Anyone play out in other bands?

hotraman · February 5th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Thinking and praying about doing this.
And balancing my time with worship leading.
How often in a month do you play?
What kind of music?
Thanks

refin · February 5th, 2008, 03:50 AM

Hopefully,soon to be playing 3-5 nights a week.

Psyclone · February 5th, 2008, 08:02 AM

I play out in a classic rock/country band in addition to my work in the Gospel Quartet. We practice once per week and play out a couple of times a month. The more I play and practice the better musician I become.

hal · February 5th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Two churches---www.highpointmemphis.com and www.thestirring.net

Cover band--www.theplaintiffs.com
Acoustic--Hal and Jamie

And I have a real job.

Durtdog · February 5th, 2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by refin

Hopefully,soon to be playing 3-5 nights a week.

After hearing you play, I think it'd be a shame if you weren't playing for audiences.

Trimmed&Burnin · February 5th, 2008, 10:23 AM

The Trimmed And Burnin Blues Project just resumed rehearsls three weeks ago after taking four months off,,, we're only rehearsing once a week. I wish it were more!

GoldieLocks · February 7th, 2008, 12:03 AM

Can I be an honorary member of "Trimmed & Burnin'"? I don't eat much.

Right now I play in:

2 different Churches. Guitar in 1 & Bass in the other.

I also Play guitar or Bass in a Saturday Night Coffee shop Rockfest.

Then I have my Christian Jamband "Dusty Shoes Band". we only do about 5 gigs a year. I wish it were more...maybe this year

Rick Towne · February 7th, 2008, 10:52 AM

This Monday night with our regular worship leader/band in her secular avocation. TracyannThomas.com. I'll have the same bender guitars as church, and certainly add a few sanctified fills.

Pickalittle · February 8th, 2008, 02:18 AM

Just got a call yesterday to do a gig in New York City in April. 10 song set with musicians from all over the country. Should be interesting!
Aside from my church lead roles, and occassional session work, I would dearly love to be in a blues/rock jam band heavily into the blues as a sideman. No time or interest in being a frontman anymore.

PraiseCaster · February 8th, 2008, 03:10 AM

Just started Dance Like David. Were playing at coffee shop/bookstores, other churches, and were even going into the prisons.......

Trimmed&Burnin · February 8th, 2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldieLocks

Can I be an honorary member of "Trimmed & Burnin'"? I don't eat much.

Right now I play in:

2 different Churches. Guitar in 1 & Bass in the other.

I also Play guitar or Bass in a Saturday Night Coffee shop Rockfest.

Then I have my Christian Jamband "Dusty Shoes Band". we only do about 5 gigs a year. I wish it were more...maybe this year

Hey Rod,,, just give me a call,,, and yes you do eat alot!!!

That was a good afternoon, I'm glad you guys stopped by.

LK · February 8th, 2008, 10:05 PM

I play out with my christian rock band as well as playing at church. We have just started recording our first CD of original songs which should be done by spring time. We hope to put together a tour and play anywhere God leads us.
We have played churches as well as big christian music festivals and will continue to play as much as we can to spread the word.

LK

Trimmed&Burnin · February 8th, 2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LK

I play out with my christian rock band as well as playing at church. We have just started recording our first CD of original songs which should be done by spring time. We hope to put together a tour and play anywhere God leads us.
We have played churches as well as big christian music festivals and will continue to play as much as we can to spread the word.

LK

Are you going to play any Gospel Blues?

GoldieLocks · February 8th, 2008, 11:01 PM

Thanks for having us over to see your shop at the TRIMMED & BURNIN' enterprises. That was the biggest piece of meat I've ever had in my entire life. I still have nightmares about it

Hey have you built any closed back cabinets yet? Thats all Im really into these days. I'd love to try one this summer if you have any.

Trimmed&Burnin · February 8th, 2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldieLocks

Thanks for having us over to see your shop at the TRIMMED & BURNIN' enterprises. That was the biggest piece of meat I've ever had in my entire life. I still have nightmares about it

Hey have you built any closed back cabinets yet? Thats all Im really into these days. I'd love to try one this summer if you have any.

