what gets you out for live music?

[alicewaits]

what is it that gets you out of the house on a friday or saturday, or even weeknight, to go for live music?

a friend's band?
a cover band playing songs you know?
an original band playing in styles you like?
a specialty band (like jazz standards, or like Armcannon who plays all video game music)?
a tribute night?
your favorite venue no matter what type of music is playing?
a benefit?

signed,
curious.

[WNYresident]

Music you can acutally hear without going deaf. I remember going to a few live bands (not concerts) and couldn't believe how loud they were. It was pointless. Louder doesn't mean you sound better or play better. It just means it's loud.

[bigpoppapuff]

what is it that gets you out of the house on a friday or saturday, or even weeknight, to go for live music?

a friend's band?
a cover band playing songs you know?
an original band playing in styles you like?
a specialty band (like jazz standards, or like Armcannon who plays all video game music)?
a tribute night?
your favorite venue no matter what type of music is playing?
a benefit?

signed,
curious.


in my case,it may be any or any combination of your questions....great question,btw.....

as an aside....how are you feeling??...

[alicewaits]

much much better thanks. 2 nights of 10 hours of sleep does a body good when it's fighting a cold!

[alicewaits]

Music you can acutally hear without going deaf. I remember going to a few live bands (not concerts) and couldn't believe how loud they were. It was pointless. Louder doesn't mean you sound better or play better. It just means it's loud.

yep, this is a maddening issue. even when the music and players are incredible, if it's too loud, it's unenjoyable. it's got to be at a level to suit the room. most venues around here that have in-house sound engineers do a good job of curbing this.

[HipKat]

yep, this is a maddening issue. even when the music and players are incredible, if it's too loud, it's unenjoyable. it's got to be at a level to suit the room. most venues around here that have in-house sound engineers do a good job of curbing this.
As long as gtheir good sound guys.

Joe Tall, for one, great sound, but he loves to make the cieling bleed.

[Effigy]

As long as gtheir good sound guys.

Joe Tall, for one, great sound, but he loves to make the cieling bleed.


You know Joe?! GREAT GUY.

[HipKat]

You know Joe?! GREAT GUY.
lol..I know everybody!

[winfield31]

what is it that gets you out of the house on a friday or saturday, or even weeknight, to go for live music?

a friend's band?
a cover band playing songs you know?
an original band playing in styles you like?
a specialty band (like jazz standards, or like Armcannon who plays all video game music)?
a tribute night?
your favorite venue no matter what type of music is playing?
a benefit?

signed,
curious. A band like Crash Cadillac , plays all sorts of music , from old time rock & roll , to country western , dance music (for the wife :rolleyes: ) , etc. Don't care for the Elvis guy , forget his name , that's how important he is , I like the "Boys of Summer" , went to see & hear "KC & The Sunshine Band" last year at the casino , was surprisingly good even though he's VERY large right now , seen Peter Noone , was VERY funny plus played his great hits from the Herman's Hermits days..........Seemed very down to Earth .

[HipKat]

As far as local bands, I always made a point iot hit as many shows as I could, which meant 5 - 7 venues a night on the weekends, a few durinbg the week.
Of course, I was booking alot of those shows, too.

And then I always hit my normal hangouts, and ended up at the local bar for one last drink.

GOD I miss that time.

[Achbek1]

what is it that gets you out of the house on a friday or saturday, or even weeknight, to go for live music?

a friend's band?
a cover band playing songs you know?
an original band playing in styles you like?
a specialty band (like jazz standards, or like Armcannon who plays all video game music)?
a tribute night?
your favorite venue no matter what type of music is playing?
a benefit?

signed,
curious.

All of the above.

And add to that, the ability to spend time with friends or family.

...Oh, and not to forget, an available babysitter.

[DR_GONZO]

Smoking hot chicks!!!! Now that's a concert.:cool:

[winfield31]

Smoking hot chicks!!!! Now that's a concert.:cool: You know Doc , you're right , I'd go listen to a monkee play a banjo on his knee if he filled the place with gorgeous chicks.............

[MERL J]

Buddy Guy...when I can afford the tix.

[MERL J]

Also, drum circles, especially community drum circles. Hope to have one in my 'hood this summer.

[winfield31]

Also, drum circles, especially community drum circles. Hope to have one in my 'hood this summer. Remember Buddy Rich..........man the greatness that was around !

[MERL J]

Remember Buddy Rich..........man the greatness that was around !

Here's a trivia todbit about Buddy Rich for you - he always said four words over and over again to keep his rhythm. Ready?

"hot potata, cold potata, hot potata, cold potata........................................."

[winfield31]

Here's a trivia todbit about Buddy Rich for you - he always said four words over and over again to keep his rhythm. Ready?

"hot potata, cold potata, hot potata, cold potata........................................." You mind if I use that trivia during our coffee break tomorrow , I'll give you FULL credit of course ;)

[MERL J]

You mind if I use that trivia during our coffee break tomorrow , I'll give you FULL credit of course ;)

no credit needed, sweets. all yours for the taking. just remember, you have to say it softly, almost under your breath, and a little raspy...............in beat and rhythm.............hot poata on the up.cold potata on the down

[bigpoppapuff]

buddy rich hand picked a drummer from cortland to replace him in his orchestra.....what was his name??


and when i tell you...go get his cd's with his own group....awesome!!!

[winfield31]

buddy rich hand picked a drummer from cortland to replace him in his orchestra.....what was his name??


and when i tell you...go get his cd's with his own group....awesome!!!????????????

[bigpoppapuff]

danny d'imperio........freakin' amazing drummer....

[Effigy]

Speaking of Buddy Rich... another tune I'm looking for is "The Monster".
(Or was that Krupa????) Killer drumming!

[alicewaits]

one of the coolest things of my college days was that i worked in the "ensemble department" - it was my job to photocopy the ORIGINAL charts of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and all kinds of now-famous jazz musicians, for the students to take to class. i had no idea what a big deal that was at the time.

[Effigy]

one of the coolest things of my college days was that i worked in the "ensemble department" - it was my job to photocopy the ORIGINAL charts of Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and all kinds of now-famous jazz musicians, for the students to take to class. i had no idea what a big deal that was at the time.


What college? Do you think that they still have them?

[alicewaits]

Berklee College of Music, and yeah i'm sure they still have them, they were gifted to the school many years ago.

[Riven37]

lol Those days are over for me. I fit in like an old shoe.