Old band might be getting back together

invader3k · #1 08-03-2010, 07:43 AM

So it turns out that I might be having a reunion with the cover band I played in for about eight years. We've been apart for a couple years, after I was getting bored and our drummer started to flake out. This is a band I started with my best friend when we were still in college.

Since we broke up, I played with another band that was an incredibly epic fail, and then a southern rock type of band along with my friend from the original band. Funnily enough, that band also ended because the drummer up and quit without warning (as well as some other side issues).

Weird thing is that it's coming back together because of some negative circumstances. The guitarist/singer is getting a divorce from his wife (her cause, not his). I am also going through some difficult family stuff right now, so I think in a way playing some music together might be therapeutic.

Our first jam session together was rough (I freely admit that I'm a bit rusty at this point and so is he), but I know things will come around. We're hoping to either wrangle our original drummer back in, or find someone else (not always an easy task in a small town).

So, no real point to this post otherwise. Just kind of excited to be playing in a band situation again after almost a year "off".

kenlacam · #2 08-03-2010, 07:54 AM

Due to the circumstances, I don't see this project lasting very long. If negative circumstances brought you back together, how long do you realistically think this is going to last? Just a thought.

invader3k · #3 08-03-2010, 08:02 AM

Um, I think you missed my point with that comment.

We had actually been talking about doing a "reunion" for several months now. I think the impending divorce thing finally pushed the guitarist into pulling the trigger on jamming again. I'm not sure, but I suspect his wife was occupying so much of his time and energies that he simply couldn't make time to have a practice session.

Anyway, we're not exactly at the point where we're planning on booking gigs or recording. Just having semi-regular practices and seeing where things develop.

kenlacam · #4 08-03-2010, 08:37 AM

I'm just going by what I read. Since there is no point to this thread, I made a pointless remark.

rappa29 · #5 08-03-2010, 08:49 AM

Never hurts to reunite with old bandmates. Even if it's just jamming for the sake of therapy.

I see guys locally that I played in bands with 10 years ago! They'll invite me to sit in a tune or 2. It's all good!

invader3k · #6 08-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenlacam

I'm just going by what I read. Since there is no point to this thread, I made a pointless remark.

No problem. I totally get what you meant, though.

I have no idea how long this thing will last. Maybe it won't even get off the ground. Just it's nice to be back in a playing situation.

pjmuck · #7 08-03-2010, 09:08 AM

I recently did a one off reunion gig with my old original band. Our first live performance in over 9 years together.

I'd love to say that it was an incredible uplifting triumph, but it wasn't. It took a while to shake the rust off, but even when we got it down tighter and made it presentable something was just lacking. It was missing the same drive, enthusiasm or something. We're all older, fatter, and balder now, LOL. Times have changed, and I guess the old music just felt dated and doesn't move me the way it used to now that my tastes have moved on to other things.

It might be different for a cover band though, since classic cover songs are timeless. As long as everyone has an equal level of excitement about playing together again and you keep your goals in check, you should hopefully have some good times. Best of luck and hope it's successful and enjoyable.

Stumbo · #8 08-04-2010, 12:14 AM

No downside to getting together with old friends, musicians or not.

I suggest you just keep on keepin' on and have fun with it.

People's lives change and maybe it's time to start gigging again with the your old band mates.

bluewine · #9 08-04-2010, 06:50 PM

The guitarist/singer is getting a divorce from his wife (her cause, not his).

Amen to that,I hate to be a bigot. It's no suprise I'm divorced.

I don't think it was a matter of fault on either side.15 years was enough.

Marko5657 · #10 08-04-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenlacam

Due to the circumstances, I don't see this project lasting very long. If negative circumstances brought you back together, how long do you realistically think this is going to last? Just a thought.

Hell, sometime people finding better things in life is what kills a band. Get some cats with no life, and you may have something solid, haha.

Half joking…

fourfinger · #11 08-04-2010, 07:37 PM

My chance to reunite for a few songs with my old band was caused by a wedding, not a divorce -- lead singer married his long-time fiance and we played on the hired band's break. I really, really enjoyed it, although I would have wanted to play better than I ended up playing. It was OK overall -- the other guys more than picked up my slack -- and the wedding and reception was the best thing my family did this whole summer -- my kids loved it and they hadn't seen me play since they were too young to remember. If you have half as much fun as I did, I know you'll find it more than therapeutic.