Dude,,, BBQ is ALL about big chunks of dead beast cooked with a Alder and Apple wood fire,, nightmares???

Man, it's heaven on earth to me!

It's not likely that I'll ever build a closed back cab for my amps unless someone orders one but you really ought to give one of my amps a try at Back2Blues Fest this year,,, I know you're picky,,,,

BellyBoy · February 9th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Rod,
man You should try one of Shannons amps.... it has made a huge improvement in my sound... the tone is round and fat and ferocious... I can bend a low G and have it just growl and it holds together as the note plays out... I used the 59er at the last two B2B fests and loved it... my second guitarist just ordered and received a Super Burn from Shannon and he is just giddy over it. He swears that it is the best sounding amp he has ever played... funny I hear those same words coming out of my mouth whenever I play thru mine.....

BellyBoy · February 9th, 2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trimmed&Burnin

Dude,,, BBQ is ALL about big chunks of dead beast cooked with a Alder and Apple wood fire,, nightmares???

Man, it's heaven on earth to me!

I am getting jealous! I don't have a sweet tooth I have a MEAT tooth!!!!

Trimmed&Burnin · February 9th, 2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BellyBoy

I am getting jealous! I don't have a sweet tooth I have a MEAT tooth!!!!

Thats right man,, we ended up eating at that resturaunt up on Mt Baker,, you never did get any of my BBQ,,, it's worth the airfare just to try it!

No brag, just fact!! Next time you get up to the NW I'm going to have to start up the fire and get some large chunks of Beast, a few fresh prawns, and some fresh oysters!! I'll bet you dont get nightmares,

Well,,, we finally found THE drummer and a killer harp player. We all get together next Tuesday,,, I'm pretty excited about this band..

franchelB · February 9th, 2008, 01:26 PM

Besides doing music for Mass, I'm also in 2 bands...actually the same musicians but 2 different singers. With styles from Rock, Blues, and Country, I think we got "it" covered!

777Brad · February 9th, 2008, 07:51 PM

I gig on trumpet in small jazz combos locally.

Rick Towne · February 12th, 2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Towne

This Monday night with our regular worship leader/band in her secular avocation. TracyannThomas.com. I'll have the same bender guitars as church, and certainly add a few sanctified fills.

It went extremely well on the Knitting Factory main stage, notwithstanding perhaps the worst house drum kit our drummer (who's played with Bob Seger-Ted Nugent-Delbert McClinton-Miles Davis-George Clinton-Boston Symphony, etc.) has ever seen. Played first with three original written over the last week and rehearsed in two hours after Sunday service. Drums-bass-acoustic-benders through RI brown Vibroverb. Not as much fun as church due to the time constraints, but definitely got the right Spirit in the club and got to help the followup band with setup and the use of the 'Verb.

Trimmed&Burnin · February 12th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Towne

It went extremely well on the Knitting Factory main stage, notwithstanding perhaps the worst house drum kit our drummer (who's played with Bob Seger-Ted Nugent-Delbert McClinton-Miles Davis-George Clinton-Boston Symphony, etc.) has ever seen. Played first with three original written over the last week and rehearsed in two hours after Sunday service. Drums-bass-acoustic-benders through RI brown Vibroverb. Not as much fun as church due to the time constraints, but definitely got the right Spirit in the club and got to help the followup band with setup and the use of the 'Verb.

Cool,, there's always something though,,, like the drums. But I'm glad it went well for you. I was invited to play at a Roadhouse turned church last sunday night,, got to play my Pine fretless bass that I just finished..

leescaldntele · February 18th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Along with serving on church worship teams from time to time, I've almost always maintained a working band, duo or single situation over the last 35 years.

My latest group is a Classic Soul band called SoulShake. Myself (received Christ as my Lord and Savior) and the bassist (a Catholic) formed the group and were very up front with everyone as to what we expected, i.e., professional behavior, no excess profanity, and that we would only accept mature individuals that understand the basics of societal respect and courtesy.

