jack Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 55, for another month, at least.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pitar Posted January 1, 2012 Members Share Posted January 1, 2012 57 in March. I don't equate years and chops. Round hole, square peg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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