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An Old Dog

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This one is WAAAYYY off topic ... but ...

I have been reluctant to accept drumming jobs lately due to wanting my younger peeps to gain experience. It's a sacrifice for others kinda thing.

So, I got a call the other day from a very good musician buddy of mine. He's one of those local legend guys that every town has (he played with Bob Marley way back in the day). Anyway, he asks me how my heart is (faith) and am I ready to run a lengthy gig. Come to find out, there's a huge reunion of Jesus People (from back in the 70s) taking place here locally at a private outdoor concert area. There's going to be a huge group of old geezers showing up with guitars and a desire to step up to a mic. They needed a 'house' band. So, the bud of mine calls me up and offers me the drum throne.

Wow. Too cool. I get the honor of playing all day and night with gobs (between 50 and 75 musicians) of complete strangers that just wanna play. I am so stoked. It will be 100% 'in the moment' with no rehearsal as the songs are called for by each musician on the spot.

I'm living blessed.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
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That sounds like it will be an awesome time. Let us know how it all goes.

Posted on 12 years ago
#2
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Yes, it will be fun for you R/S...I`ve played jamborees in the past and the most exciting part of it is not knowing what song will be next! Make sure you warm up before because you will be sitting for awhile...

Cheers...Rod

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Posted on 12 years ago
#3
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I honestly believe I still have an old tie-died T-shirt with a cross on the front of it from 1972 (my Jesus/Hippie days). If I can find it, I'll have to send it to you for this gig. Peace and love brother.

-No Guru... still learning more every day-
Posted on 12 years ago
#4
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Yes, sounds awesome! Hopefully someone busts out with a GnR song so you can rock the house!!!!Cool1

"If it doesn't matter who wins or loses then why the hell do they keep score Peg? - Al Bundy
Posted on 12 years ago
#5
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From drumhack

Yes, sounds awesome! Hopefully someone busts out with a GnR song so you can rock the house!!!!Cool1

I've a strong feeling that they are more likely to break out into a Larry Norman tune than a Rose tune. But, I'll be ready none the less.

What Would You Do
Posted on 12 years ago
#6
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Or maybe a rocking Gaithers Bros tune!Excited

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 12 years ago
#7
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That's great news and sure to be an incredible time. Make it your best! Congrats! band3

Posted on 12 years ago
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From blairndrums

Or maybe a rocking Gaithers Bros tune!Excited

Hahahahaha. yuck

Slip on an old People! CD from the 60s and check out some early Larry Norman.

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Posted on 12 years ago
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From RogerSling

Hahahahaha. yuck Slip on an old People! CD from the 60s and check out some early Larry Norman.

Ahh the early days of Contemporary Christian music. I haven't heard Larry's name (or JPUSA) in a very long time. Have fun!

tnsquint
Very proud owner of a new Blaemire Snare 6.5 x 14 made by Jerry Jenkins "Drumjinx"
Posted on 12 years ago
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