In doing so, we got some excellent musicians who are fine people as well. We all have families, most of us have children and understand we wouldn't accept any other kind of behavior at our homes, and don't want it within the band either.

We play corporate sponsored events, weddings, good paying gigs, staying away from dive bars and hell-holes that are a waste of time and a vex on the soul.

So, playing out with other bands can be done, but you have to stay on your toes if you play with non-Christians. Make up your mind before getting the band together exactly what you'll accept from yourself and other band members, and stick by it.

Also, be selective in the material you play. The songs we choose for our group are fairly benign 'good-time' party songs, i.e., Soul Man, Knock On Wood, My Girl, I Feel Good, etc., and I won't play anything that has bad language or graphic imagery. My meter is this - if I can't invite my family to see my band play, I shouldn't be in that band.

Just before putting SoulShake together, I had an offer to join an already formed Stones tribute band. They had a pro studio, rehearsal hall, hot players and were doing a circuit that paid between $3-5,000 a show. I rehearsed with them once, and since I knew tons of Stones music from past club days, it clicked and I had the gig if I wanted it. I went home that night and got so convicted that it wasn't where I should be, all those hateful, violent, sexual lyrics running thru my head and realizing I couldn't play that stuff anymore and seriously call myself a Christian. So I turned them down.

I'm not advising anyone on what they can call acceptable or not, but I know as a witness to the Lord, I'm going to be very selective in what my name is associated with in any band I'm in.

Hope this helps,

Lee Miller aka Razor String Rambles aka Jed Blade
Guitar/vocals, Lee Miller Psalms, Sgt Crossblood, The Kingbirds

Listen for free:

www.NicolesTunes.com

www.ChristianBlues.Net

slylon · February 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I go back and forth about it, one seems to necessitate the other. Blues and rock, and especially jazz or "original" gigs, allow me to play and express more, while the worship/gospel show gigs get my reading chops sharpened. They feed each other.

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refin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 52 Posts: 1,962	Hopefully,soon to be playing 3-5 nights a week. __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

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hal Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 823	I play a lot... Two churches---www.highpointmemphis.com and www.thestirring.net Cover band--www.theplaintiffs.com Acoustic--Hal and Jamie And I have a real job. __________________ Wherever you go, there you are.

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Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 808	The Trimmed And Burnin Blues Project just resumed rehearsls three weeks ago after taking four months off,,, we're only rehearsing once a week. I wish it were more! __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

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GoldieLocks Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Posts: 833	Playin' out? Can I be an honorary member of "Trimmed & Burnin'"? I don't eat much. Right now I play in: 2 different Churches. Guitar in 1 & Bass in the other. I also Play guitar or Bass in a Saturday Night Coffee shop Rockfest. Then I have my Christian Jamband "Dusty Shoes Band". we only do about 5 gigs a year. I wish it were more...maybe this year __________________ "How little I know inspires me tremendously! I'm a huge fan of other people's playing." Bonnie Raitt

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Psyclone TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, Ohio Posts: 39	I play out in a classic rock/country band in addition to my work in the Gospel Quartet. We practice once per week and play out a couple of times a month. The more I play and practice the better musician I become.

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Rick Towne Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 818	Post-Grammy Showcase at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood This Monday night with our regular worship leader/band in her secular avocation. TracyannThomas.com. I'll have the same bender guitars as church, and certainly add a few sanctified fills.

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Pickalittle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Age: 56 Posts: 292	Just got a call yesterday to do a gig in New York City in April. 10 song set with musicians from all over the country. Should be interesting! Aside from my church lead roles, and occassional session work, I would dearly love to be in a blues/rock jam band heavily into the blues as a sideman. No time or interest in being a frontman anymore. __________________ Don't die with the music still in you! Psalm 150

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PraiseCaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Whittier, California Posts: 4,310 16 Photos	Just started Dance Like David. Were playing at coffee shop/bookstores, other churches, and were even going into the prisons....... __________________ Later! PraiseCaster Visit Guitarists Praise and Worship Forum!! Dance Like David, MySpace

