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obscene
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 Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: band help |
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If any of you guys (especially those who have formed bands already) could help me out here. I am trying to form a band but the only other guy I could find would play rythm guitar, and then he became disinterested. I know a couple guys who are learning keyboards and I;m trying to find a drummer singer bassist, so if any of you have any suggestions, be greatly appreciated.
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Gjermundsen
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So what are you looking for ? A Web band/Project ? Or you wish to meet people in real life and form a band ?
Where do you live ? |
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GUITARGOD
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For local guys i ran a news paper add, that's how i found the drummer for NEVERMET. Are you going to record or just do some good old jamming with pals? 
Keep in mind though when i found my drummer he is still from a different town about an hour away from my town but it still works out.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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For local guys i ran a news paper add, that's how i found the drummer for NEVERMET. Are you going to record or just do some good old jamming with pals?
Keep in mind though when i found my drummer he is still from a different town about an hour away from my town but it still works out. |
Huh, I thought Al was in Nevermet??????????????????
Anyway, I'm trying to jam but also do some recording. One of my friends seems interested, but more in just saying he's in a band, unfortunately. I;m trying to look for a drummer and bassist and of course a singer. I'll try the newspaper thing. Chances are that this will be just a high school band though, not much else.
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GUITARGOD
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Al is in NEVERMET silly!  He's the singer, the drummer is who came from the add, Travis Dollerhide.
Yeah you need to find guys with the same drive that you have or it will just fizzle out. 
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Harr Steevis
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Try posting some printed ads on bulletin boards around your area. Musical instrument shops are obviously best, but put them wherever you can find a public board. Check grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores, gas stations, local library, recreational center... anywhere. You mentioned high school, so see about posting your ad somewhere at your school.
Be as specific as you can in the ad. Offer relevant details about yourself, the project, and goals you aim to achieve. Explain what you're looking for in the musicians you seek, and don't hesitate to mention what you don't want. Age range? Experience? Own gear and transportation? Keep it clear and concise. Don't forget to include your contact details and jam/rehearsal space location. It would be a good idea to make tear-off strips at the bottom of the ad with your contact info on them.
Look for local classifieds online and try posting there, as well.
Another good idea would be to just get out to some existing local bands' gigs and mingle a bit. Talk to people in the crowd and see if you can find some other band-less musicians. Try talking to the bands themselves. They may know someone available who would be interested. Doesn't hurt to ask.
Tell your friends to pass the word along that you're looking for other musicians to form a band. Word of mouth can still do a lot.
Good luck!
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Couldn't agree more with Harr Stevis - afterall, that's how the original Sabbath lineup found each other. Ozzy Zig needs a gig!!!
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Rockerbob
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Myspace also has a musicians classified section as well. I have jammed with some folks from there alot as a hired gun.
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I got the band!!!!!!!!!!
We don't have a name yet. I've met the bassist/probably vocalist. I've not yet met the drummer. Thanks guys. I asked a couple of my buds about it and they knew people.....Yeah.
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