Ah, a bar band is setting up...

Seeing a band setting up is typically my cue to leave...unless I knew it was coming and chose to be there. Occasionally, I will wait to see how high the volume is during soundcheck; and, if that is tolerable, I might see if the music is to my liking.
 
hhmoore said:
unless I knew it was coming and chose to be there.
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Yeah, I think through all this talking I'm coming to the realization that the major difference is am I seeking out the music, or is the music being done to me?
 
Honestly, if I want music, I will go to a dedicated concert of a band I like.

The few times recently I heard bar bands, they weren't all that great tbh. I know there are great bands out there, they just don't frequent the places I go.

If I do go out with friends, which is rare, I want to talk and socialize. My wife and I would rather host folks at our house.
 
EngrSorenson said:
It probably happens to most of us- you're out having a meal or beers with some friends or your honey, and a guitar player comes carting his stuff in.
Then the bass player, then a drummer... before long whatever place you're in is moving tables to account for a mountain of gear and you realize you're going to hear yet another bar band play "Take it Easy".
I'm eyeballing the drinks and the food situation and gauging how much time I have before I can't hear my friends anymore.

What's your experience with bar bands?
The kicker is- I've played in bar bands off and on for 18 years.
I play in one currently...
I'm sure a few of us out here (like MolokaiRider MolokaiRider ) also have the pleasure, so I'm interested on what people think.

I feel like a guy who owns a pizza shop but isn't interested in eating pizza.
I guess to expound on that more- I guess I've just been so exposed to casual bar bands that I feel like spending time with my friends is more interesting.

Oh... also, we're playing on the 11th, so come out and say hi! 🤣
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"I feel like a guy who owns a pizza shop but isn't interested in eating pizza."

Sounds to me more like a pizza maker who doesn't want to eat anyone else's pizza.
 
When I dropped out of college and took a beach job in Florida I found out one of the old grisly and salty boat captains played piccolo at a local club. I got on his crew after a day at the beach we would take out a boat load of tourists for a sunset booze cruise then head to the club. I played saxophone in middle and high school and could play Louie Louie, Tequila & Smoke on the Water( I could play We will Rock You & We are the Champions but that didn’t fit it.) I played with him maybe 3 times in my life and 20 some odd years later I remember how awesome it was.

I love bar bands as long as they aren’t grossly overpowering the room. I’ll always have a soft spot for an acoustic set and accompanying instruments.
 
The Amazing Virginian said:
"I feel like a guy who owns a pizza shop but isn't interested in eating pizza."

Sounds to me more like a pizza maker who doesn't want to eat anyone else's pizza.
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Well, since I can’t objectively listen to my own music without participation, it’s more like I’m gluten intolerant but my pizzas contain gluten and I’m not interested in eating other people’s gluten free pizza.

All you’re doing is torturing a poor little analogy.
 
When I was a kid in junior high I would be asked by bar bands to play a few gigs when their drummer was out.

Since I was a minor, my Dad would have to escort me and stay while I played. He loved it hahaha!

I did a few bar/club gigs when in a metal/punk/rock/sludge rock band as well. Mixed reviews, but a lot of fun. The gigs at colleges or large venues were way more fun.
 
What I really can't tolerate with a bar band is a chick out front who sounds like a mashed cat. Or a guy who's raspy and has no range but thinks its cool to "sing" like that. I know, I'm picky.
 
MolokaiRider said:
When I was a kid in junior high I would be asked by bar bands to play a few gigs when their drummer was out.

Since I was a minor, my Dad would have to escort me and stay while I played. He loved it hahaha!

I did a few bar/club gigs when in a metal/punk/rock/sludge rock band as well. Mixed reviews, but a lot of fun. The gigs at colleges or large venues were way more fun.
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Sounds similar to my story- I started gigging in a heavy rock band when I was 18 or 19. Way too loud, way too… well, everything. Played a number of dive bars and I could probably guarantee there were drug deals going on in the back. Didn’t matter- it was fun enough at the time. My parents, God bless um, even came out to support me playing music they probably thought was trashy. It probably was.

Eh, screw it though- life’s a journey and I can’t pick the highlights without living the low points.
 
EngrSorenson said:
No nachos?!
Jalapeño poppers?
Loaded tater tots?
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Having worked in a bar I can say with confidence that yes, I generally avoid bar food. There are some exceptions. Plus I'm not supposed to be eating anything enjoyable according to my doctor.
 
EngrSorenson said:
Well, since I can’t objectively listen to my own music without participation, it’s more like I’m gluten intolerant but my pizzas contain gluten and I’m not interested in eating other people’s gluten free pizza.

All you’re doing is torturing a poor little analogy.
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I agree. It was a poor analogy.
 
FOG2 said:
I played in bar bands manyyy years and love live music.
So imma ask when the band starts, and then find a good seat and hope they are good.
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Well thank God for people like you, because otherwise I wouldn't have an audience.
What did you play?
 
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