Members turtletheyertle Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 hey, we're a wacky sort of creative metal band. Im almost 18, our drummer is 18, and our singer/guitar player is 16 - hes very good though. Im just curious is it too unprofessional professional to seek gigs at this age? We are all very devoted, probibly wanting to gig a few times a week in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HighKing Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by turtletheyertle hey,we're a wacky sort of creative metal band. Im almost 18, our drummer is 18, and our singer/guitar player is 16 - hes very good though.Im just curious is it too unprofessional professional to seek gigs at this age? We are all very devoted, probibly wanting to gig a few times a week in the summer. No. Most important thing is not to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zookie Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 Take it as far as you can, man. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mmmiddle Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 It's not unprofessional at all. Get out there and play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turtletheyertle Posted February 17, 2005 Author Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 ok, but will bars and small clubs let minors play? alot of the small places here are 18/21+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HighKing Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by turtletheyertle ok, but will bars and small clubs let minors play? alot of the small places here are 18/21+ Yes. If you don't suck, or more importantly, if you're good, bars will go out of their way to have you play. I played shows at clubs at 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zookie Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by turtletheyertle ok, but will bars and small clubs let minors play? alot of the small places here are 18/21+ Depends on the venue. When interacting with the booking person, I wouldn't offer up your ages unless asked directly. There are variations on the laws from place to place. I think the spirit of the laws, however, is to keep you separated from the alcohol. You may not be allowed at the bar itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members defense Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 You are not too young at all. I was in a band as the singer/guitarist when I was 15 the drummer was 14 and the bassist was 16 (old enough to drive.) We toured actively after school and on weekends. I am now 17 and touring VERY actively as a solo artist and planning on going on tour that will go from Michigan to Florida and into Canada. You are NEVER to young to make a name for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members worthyjoe Posted February 17, 2005 Members Share Posted February 17, 2005 Are you able to record a basic demo? That might be your best bet. Then you can put together a little presskit (demo, bio, etc) and you can drop off at bars. If there's a guy at the door checking ID's just tell him you're there to drop that off - that should avoid the age issue at that point. Then only say your age if the ask. With any luck they will like your demo so at that point might be more willing to overlook your age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members F-holes Posted February 18, 2005 Members Share Posted February 18, 2005 That's when I started to do paying gigs. Of course, the legal age to drink here was 18 so things might be a little different for you. I'm 47 now and I am still playing for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skrimshaw187 Posted February 25, 2005 Members Share Posted February 25, 2005 im only 15 same with the rest of my band mates. we are playin gigs...we are doin battle of the bands at our school actually in about 2 weeks. we are really the only heavy metal band in our school...but usually this gay beetles cover band wins:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gennation Posted February 25, 2005 Members Share Posted February 25, 2005 No. Go get gigs now! I started playing drums in bar bands when I was 14. Everyone else in the bands were much older than me, as in "adults". THey would just vouch for me. The never got turned down because of my age. Have at it and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phishmarisol Posted March 4, 2005 Members Share Posted March 4, 2005 Man most bars do not give a rats ass how old you are. I have had friends in bands that were under 18 and the bars were giving them free beer without even checking their IDs. Act "as if". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members anti-flag193 Posted March 5, 2005 Members Share Posted March 5, 2005 Originally posted by turtletheyertle hey,we're a wacky sort of creative metal band. Im almost 18, our drummer is 18, and our singer/guitar player is 16 - hes very good though.Im just curious is it too unprofessional professional to seek gigs at this age? We are all very devoted, probibly wanting to gig a few times a week in the summer. nah, I've been in bands and have been gigging non stop pretty much since I was 15. I'm 19 now and doing better than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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