I was made an offer by a very nice local band. But they play out a *lot*. Like...August 11, August 12, August 15, August 17, August 18...that kind of schedule.
I have to work a day job, and I can't be gone from home so much, so late, when I have kids to bring up.
Another band offered me a position, but they tour. They're gone two weeks at a time. I *really* like this band, and they've been interested in me twice. There's kids attached to that band, as well, but they are very young, and their parents are going to home-school them. They've been on tour with their folks since they were babies.
Mine haven't. They're public school kids with friends and activities, and they don't *want* to be dragged around on tours for two weeks.
That, and I'd have had to drive a *long* way to practice. Like...almost to Houston.
Hated having to turn them down, but I had to.
Luckily, the band I'm with now plays in the city, not just out here, so there is more opportunity there. They don't carry a too-heavy schedule, so I can handle it. I'm not *completely* happy, because I like to rock harder than they do, but I am working on putting together another project that will do that, with people who just want to keep it real close to home.
I hope you find a situation that fits you, too!
Cherie
