The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #25523   Message #299728
Posted By: Lonesome EJ
18-Sep-00 - 03:14 AM
Thread Name: BS: Cheating on your Band
Subject: Cheating on your Band
I've been playing music with the same group of people for almost 14 years.At least the core of Lead Guitar,Bass Guitar,and me (vocals,harmonica,percussion) has been the same.Other drummers,horn players,guitarists have come and gone.Recently,the drummer told me he had been playing once a week with some friends,and asked if I'd like to come along and jam.Now I felt a bit weird about going by our practice place and picking up my equipment from Jack (the guitarist),and had a momentary feeling of guilt when he asked where I was playing,but I figured "Hell it's just a jam." But here's the problem- the stuff we were playing with these new people was GREAT.We even wrote a knock-out song on the spot.One of the guys recorded the whole session,and the tape was really good.As I left,the other players say to me "next week we'll work out the changes for Voodoo Chile,and maybe re-record Willin',OK?"

Now here's the problem. I don't have the time or energy to participate in two bands.I have years of friendship and loyalty to one bunch,but exciting potential in the other.It occurs to me that this is what comes of cheating on your band.Any suggestions?Anyone else been through this?