Members Delmont Posted July 11, 2015 Members Share Posted July 11, 2015 Lee, Old Guit, MB, and the other folks who had ideas on getting my music out there - Tried the open mic route but didn't click with the woman who hosts it locally. She explained why I didn't get to play much this way: "I play favorites." A lot of her old friends show up, and they're good. They get most of the stage time. Have had much better luck getting together with people I already know and new people I meet. After striking out with one classic rock covers band that wasn't interested in anything I play (it was mutual - I hated 80% of their stuff!), I've been much better received by two other bands that have lots of room for originals. And I sat in at an anarchist sing-along, of all things, a week or so ago, and the couple who led it liked my playing (I had my squareneck resonator) and have invited my to an every-other-Tuesday "hootenany" (I swear to God) that, based on their singing and playing, looks promising. So - Nome wasn't built in a day, but things are coming along as well as I could hope for, and I'm having fun. Many thanks again for all the suggestions. They've helped! More to come, I'm sure. Delhttp://www.thefullertons.net( •)—::: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted July 12, 2015 Members Share Posted July 12, 2015 Glad to know you've found a niche! (A niche is better than a "No!"...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted July 13, 2015 Members Share Posted July 13, 2015 It sounds like the Tuesday thing is a good in somewhere. Good work. With regards to the host that says "I play favorites." At least she's honest. I wouldn't see that as a closed door. Becoming one of the favorites can be difficult, but bringing that dobro out to sit in with people might not be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delmont Posted July 13, 2015 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2015 It sounds like the Tuesday thing is a good in somewhere. Good work. With regards to the host that says "I play favorites." At least she's honest. I wouldn't see that as a closed door. Becoming one of the favorites can be difficult, but bringing that dobro out to sit in with people might not be a bad idea. Good point. The biggest reason I've backed out of that one is that my budget is stretched tighter than a gnat's ass over a rain barrel, making me reluctant to toss away my hard-earneds on a beer and a tip for an evening of not much fun. But I'm sure I'll drop in there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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