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awakefie · #41 11-25-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDavid

Actually, I think you might

I believe they were referring to the lack of that.

Going out & seeing a band that's really getting into it is one thing. Going out & seeing a band who's body language & delivery makes you think they'd rather be home doing laundry; not so much.

True dat.

ksandvik · #42 11-25-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by awakefie

True dat.

Yep. Even if hearing Mustang Sally version 356,346,246 in a bar is not exactly my way of having fun. Maybe if Bono sang it.

j.a.e.r.i.p · #43 11-25-2008, 02:26 PM

I'm now 17 (still very underage) and have been gigging since I was 15. Most places i've played at tell me and my band "if you go near the booze we're kicking you out and having you arrested...but other than that you're fine" so maybe try to find some slightly lenient club owners

Buster Brown · #44 11-25-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ksandvik

In maybe 95% of cases it has to do with strict laws about under 21 age not allowed to bars, this might be different from state to state but that's how it is here in California. If they let someone under 21 in, even for playing purposes, they could lose their license and that means they need to close the business -- that's not fun.

+1,000

Pretty much everywhere.........

Joel S. · #45 11-25-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MatticusMania

Here in Ca it is. If youre under 18 youre not allowed to be in a bar period. If your 18-20 you may be let in under certain provisions, like if the establishment sells food, or you have a certain working contract with the bar. Where are you from?
I've never heard of a place that allowed in minors even with a parent/guardian.

Outside of St. Louis. I've seen people under 18 playing at the local bars.

It's strictly dependent on local laws, it's not a federal thing.

MatticusMania · #46 11-25-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel S.

Outside of St. Louis. I've seen people under 18 playing at the local bars.

It's strictly dependent on local laws, it's not a federal thing.

Well of course, I never meant to imply it was a federal thing, and I'm fully aware that not all states have the same law, I was just speaking from my neck of the woods. California State Law.

And I'm sure there are still some places in Ca that will let those underagers play anyways, after all, smoking is supposed to be banned in bars, but practically ever bar withing 10 miles of my house will still let people smoke.

NKUSigEp · #47 11-25-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Snackbass97

ok just a question do you think a band is terrible just because of the age of a member in the band? Heck im 15 play bass for a year gotten good at basic play styles and good at 90% of covers i play. but yet many people just seem to ignore us just from the fact that we are a bit younger than normal. Does it bother you guys?

You're probably not as good as you think you are. Hell, I've been playing for over 11 years and I still suck. And things change when ya turn 18. Most venues (read: insurance policies) don't wanna deal with a bunch of whiny underagers at shows. Sucks for some but really cuts down on "issues", not that 18 year olds are that much more mature but that's just how society is for now.

I still think the drinking age should be lower and the driving age should be higher.

LilMissStrange · #48 12-05-2008, 01:53 AM

Yeah age can be very limiting. I started when I was 16, so we were limited to to where we could play. Some clubs around here have a strict "no one under 21 rule," while others, I was able to slip by because I looked of age. But theres gotta be plenty of open stages you can play at, usually restaurants, look into it. Unfortunately, age comes with stereotypes. For some, teenagers= poor musicianship, immaturity and irresponsibility and theyd rather turn the other cheek. Its hard to be taken seriously at that age. But keep practicing, youll get better and this will all pass in no time!

Jools4001 · #49 12-05-2008, 02:20 AM

Don't worry about being too young, just give it time and you'll quickly find that you're too old - and that will happen sooner than you could ever think possible.

JQ1986 · #50 12-05-2008, 02:39 PM

When I was in high school my band would always play at different school functions. Sounds kinda lame, but it was fun. Hell we played a middle school dance my senior year and so far that was my favorite gig. The kids thought we were the s***! So there are opportunities for gigs that aren't age sensitive, you just have to find them.