You know you're a mature musician when...

[NickInMesa]

...months after forming a band from scratch, the band still does not have a name, even as you're getting ready to gig.




All right, let's start a new thread

[neatobassman]

..when only musicians compliment your playing

[brekfustuvluzer]

...you play a p bass!

[Haysoochreesto]

...when you don't even care what the name of the band is, the appearance of anyone in the band, and when nearly every idea by each band member is supported by everyone else (of course not everything is allowed all the time but we come pretty close)

[jumbosilverette]

your fans come to greet you at the stage in wheelchairs and walkers

[NickInMesa]

... when some 55-year old guy calls you to ask you if you want to play in a Buddy Holly tribute band and you actually consider the possibility for one entire full second (instead of saying no right away).

[60bass]

You silently chuckle to yourself whenever you're browsing the Craigslist musicians wanted section and you see all the

"we are the best, we need a super <insert type here> to complete our group, must have stage appeal and look good, we plan to release our music soon, we know we will soon have a contract, we have a major tour set up and need a <insert type here> to complete our lineup"

type of ads.

One more.

You are no longer totally obsessed with finding that "magic tone". You know what tone you like and can achieve it. You suffer from GAS though, so every now and then you buy something new, only to sell it later and go back to what you were playing

Keep Low

[Eilif]

... Jean shorts and an american flag button-up seems like a good idea for gig-wear.

Seriously, what it it with 50+ bands where everyone looks like they wandered in from a redneck backyard BBQ?

[JohnMCA72]

Originally Posted by 60bass

You silently chuckle to yourself whenever you're browsing the Craigslist musicians wanted section and you see all the

"we are the best, we need a super <insert type here> to complete our group, must have stage appeal and look good, we plan to release our music soon, we know we will soon have a contract, we have a major tour set up and need a <insert type here> to complete our lineup"

type of ads.

...

You left out: "Maximum age 17"

JM

[kraigo]

You laugh every time you see a "Band broke up, must sell PA" ad.

KO (I know I do)

[Melodicgroove]

when you've mastered the art of the "cock solo"

[pajrul]

when you bring your son to practice.. and let him loose in the practice room with a camera... 'dont just take pictures of daddy, take pictures of uncle pat and uncle mike too ok'

[polydeathsphere]

...when all employees at every music store in a 150 mile radius know you by name

[dhomer]

You join a new band, you have played 90% of the songlist one time or another in previous bands, and rehearsals are not all that necessary.....

[KrisH]

Originally Posted by Eilif

Seriously, what it it with 50+ bands where everyone looks like they wandered in from a redneck backyard BBQ?

You mean the ones wearing the flag bandanas instead of hair (either by choice or otherwise . . .)???

[BassChuck]

When you realize that you aren't going to be famous, die young or be rich... and you're OK with it. Very liberating feeling to just get out there and make the best music you can.

[Febs]

When an instrument that you purchased new is now considered vintage.

[Pullman?]

When you are woman. Male musicians dont mature.

[NickInMesa]

... when you walk in a Guitar Center and they ask you if you are looking for a bass (or guitar) for your son.

[wallshakerpbass]

when you can genuinely have fun playing without worrying about 'what if i mess up'