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LK TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Markesan, WI Posts: 48	I play out with my christian rock band as well as playing at church. We have just started recording our first CD of original songs which should be done by spring time. We hope to put together a tour and play anywhere God leads us. We have played churches as well as big christian music festivals and will continue to play as much as we can to spread the word. LK

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GoldieLocks Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Posts: 833	mmmmmmm...good Thanks for having us over to see your shop at the TRIMMED & BURNIN' enterprises. That was the biggest piece of meat I've ever had in my entire life. I still have nightmares about it Hey have you built any closed back cabinets yet? Thats all Im really into these days. I'd love to try one this summer if you have any. __________________ "How little I know inspires me tremendously! I'm a huge fan of other people's playing." Bonnie Raitt

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BellyBoy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 574	Rod, man You should try one of Shannons amps.... it has made a huge improvement in my sound... the tone is round and fat and ferocious... I can bend a low G and have it just growl and it holds together as the note plays out... I used the 59er at the last two B2B fests and loved it... my second guitarist just ordered and received a Super Burn from Shannon and he is just giddy over it. He swears that it is the best sounding amp he has ever played... funny I hear those same words coming out of my mouth whenever I play thru mine..... __________________ http://www.johnnymannion.com http://www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband

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franchelB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Irving, United States of Texas! Age: 43 Posts: 1,857	Besides doing music for Mass, I'm also in 2 bands...actually the same musicians but 2 different singers. With styles from Rock, Blues, and Country, I think we got "it" covered! __________________ Feel free to visit my homepage! http://www.myspace.com/francisbalagtas

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777Brad TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 32	I gig on trumpet in small jazz combos locally.

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leescaldntele NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 3	Yes...but selectively Along with serving on church worship teams from time to time, I've almost always maintained a working band, duo or single situation over the last 35 years. My latest group is a Classic Soul band called SoulShake. Myself (received Christ as my Lord and Savior) and the bassist (a Catholic) formed the group and were very up front with everyone as to what we expected, i.e., professional behavior, no excess profanity, and that we would only accept mature individuals that understand the basics of societal respect and courtesy. In doing so, we got some excellent musicians who are fine people as well. We all have families, most of us have children and understand we wouldn't accept any other kind of behavior at our homes, and don't want it within the band either. We play corporate sponsored events, weddings, good paying gigs, staying away from dive bars and hell-holes that are a waste of time and a vex on the soul. So, playing out with other bands can be done, but you have to stay on your toes if you play with non-Christians. Make up your mind before getting the band together exactly what you'll accept from yourself and other band members, and stick by it. Also, be selective in the material you play. The songs we choose for our group are fairly benign 'good-time' party songs, i.e., Soul Man, Knock On Wood, My Girl, I Feel Good, etc., and I won't play anything that has bad language or graphic imagery. My meter is this - if I can't invite my family to see my band play, I shouldn't be in that band. Just before putting SoulShake together, I had an offer to join an already formed Stones tribute band. They had a pro studio, rehearsal hall, hot players and were doing a circuit that paid between $3-5,000 a show. I rehearsed with them once, and since I knew tons of Stones music from past club days, it clicked and I had the gig if I wanted it. I went home that night and got so convicted that it wasn't where I should be, all those hateful, violent, sexual lyrics running thru my head and realizing I couldn't play that stuff anymore and seriously call myself a Christian. So I turned them down. I'm not advising anyone on what they can call acceptable or not, but I know as a witness to the Lord, I'm going to be very selective in what my name is associated with in any band I'm in. Hope this helps, Lee Miller aka Razor String Rambles aka Jed Blade Guitar/vocals, Lee Miller Psalms, Sgt Crossblood, The Kingbirds Listen for free: www.NicolesTunes.com www.ChristianBlues.Net

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slylon TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 14	I go back and forth about it, one seems to necessitate the other. Blues and rock, and especially jazz or "original" gigs, allow me to play and express more, while the worship/gospel show gigs get my reading chops sharpened. They feed each other.