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Might As Well... Enjoy The Stage... 😊 Or Find A Bigger Better One...  

Paulxx001 67H
8732 messages
16/8/2019 12h41

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Might As Well... Enjoy The Stage... 😊 Or Find A Bigger Better One...

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Last Saturday, I stood under a huge, old, maple tree and wiped the sweat, off my brow. I was about to watch a band, play in a small park... down by the marina.

The sun hadn't set yet. It was still hot and the air was thick. Even the breeze... coming in off the lake... wasn't helping much. I impatiently, looked at my watch. "If the music doesn't start soon , I'm heading, for a cooler place, to hang out," I thought to myself. I'm glad, I waited.

As a musician, I'll listen to music, with a critical ear. But... I'm also, extremely supportive, of young talent, that I see. It took me all, of about a minute - after the band started to play - to figure something out. That stage... was WAY too small... for them.

They , were a five piece, group of young musicians, who's skills, were finely honed. They were tight! What caught my ears, was their smooth and rhythmic style. Don't ask me to describe it. Perhaps... rock, meets jazz, meets reggae... meets Taylor Swift? I know; crazy, right?

Their complex vocals blended, perfectly with the lead and rhythm guitars. Their original tunes drifted seamlessly, between octaves and hauntingly beautiful chord progressions ; aided by the incredible, imagination of the keyboardist. And everything ... was held tightly, in place, with the solid backbone, of a (heart numbing) bass guitarist and... a fucking 'kick ass' drummer.

Sixty or seventy people (a cluster of sedated seniors), sat on folding chairs, in the grass, under the blaze of the setting sun - and listened. Or they tried to. Most fidgeted about; sipping bottled water or boxed juice. Some tapped their feet ; killing ants, perhaps?

I hung around and listened to the band's set. Afterwards, I spoke with some of the band guys... and girl, as they packed up. Turns out, somebody's dad, was on the town's entertainment committee and they called in a favour. They (the band), didn't really give a shit. The crowd and the venue wasn't theirs . But heck... the money was. They smiled, as I commiserated with them and wished them well.

Yeah... sometimes the stage, is just too small. Take this one... for instance. It's beat up and broken and fucked up, all over. Hardly anyone pays attention, to anything... except to the sound... of their own voice. But... you make do and smile... and just take it all in. It's just a place, to practise and blow off some steam; while perfecting, a point of view.

Now... if they, only paid you something. Nope. Ya gotta go, somewhere else... for that.


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Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 12h44

Yep. That band, held my attention; that's for sure!
And this place?
Well... sometimes...


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 messages
16/8/2019 1h04

People love to complain about all the problems with this site and unwanted messages and comments, yet they continue to linger. Is there no alternative or does it just become too comfortable and it keeps them from going ‘out there’ in the real world?


jajo696 113F
4287 messages
16/8/2019 2h26

I think you hit the nail on the head.....life is all about adaptability. We endure, adjust, adapt or find an alternative. Yeah ..this stage is wayyyyy to small for some.....and just right for others. One of the goals in life is to find a workable situation or to somehow make it a workable situation. As you said...might as well enjoy the stage.

Look....you waited and enjoyed a wonderful show on your stage. Kudos ~~


luv2suk1966 63H/57F
1927 messages
16/8/2019 5h09

As a fellow musician, I completely understand being critical of every note I hear. Sounds like a fun night! I love it when I am pleasantly surprised!!

Have a great day, and be nice to one another.


mc_justmc 63H

16/8/2019 5h28

About 35 yrs ago, when I lived in Dallas, somebody got the great idea of setting up a small stage in the middle of a pasture and running power out there. They brought in lots of "has-been" bands like Jim Dandy, Pat Travers, etc. These small outdoor concerts were some of the best I've ever seen.


positively4you 74F  
4605 messages
16/8/2019 6h05

I like your analogy. Sometimes all we need is a little distraction from all the “stuff” in life. So, here, enjoy the less than perfect music then step over the vitriol.


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h25

    Citer sexyldy1000:
    People love to complain about all the problems with this site and unwanted messages and comments, yet they continue to linger. Is there no alternative or does it just become too comfortable and it keeps them from going ‘out there’ in the real world?
Yep... the Real world is a bit too scary... for most. Ya gotta think on your feet and be interesting... out there.


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h28

    Citer jajo696:
    I think you hit the nail on the head.....life is all about adaptability. We endure, adjust, adapt or find an alternative. Yeah ..this stage is wayyyyy to small for some.....and just right for others. One of the goals in life is to find a workable situation or to somehow make it a workable situation. As you said...might as well enjoy the stage.

    Look....you waited and enjoyed a wonderful show on your stage. Kudos ~~
Anything is workable... if you have an imagination and you're equipped with a tools to make things happen.
The real world, requires some ingenuity that some... just ain't got.
This Place is nice and safe... for THOSE.

Yep.. they were a damn fine band. That's for sure!


