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Im up in NW CT and same up here- crowds would rather talk loudly to each other or try to jump up and sing than really listen to what you are playing. There's a disconnect, kinda egotistical thing going on. Also, I think many bands are just looking for those big cash outs where they can have a...

I started really noticing mine about 6 months ago and tried to upgrade my ear plugs and even wore the sound limiting head phones - but it was not very effective. I did finally get tested (have perfect hearing even with T) and have molded ones done, but I have since left the band due to volume...

J Garcia - Darkstar, and An American Life are good reads and I often go back to them for reference with shows, time periods, etc.

I would just say that many people these days (including myself and wife) have second jobs that seperate the family for periods of time (odd hours or ships in the night type days) - its just a sign of the times, especially where I am in New England. If you have an economic gameplan and a...

Johnny Colt has had an interesting path - Black Crowes>Train>Lynyrd Skynyrd always liked what he did with the crowes, especially the '96 tour.

Floyd Eye - I agree there should be one person in charge of EQ. I respect the fact that you have established that in your band. I am in the process of doing that now and it aint pretty dealing with egos, but it has to be done for the band to get a better sound. On top of that we never really...

This is an issue in my two guitar band now as well - I have been trying to communicate to the less experience guitarist that he needs to hold back and blend in more with his volume and add more texture vs solo - my response is that he thinks its too boring. His volume is also too high. So a...

I have to disagree with the serviceable comment on Roger Waters- yes he was not playing the more complicated parts many albums and even had another bassist on tour for Animals and the Wall (Snowy White I believe), but what he does play is distinct and has its own style and timing. I think he...

Miles Davis- '68-'75 Holland and Henderson - live or studio. The way they approach each song, sometimes very dense, grooving and aggressive / other times very spare and funky. Also, they incorporate different tones from wah to distortion.

Here's a situation in the same spirit- wondering if you guys can offer some advice.... My Band has been playing together for roughly three years, the first incarnation was a cover band and then we moved to a say 90% orig, 10% cover setlist. We practice on a regular basis keeping the music...

begin rant: I think the relationship between the owner and the artist needs to be symbiotic- some bands bleed unsuspecting owners dry and then no more music - while some owners have forgotten the benefits of creating an "artistic scene" where new patrons will come to the bar just for its rep of...

Sorry if this sounds judgemental- this is just what I would say to myself. If you stay and are not satisfied then that is on you and not them. If you stay in a situation where your peers do not respect you then you are disrespecting yourself. Put downs would be a deal breaker- but...

Another stranglehold story- a cover band I was in got this one shouted to us towards the end of the night. We really hadn't rehearsed it but there was no chicken wire in front of the stage so we thought we could wing it and it really turned it into a crazy jam. Afterwards the guy who was...

Roger Waters! The guy just has great expression when he sings- articulation.

Jonathan Wilson -Gentle Spirit- well produced and played, nice mellow sound Miles Davis - Pangaea, Agharta - Pete Cosey in particular is my new all time favorite guitar player, this band had such a dense, rich sound. Grateful Dead - anything from 1976 - a really underrated year, but sonically...