Our band isnt doing so good. We cant find any where to play and we need money. Our Drummer quit the bad a few weeks ago, and we cant find 1 quite like him. We all have jobs but it still isn't enough. We all love to play. What do i do??
201122
Is your band in the toilet literally or figuratively? If literally, get the hell out!!! If figuratively, learn how to play and write better music... Simple as that...
578893
In my town, its the local music ( guitar) store.  They sell karaoke and one-man-band equipment.\n\n Music stores will often cater to a certain type of musician ( Country, Rock , Spanish).  Call around and ask questions.\n\nThe folks at the studio should be able to point you in the right direction, too.\n\nGood luck.
501889
I can understand your desire to tell the band members in person or make sure they get the message. Writing to their manager or record label is one of the best ways to make sure they get the message. I've worked with and know a couple musicians and they love hearing stories about how their music touched the lives of people. Not to belittle your experience in the least, but bands hear a lot of great touching stories about how their music has helped people in really bad situations and MCR is no exception I'm sure. Posting things on their myspace, forums and/or writing their record company directly are things that they see and hear about - even if they don't have the time to contact you in return.
430570
send me a demo!!!   make copies  and send them to djs   who might  play it   in your area.   I did this with a few groups i had.\n\nand got air play.   my biggest deals were   Mom's Apple Pie (Terry Knight)    and a few more.   I would be glad to help you.  my email is Treasure Island.Gold@yahoo.com     bye  Larry
201430
First things first...simply agree to be in a band, and practice together until you feel you are good enough to record a CD! The, when you are, see if there are any local recording studios in your area (often colleges and universities will have them..) and hire one out for a period of time to lay down a CD! Then, get copies of this CD, and send it out to as many record companiies as poss.
13707
Well, I personally feel that they shouldn't.  But they have been togetther for quite a long time.  Some band members might feel that its time to move on and find better pastures or find new challenges.  There might be few who might be thinking of starting  a solo career or may be having other commercial or private interests.
493217
Send emos to yur local radio stations they usually have a time that they play local bands. Local stadiums will sometimes have bands open. Send demo tapes to record companys
647094
Just follow that dream.  Get together with the most talented musicians that you can find and get a band going.  Start practicing.  Write your own songs.  Play locally.  See what happens.\n\nDon't put all your faith in music.  You'll probably want to keep a day job to pay the bills.
237381
It's an ongoing joke in many guitar circles.  It has to do with the amount of time it takes to be a "passable" guitar player as opposed to drums.  Guitar takes alot of theory and it takes alot of time to learn that stuff.\n\nIt's only a joke, it takes a good drummer to make a good band.  The beat is the most important part of any song, just laugh it off and say something stupid; then come up with a blazing solo.
44563
Music is a dangerous business because you have to be popular to get your music played on the radio. New bands have a hard time making it and become one hit wonders. but, that's not the answer to your question. You need to submit a demo CD (or tape) of you or your band singing to record companies. Then there's a long waiting period. So it would be good to get some gigs at local joints while you wait. If you get a call back, they might ask you to preform for them (record companies). If they like you, you better start writing songs, get a damn good manager, and be careful when you sign something, because theres people out there that'll steal your music. Good Luck
75982
hey good luck with the band, i had the same trouble with my band here is a site that generates band names some are excellent some are just really funny have a go \nhttp://www.bandnamemaker.com/d/index.html
109222
So, your skill is awesome, eh?? ^_^\n\nMaybe you can teach me a thing or two, btw I try to find someone who can play a lot of musical instrument and have a great sense of music. I don't want to be cocky, but I'm 18 years old boy and I know a lot of classical music. I've been playing guitar for 3 years and I have made a lot of songs. But I don't publish it, and mostly I forgot it after 6-7 days. ^_^\n\nBut I want to find someone who have a great sense of music, because all my friends know how to sing, to play musical instrument, but doesn't have a sense. Just play it like a copycat, and honestly, I don't like it....
593222
just keep doing what your doing but use the band more often\n\nim on level 32
470965
I'm an on-line music collaborator. I specialize in tracking my acoustic drums form my own home studio. I mention this because I'm a member of MANY different collaboration sites where likeminded musicians gather to get other great musicians to play parts for their songs.\n\nSay you're a pianist and you've got a song that you've tracked that needs a sax player OR a specific style of vocals... it's ALL available via the net. I'm pretty busy because a LOT of folks want to replace their midi programmed drums with a real LIVE acoustic set beinbg played by a PRO... (which I am)...\n\nPoint is, IF you're looking for others who are doing the same as you or who have a common interest in producing great songs, getting them OUT there for the world to hear and YES selling their songs..\n\nlook me up.\n\nYou can hear some of the music I've recorded in my home studio (to see what I'm talking about) if you visit my Myspace site...... ALL the songs posted there are done from our home studios with folks from ALL over the world... we exchange ideas and music files (after tracking our parts) and come up with whole cd projects. it's fantastic and a great way to get your music out to the world.\nmy site is www.myspace.com/jwoo10
630697
if you intend on being any good on any of them--they are all very hard--it takes years and years of practice to be any good at all--you will get tired of practicing--just keep at it--once you start to understand your instrument--the fun begins!!---it will be a talent you will carry with you for the rest of your life!----and by the way---guitar players are a dime a dozen---good drummers are always in demand---especialy female ones!!
545532
1) The not creative enough to name our band or even know that to get started we have to play musics\n\n\n2) Playing music would be a good place to begin.
657328
You need equiptment.  Amps, PA, guitars, bass, drums, etc.  Dont buy the biggest stuff you can find.  When I started my first band, I went out and bought a half stack.  What a mess.  I had to lug that around to shows.  Go buy a nice little fender combo or mesa combo if you can afford it.\n\nCheck out local clubs.  If you are new, you will need to record a demo.  Get a used 4 track with digital out.  Good luck.