Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well, my baby brother had his first significant paying gig last night in a biker bar. He is in a guns and roses tribute band, but he went for a unique solo melding the Godfather and metal. Not bad huh? <a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=38815897" target="_blank">http://vids.myspace.com/index....38815897</a>
Originally Posted By Mr X Nice. A little more time spent in the comfort zone (he got there a few times, specially near the end), and he'll be all set! Thanks for the link, Dave! Go LilBroBaloo!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Indeed, considering it's his first, and he's been with the band two weeks, I thought he did well. What is cool is he is not aiming to be a star, he claims he would be happy in a pit or as a session man. Thanks for the feedback X
Originally Posted By Mr X Yeah, he did totally well (I wasn't even thinking in terms of "first gig" or anything like that). So, bro is looking to be a musician for life then? Tough road, that's for sure (don't I know it lol). But, eminently rewarding imho.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Yep, he wants to be another generation of muso, and he thinks I am a boring square for being a suit! Lol.
Originally Posted By disney pete Thank god Dave i though the thread was about that awful programme on channel 4 took i while for me to download but was way worth it hats of to ya lil bro.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks guys. He has about 6 paying gigs booked now. Not bad going for a 17 year old I suppose.
Originally Posted By iamsally This is so cool. So few people get to live their dream. I come from a long line of Jazz/Swing musicians. Only my Uncle Jay made a decent living at it. He never wanted to be famous either. He had oportunities but did not want to live on the road away from his family. He made a good living for many, many years. My father finally began to live his dream after he retired from teaching and didn't need to worry about the money. Congratulations to the whole family.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Awesome! I can't watch the video here, but very cool, no wonder you're proud! (I had a "Proud Big Brother moment" myself last week when I found out the Australian version of the show had been cancelled, but that's a different story...)
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Good work little brother! He was in fine form on that solo. You should be proud, Dave.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks Mary Poppins. He is getting there. Our dad was a professional drummer, grandad was a welsh guard drummer, my mom plays 7 instruments, our other brother plays the drums, and the youngest plays violin and tin whistle. Me, I just simply play the fool! But I am very proud.
