A couple of weeks ago, I went to the local Sam Ash on open mic night to see a girl I am dating play with a garage band she joined. She was asked to play drums for them, and she's off to a rough start, but not bad for only playing for three weeks.
So while she and her guitar player are waiting for the rest of the group to show up, other people are on stage having a go.
At one point, these older guys are up there playing "Sweet Home Chicago" so I ask the organizer if she minds if I jump in. Because I am a drummer (they are always short on drummers) she and then these guys on stage welcome me to sit in. Despite 3 years of rust, it's an easy song and we nailed it, then followed with "Midnight Special"
When the next act gets up there, the guitar player asks me to join the band. And thus my dream of joining a band of old guys who play bluesy rock is fulfilled. We've had a few practices and I am shaking off the rust, and these guys are all really good. We played at jam night tonight at Sam Ash and it was really good. We're practicing/nailing down a set list so we can try a few parties and maybe a couple bars. (the singer has often played for the vets at the VA, and I would love to go there)
Wish me uck. I'll posts vids or sound clips as I get 'em!
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits" --Albert Einstein