Not all of those are “LA”; the Inland Empire(San Bernardino/Riverside, etc)is more like the midwest(which I know a little something about)and just as dumb. Oh, and LV dissing LA? Yeah, right...
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Oh so right! I had forgot about the whole 'Freemont Street' thing over here. I don't ever go to California, don't know the geography. I just saw the whole 'Los Angeles' main location on all of them.
I answered a similar ad in the paper (yes, an actual newspaper)years ago. This was back when pagers were a thing, so I called and left a voice message (fancy, right)? The guy called me back and we ended up getting together and jamming. The guy really didn’t have any particular band direction in mind, just wanted to get together with other musicians and play, no expectations of greatness, no ego, just playing and having fun. I ended up playing guitar and writing songs with that guy and another guitarist and drummer for several years, we played a few bar gigs, and had a great time. Finally decided to call it quits when pretty much everybodies life/work circumstances changed. It was truly a fun time, and we still stay in touch via the web.
sometimes taking a half-assed approach to things can work out fine.
sometimes taking a half-assed approach to things can work out fine.
I agree with the first part of your response, it sounds like a fun time, but Johnny Ramone was notoriously a dickhead. He would actually fine other members $20 for each time they messed up during a show. He also stole Joey’s girlfriend, moved in with her and kept it a secret from him. When he would get dropped off at home he had them drop him off at his old place even though he didn’t live there anymore just so no one would find out he and Linda moved in together.
Sorry for the side track, just finally found something on this site I’m knowledgeable about lol.
Haha, that's actually 2 of you who got me on the Ramones! My point is they were fun. I never moved in with Johnny but their library exudes fun and lightheartedness like very few other bands. My point is some rando living in the water (according to the map location, maybe Sponge Bob?) saying he wants to have a screw off garage band with no drama is probably a party on wheels (or a kidnapper). So there's at least a pretty good chance he'll end up with a band a lot of us would want to see. Lots of good stuff comes from the garage.
Haha sorry I didn’t read other comments after I saw yours. I had my “ah! I know this” moment. But, yes, I agree it all sounds fun and lighthearted.
This thread has inspired me. I'm gonna post up on CL.
I have degrees in music and toured 30 years ago as a sax player.
Picked up bass during covid, I'm vaxxed and ready to play some music. Wish me luck!
I have degrees in music and toured 30 years ago as a sax player.
Picked up bass during covid, I'm vaxxed and ready to play some music. Wish me luck!
Honestly... I'd probably like those guys!
I send my full, verifiable music resume to ads and they never even have the courtesy to reply. I'm fine with being too old, my influences are wrong, you don't like my rig or axes, but at least tell me you got the response.
I send my full, verifiable music resume to ads and they never even have the courtesy to reply. I'm fine with being too old, my influences are wrong, you don't like my rig or axes, but at least tell me you got the response.
I'm really digging my 30" scale bass so I guess that makes me a 0.88235294117 assed bassist? Maybe? The maths are all so difficult!
Well it is southwest florida. Around here it’s not inconceivable that he could live on a sail/houseboat. There’s even people that do that and also have all of their teeth believe it or not
Ok, you are going to practice in the middle of a lake! My grandson loves to set my truck’s navigation to the middle of a lake near my home just to hear how “Shenequa” (my navigation’s name....long story) guides us to our next destination!!!
Oh yeah!! Go for it!!!!
Oh yeah!! Go for it!!!!
If, by chance, it is a real ad, run run run away
. Desperate and agitated by the sound of it, both of which are a turn off. Also, this screams "come play terrible music with me" in a garage. I can't stand the big egos out there either, just got to find the right crew that makes it fun and everyone's voice is valuable, makes it so fun and easy going
I'm not a beginner, and I'd be interested in answering it --sounds like fun.
That's an ad I'd consider responding to lol. I mean, jokes aside, it sounds like a fun group, at least. The music may have some weak spots, but the expectation for perfection and tons of money is curbed from the beginning. The poster is just being upfront so nobody wastes their time. Good on em
