Have to say it...Being a musician is a blast.

[Bonhomme Richard]

Last night we had our weekly practice but the drummer couldn't make it. It seems that there is always someone that doesn't show up the first practice after a gig. Let me back up a bit - There are seven members in the band, 3 guitar players, bass, keyboards, conga/percussionist and a drummer. Well the drummer couldn't make it and I was wondering what we could work on that we could do without the drummer for the night.
I thought we should try the Black Magic Woman, Gypsy Queen and Oye Como Va combo. We never played it before and by the end of the 2 hour practice we pretty much had it down. That was so cool and it is such a pleasure playing with great people who are also talented.
The bottom line is we got together just as a group of friends to play some music with no plans to play out. Well now we can play as many gigs as we want, have a big local following and it has still remained fun. I guess because we play what we want and somewhat challenge ourselves with tunes like Jessica or Layla besides the usual Beatles, Petty, Stones stuff.
There's not much that is cooler than being a musician. Just have to say it.

Just to add.....I'm 53 years old but when I'm playing I feel like I'm 50.

[leftofthedial]

1. I was thinking the same thing

I had 9 gigs/rehearsals in 4 days last weekend.

I felt like I was 25. Monday, I felt like I was 125. LOL

[abq e streeter]

2. more tiring than people think...

congrats on gigging that much, though---still beats working for a living (most of the time)

[Swamp Rat]

3. yep!

especially during Mardi Gras