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h30

    Citer luv2suk1966:
    As a fellow musician, I completely understand being critical of every note I hear. Sounds like a fun night! I love it when I am pleasantly surprised!!
I'm not as critical of the notes as I am... of the interpretation of the notes.
Everyone sounds alike.... Imagination is what's missing.
It's always a trip... to hear something really fresh, isn't it?


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h31

Howdy my friend. Keep on trucking! 👍


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h33

    Citer mc_justmc:
    About 35 yrs ago, when I lived in Dallas, somebody got the great idea of setting up a small stage in the middle of a pasture and running power out there. They brought in lots of "has-been" bands like Jim Dandy, Pat Travers, etc. These small outdoor concerts were some of the best I've ever seen.
True about those outta the way, shows!
Pat Travers... now THAT'S a band that kicked ass!


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 7h36

    Citer positively4you:
    I like your analogy. Sometimes all we need is a little distraction from all the “stuff” in life. So, here, enjoy the less than perfect music then step over the vitriol.
I really get off on the fear factor... of actually connecting.... in the Real World.
What a rush... when it works.
And when it doesn't? I'll give it another shot.
Here? I'll just delete or do a Spell Check... Ya know what I mean?


pocogato12 71F  
37235 messages
16/8/2019 8h05

Complaining never really solves anything, does it , so relax and enjoy the show- it will go on with or without you

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Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 9h11

Oooo... You have eclectic tastes... Kool!
Yeah.. It's a lot of fun to catch a band... on the way up... 😊 👍
Now... if I could only Remeber the name of the band I saw. omg... lol 😂
I wrote it down... somewhere... It was a really weird name. Damn! 🤔😮


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 9h26

    Citer pocogato12:
    Complaining never really solves anything, does it , so relax and enjoy the show- it will go on with or without you
yior funnee


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 10h14

Music? hmmm 🤔 Yes!
True... about dealing with what you have. Especially, if you don't have a choice.
But we all... have choices?
It's the consequences, that we have to measure, don't we?


Tmptrzz 61F  
107039 messages
16/8/2019 17h19

Bands in the park are always a fun and relaxing time. I am glad you enjoyed yourself. And I hope your weekend is just as joyful..

Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on..


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
16/8/2019 17h47

    Citer Tmptrzz:
    Bands in the park are always a fun and relaxing time. I am glad you enjoyed yourself. And I hope your weekend is just as joyful..
They are fun, aren't they? Especially when they are good.
Have yourself a great weekend. 👍 😊


Annie_V 54F

17/8/2019 2h40

I love that you went and chatted with the band, most wouldn't but its the sort of thing I do.
You get what you put in , is how i feel. If I'm not happy with something and it is not important I just move on.
My grandmother taught me'Treat others as you want to be treated"
Its how I live and what I taught my kids. Its worked so far

An orgasm a day , makes you so much happier at work and play


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
17/8/2019 5h36

    Citer Annie_V:
    I love that you went and chatted with the band, most wouldn't but its the sort of thing I do.
    You get what you put in , is how i feel. If I'm not happy with something and it is not important I just move on.
    My grandmother taught me'Treat others as you want to be treated"
    Its how I live and what I taught my kids. Its worked so far
I always talk with the band. Having played in various ones for so long, I can relate to them in a spilt second and it takes them a second to figure out that I know what I'm talking about. It's so interesting to exchange a vibe with them. You know what I mean? 🤔

Great words to live by... and it seems to have worked out for you. Great that your kids get it!
Thanks for sharing.
Were you ever a groupie of any band? I would have given you a set of my drum sticks.... lol Signed... of course... 😊


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 messages
17/8/2019 7h02

I love being unexpectedly surprised by a group. It's been happening a lot since I started volunteering for a music venue - I go in just to work tickets or concessions or whatever; check out the group and voila! A new band to follow.

It's much less frequent that I have that experience with a blog. But I have to admit that I don't do much browsing any more...I just try to keep up with the folks on my watch list.


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
17/8/2019 7h15

Getting surprised by a band is a great treat , isn't it?
You do much less browsing ? Really...
I think I spend way too much time following random people. I've got to scale that back.
I've been told.... that there is a real world out there. Is that true ?


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
17/8/2019 7h50

Bands in the park are great... aren't they?
Yeah... tuba lady... never followed up on what her story was.
Rainy day here today. Gonna put on my rain gear and galoshes and head on out to explore the 'real world'... Maybe I'll run into trouble.
You ?
Loved your nat story ! lol.... You're such a baby !!! lol


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
17/8/2019 9h45

I've played in bands for most of my life. I know what it's like when you're playing at the wrong venue with the wrong crowd.
We shared a few laughs... and it's always fun to talk 'shop' with a fellow musician.
You would have done the same... no ? I always like to speak with performers and find out where their heads are at.
Happy Saturday to you..... Pouring rain here. Gonna go and play in some puddles and get..... WET !
You ?


Paulxx001 67H
22642 messages
17/8/2019 9h48

Yeah.... I hate those little guys... lol
I'd actually prefer mosquitoes. At least you can avoid inhaling them.
You... keeping your mouth closed ? Come on... Who are you kidding ? lol


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