I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by.

[gemen]

How's it hanging, y'all?

I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on starting a band. Any and all advice is welcome, for I haven't the least idea where to begin. I realize that there is probably no right or wrong way to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of bringing up a successful band, but it could be helpful to learn from others accomplishments and/or failures.

By the way, I'm in the process of renting monthly rehearsal space in the philadelphia, PA, area. Problem is I just can't seem to find any. If anyone has the slightest idea of where I could find some, It would be of infinite help.

Thanks

[Evil]

Find people that really want to play. I have been trying to get people to start a band forever. I have everyone I need including CD producers. My only problem is my band  is to lazy to play. Those lazy bastards wont even think of a name. Just find some people who are devoted... And a hott lead singer chick...

[gemen]

That is no problem. We are all dedicated musicians who are willing to devote our lives to this. Thanks for the tip, though.

[Matt Brown]

just play play play man. Im in a few bands, that are halfway sucsessful, and I think one of the great advantages I've had when starting out is that I can play all sorts of music, and am willing to play almsot everywhere, anywhere. Im not looking to make a living at it, and I dunno if maybe you are...

but play man. Dont turn down gigs, no matter how dumb they are. just work on your stuff, develop a sound, and enjoy

what kind of music are you playing? I seem to remember you played blues guitar...

[gemen]

What we are going for is actuall subtly experimental. Basically our rhythm guitar style (thats "our" because the other guitarist and I are both rhythm and lead players) derives from modal jazz progressions. Think jamiroquai, but not really........

[Squinky]

I played rythm guitar and sang/composed for my band for over seven years...heres what I learned...

1. At some point you will most likely have yourself or someone arrested in your band...it happens...

2. Bassplayers are the hardest guys to get to do anything....seemed like I was always training up a new bassist...

3. Never get into the rut of playing in your home town, or for just your friends...It will kill you inside...

4. Take chances, ask everybody for gigs, go on gigs with other bands that you can share equipment with....and make sure you keep a good ratio of practice to gigging time, however that applys to you guys....


Good luck