EuroAussie Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Just wondering what percentage of our Gibson forum members play outside their homes or apartments ? I created a poll to split the various 'levels' to hopefully cover most options. And for those that do play out, do you take your Gibbys with you or other guitars ? For me I play out regularly but this is a strict hobby with some pocket money to pay off all the guitars and gear. Lets say its a passionate hobby and its always been a dream since a kid to do it. Circumstance and timing finally allowed me to achieve this goal. I normally play larger bar venues with the SWD as its ideal to be played through a PA and the big rosewood overtone and bottom end fill a room superbly. For pub gigs its usually either the SJ or the OM. What about you, have you ventured out, planning to or just happy to play for yourself and those around at the time ? cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Not often. Use to do it 3-4 nights a week, but rarely now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 . I'm out of gigging now, except for an occasional fill-in for friends still out there. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Used to make a living at it. Would gig several nights and give lessons at a local artsy fartsy music center. These edays I just sit in with bands and do some backing for singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Beach Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I spent the last two years on tour, now I'm just taking a brake, going back to school for at least a year. I don't know if I'll hit the road again. Although I probably will once I remember how much school sucks. (It's going to take me 20 years just to get my bachelor's at the rate I'm going) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Weekly open mike (where anything can happen) and occasional casual patio-during-dinner gigs. . This from a week ago (I, then my daughter, start at the 1:00 min mark)-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwClaKlKkO0 Never met the bass player but have sometimes practiced with the lead player. The drummer in the first part of the clip is also a cook at the bar... My daughter and the drummer ("cymbal-er"? ) played in a band together in 6th grade, so when the drummer just happened to show up that night (to watch the guys who are in the first minute of the clip), these girls (at the ripe old age of 18) had a reunion of sorts. Something about the open mike outtings is making me better (even if it doesn't always show! ), so I ride that pony as far as it'll take me. Not great stuff, but definitely great fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Fun stuff, Anne...I want' to come visit sometimes and go there with ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasAK Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Use to play out regularly, though I still kept my day job. I left the rock sceene and pursued other interest: career, marriage, kids. I woke up one morning and realized I was not splaying any more at all. A year and a half ago I traded off my j160 (which had some issues) for a j45 mc. Was primarily a bass player, so this world of acoustics is pretty much new for me. It has been fun!! chasAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman_Greg Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I only record these days. But it wasn't one of the options so I did not vote Madman_Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Agree, that did look like a lot of fun ! Would you belive me Ive never played with a full band, meaning with a drummer, will be trying it out for first time on Tuesday with my friends band. btw: how did you manage to get Johnny Winter playing with you on electric ! ? :-) Fun stuff, Anne...I want' to come visit sometimes and go there with ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I play out 8 to 15 gigs a month depending on the time of year. JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I play out 8-10 times each month, give-or-take a time or two. Sometimes I get burned-out with it, but so far I keep it going regularly. Over the last year approx., I've been building-up a sizeable number of retirement centers that I will eventually do instead of working (although working retirement centers, 2-3 each day, 5-6 days per week is a "real" job). I'll likely always want to "play out" at some venue. I enjoy coffeehouse crowds and folk festivals. I've never been anywhere near good enough to be a professional at this stuff, but I can and do supplement my income and will do so even more when I focus on retirement homes. I'm 64 now and never even imagined when I was 20,30, or even 40 that I would now be looking at this as a way to make some additional money for retirement, travel, the grandkids.........BTW, this last May we took the grandkids to Disney World in Florida. Over a grand of the money was from my tip jar. So, I guess I just have fun doing it. If I make some bucks, so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I play out at least twice a week with the bluegrass band. About twice a month doing solo stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOESTONE Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Every weekend either with my band or solo www.allyouneedisjoe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moej45 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Early 2000's I was playing out with my band twice a month. Good weekend slots at house of blues...harpers ferry...toad. Then I met this girl at a show....and that girl wanted to get married....and here I am am. Hahah...3 kids later with a mortgage and my own company. Starting up the solo career mid next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I enjoyed LODI with your daughter singing....but what the hell was Johnny Winter playing?? I say get him off the stage... ... Oh I understand, he is part of the house band and owner of the venue....so he gets to stay... Just kidding ...looks like a fun time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 BTY...I play "out" often...."out of tune" that is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I enjoyed LODI with your daughter singing....but what the hell was Johnny Winter playing?? I say get him off the stage... ... Oh I understand, he is part of the house band and owner of the venue....so he gets to stay... Just kidding ...looks like a fun time Ha! You and EA with the Johnny Winter-- he (the imposter, that is) and I were just talking about JW last week; he'd love to know he evoked his idol with you clowns. Like I said...Wednesdays at Tallgary's-- pretty much anything can happen. Me, I just enjoy a margarita (or two) and jump right in. And, every once in a while, somebody hits the sweet spot and then we all enjoy the magic. Can't win if ya don't play, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Not played a paying gig since 1976, but my CW goes everywhere I do. I'm like Rob, two guitars is a party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Olden days, 2-3 times a week. Nowadays...not regularly but I still do when I can! (which wasn't an option either) This winter I plan on kicking it up again. I need the bread!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockanrolla Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Used to do open mike nights but just formed a two piece and have a few gigs lined up, just acoustic stuff bit of country a bit of pop and a lot of blues, start rehearsals next week, very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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