Members guitarsjb Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 ...and quit the band today. I started the band originally, 5 years ago, and it's been a blast. You've read some of my posts lately and seen the issues I've had. I just can't see anything improving,..only getting worse I guess. I just decided it was time to give it up. I'm tired of beating my head up against a brick wall. I wish them the best.. I just can't believe how good I feel. The weight off my shoulders is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tim_7string Posted April 4, 2010 Members Share Posted April 4, 2010 Like the song goes, "You got to know when to hold 'em...know when to fold 'em...know when to walk away...know when to run." I'm always sad when a project that I start turns into something worse than what I wanted and I often feel like a failure. But, like you described, it feels wonderful to be out of it too. Moving onto something else, I'm always optimistic that things will be better. And they often are. Good luck with your future endeavors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChordGirl Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 I'm glad you feel good about it. 5 years is a long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhat Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 I pulled the plug on alot of music projects the last few years getting back in the game. I know exactly what you are feeling now ,,, it feels good to get a situation you know that isnt going anywhere behind you. take a break and go on the hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsjb Posted April 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks everyone..yeah, I'm ready for a break, and then I'm sure I'll be back at it. Hard to keep that stage bug down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SeniorBlues Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 I walked away from a startup project the day before yesterday. Of course there's a huge difference between a five year commitment and one month, but I understand "the weight off your shoulders" feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 Best of luck to you! I'm sure there is a good fit for you out there...sometimes it requires turning over some stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbaughman Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 I know a lady here in Pittsburgh that once fired her whole band. She wasn't getting the results she wanted and just said "to hell with it" and got rid of them all - except for the drummer, who was her husband. She quickly regrouped and is doing fine, apparently not skipping a beat. I've been in situations where I had the authority to fire, and didn't. I really should have though. A lot of guys think that every band is a democratic organization and when you join, you automatically get equal say and tenure. Crazy notion, huh? That's like getting a job at the local 711 and expecting to be in on all the managerial decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxorox Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 Yeah, but the 7-11 pays more. Bwah-ha-ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inazone Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 Sheesh, I'm going through OKC on my way to Texas in June and was going to see if you had any gigs around then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ggm1960 Posted April 5, 2010 Members Share Posted April 5, 2010 Sorry to hear about your band split. I find it a lot easier to quit, or just say no to, bands than I used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members germs Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 a few years ago i walked off a band i'd been doing for 5 years. we had built it up from nothing, the whole nine yards :blah:...just wasnt feeling it anymore. felt i had more to offer, etc... i took a full year off and ended up re-grouping with some of the guys. but i had conditions to my return about how things would be different this time around. currently, well...we'll see how things work out. but the point is: it's often for the best, especially when someone isn't into it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsjb Posted April 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sheesh, I'm going through OKC on my way to Texas in June and was going to see if you had any gigs around then. Well, ya better make sure you still holler at me and we'll go to see some other local bands or grab a beer or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Wow you quit your own band you started 5 years I always run off my trouble making drama queens off. Sorry to hear you had to bail. I just now got my band rolling again after 9 months trying to find a drummer here in the Fort which you know is a tiny place compared to where your at. Keep rocking JB and I will always be thankful for your help when we came through better luck next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inazone Posted April 6, 2010 Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Well, ya better make sure you still holler at me and we'll go to see some other local bands or grab a beer or 2. Fair enough. Maybe I'll bring along a rough mix of the four-years-in-the-making album that we're finally done tracking. You know, "leak" it and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsjb Posted April 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted April 6, 2010 Fair enough. Maybe I'll bring along a rough mix of the four-years-in-the-making album that we're finally done tracking. You know, "leak" it and all that. Now that would be great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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