noob Q;

[frankthomson]

im new to the whole praise-band thingy, and am wondering who to talk to or where to go to get involved?
im in SE Pa, fwiw.

...or maybe i mite be interested in forming an orig praise band

any suggestions on where to even look for a gig?

btw, thanks to Paul for even letting God be discussed here.

[Joe-Bob]

If you don't already attend church, then that's where you would start.

As far as getting a "gig" doing it, there doesn't seem to be any such thing.

[ChickenKiller]

Yeah I'd say maybe go check out a few churches and visit with the WL's there and see what that area needs/ or is looking for.

[frankthomson]

cool
thx guys

[SamClemons]

Craigslist under "musicians" is a major place to find or look for bands/churches/openings here in the local area.

[bear04]

The band I am in got started by playing as a worship team and leading when our church hosted outdoor services. From there we slowly got invited to other outdoor services, then combined services, and then on to bigger churches that wanted to expand into modern worship. We now play at about a dozen or so events every summer and the odd event through the rest of the year. Not overwhelming, but we love every opportunity. We've also had the opportunity to play at several events that had nothing to do with religion or Christianity, so it was a great opportunity to witness through our music to a completely different crowd. The best was when we were asked to be the solo group on July 1st for the Canada Day celebrations in the park.

Anyway, my point is to start small and over time it might build to more. Let your church know you play guitar and make yourself available whenever they need you. Just stay faithful with your message because you never know who's listening and who needs to hear the words.

[74 Deluxe]

Your local guitar shop oughta know what churches have bands, if your looking to join an existing P&W band... But we started out doing "Special" events at our church. Like we played a picnic... and we did a couple of "voluntary" songs at the regular service, did a couple different Christmas tunes one year... Then we got a new pastor who heard us at another picnic... So being the forward thinker she is, we now have had a praise and worship service every Sunday for 3+ years.

[frankthomson]

hey guys, thx again for your suggestions
great stuff!!! :D

[Esaaal]

There are several Christian coffee houses in SE PA ( I'm from Bucks County) that regularly host bands. My church has music every Saturday night.

[frankthomson]

Originally Posted by Esaaal

There are several Christian coffee houses in SE PA ( I'm from Bucks County) that regularly host bands. My church has music every Saturday night.

really??? noice. ...>>pm sent

i cantacted the church im now attending...gotta have at least 1500 members

i have an audition (actually 2 i guess) nxt thurs for guitar and vocals

thx again guys

[frankthomson]

Originally Posted by bear04

The band I am in got started by playing as a worship team and leading when our church hosted outdoor services. From there we slowly got invited to other outdoor services, then combined services, and then on to bigger churches that wanted to expand into modern worship. We now play at about a dozen or so events every summer and the odd event through the rest of the year. Not overwhelming, but we love every opportunity. We've also had the opportunity to play at several events that had nothing to do with religion or Christianity, so it was a great opportunity to witness through our music to a completely different crowd. The best was when we were asked to be the solo group on July 1st for the Canada Day celebrations in the park.

Anyway, my point is to start small and over time it might build to more. Let your church know you play guitar and make yourself available whenever they need you. Just stay faithful with your message because you never know who's listening and who needs to hear the words.

thx again bud

[SoVeryTired]

Originally Posted by gtrman911

really??? noice. ...>>pm sent

i cantacted the church im now attending...gotta have at least 1500 members

i have an audition (actually 2 i guess) nxt thurs for guitar and vocals

thx again guys

Great news! I've always played a the church I'm part of - it seems like a good starting point to use your gifts to serve others. Praying it all goes well!

[PraiseCaster]

Getting involved at your church is the best starting point.

Learn modern P&W, contemporary, & hymns. Become versatile in in them all. Find out what seems to be the dominate type around your church neighborhood, and get well acquainted with it. Because the pastor/leaders/congregation will expect it.

An Independent P&W band? Yeah, you can do it. Coffee shops, big churches with a busy schedule/visiting preachers/speakers..... They always can use other bands.

Clubs though? You can play mix of secular songs and CCM too.

[frankthomson]

Originally Posted by SoVeryTired

Great news! I've always played a the church I'm part of - it seems like a good starting point to use your gifts to serve others. Praying it all goes well!

thx bud

Originally Posted by PraiseCaster

Getting involved at your church is the best starting point.

Learn modern P&W, contemporary, & hymns. Become versatile in in them all. Find out what seems to be the dominate type around your church neighborhood, and get well acquainted with it. Because the pastor/leaders/congregation will expect it.

An Independent P&W band? Yeah, you can do it. Coffee shops, big churches with a busy schedule/visiting preachers/speakers..... They always can use other bands.

Clubs though? You can play mix of secular songs and CCM too.

thx PC
i come from a catholic background, so all this happiness is foreign to me. lol.

they gave me 6 songs; (but only need 3 for audition)
love the Lord
beautiful One
glorius One
let the praises ring
new day
U lifted me out

the only one thats giving me fits is Glorous One b/c i have to transpose it b/c dood uses a capo.
so, after watching utoob Steve Fee play it, all i keep thinking is....>> i just want to cut his emo hair!!!!!!!!