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Old December 1st, 2007, 12:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Played my first ever 'gig' last night
Well, it was just one song but, man, what fun. My guitar teacher invited me to sit in with his band when I felt ready. He suggested 'Keep Your Hands to Yourself' would be a good first song. So I practiced it for about 3 weeks (thanks again to martyb1 here at TDPRI for the backing track!) and decided it was go time.

So, barring the panic attack I had at work during the day yesterday, I stepped in with the band after their first break (my teacher actually stepped out and sat in the audience) and remained surprisingly calm. It went better than I had hoped! The band was trying to get me to play a few more songs with them and kept throwing out "How about <insert song titles>?" [Note: They were trying to get me to play more songs NOT because I was good, but because they're nice guys.]

Anyway, I decided to leave the evening on a high note and not try to wing it on a song I only partially know. What a blast!

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Old December 1st, 2007, 12:25 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Way to go!

Always leave 'em wanting more than playing too long, perfectly done!
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Old December 1st, 2007, 12:30 PM   #3 (permalink)
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40 years old, and you went for it...

THAT IS SO COOL!
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Old December 1st, 2007, 12:31 PM   #4 (permalink)
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You're hooked now - for evermore!
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Old December 1st, 2007, 12:36 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Congratulations

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Old December 1st, 2007, 01:11 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Good for you and welcome to the brotherhood of gigging.

Hardest thing for a later starter is getting started--sounds like you nailed it!

What's your next move? Maybe learn a couple more songs and sit on an Open Mic somewhere? New talent always welcome there!

Keep pickin' !

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Old December 1st, 2007, 01:18 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Very Nice!!! Glad it went well.
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Old December 1st, 2007, 01:42 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Congrats bro.
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Old December 1st, 2007, 01:44 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Way to go! Good call on sitting down after one song, leave them wanting more. Learning to play within your limits is the sign of a good musician.
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Old December 1st, 2007, 03:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Nice! There's no feeling quite like it.

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Old December 1st, 2007, 03:33 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Good for you!!! Congrats!
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Old December 1st, 2007, 03:53 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Wow...thanks for all the kudos everyone. Yes, I'm definitely hooked now. Next move? Learn a couple more songs and maybe I can play 3 next time. The one song went by so fast it's still just a blur...but the good feeling is still hanging around.

I'm not sure about any open mic nights around here...may have to look into that when I've gained a bit more confidence...and know more than one song. heh
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Old December 1st, 2007, 06:19 PM   #13 (permalink)
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yaaaayyyyy...
Congrats! You should now celebrate by purchasing a NEW amp. You deserve it.
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Old December 1st, 2007, 06:28 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Old December 1st, 2007, 07:24 PM   #15 (permalink)
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That is too awesome for words, man. I hope to post something similar soon. Thanks for showing me it can be done.
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Good for you! I've always admired folks who can get up in front of a crowd and perform. I can jam with friends in the garage and that but otherwise I have big time stage fright...

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