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Yarbicus wrote:You need to move to the Seattle area.


:idea:

Thing is, I'd really need to be able to find a bassist there. :hmm:

Actually, I'm told they do have Episcopalians out that way, though they are often of a different tribe... :o

fretless wrote:fyi you are well past the mid point , you have maybe 20 years . better get to it


Your method of persuasion is equal parts crushingly depressing and emphatically compelling. Either way, it's effective! :thu:
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Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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long standing member wrote:Wishing you nothing but the best.

My own attempts to get a band going has been a series of crash burns and spontaneous abortions.

re: the age issue: fuggedaboudit!!

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ajaxlepinski wrote:Lack of personal style? Dude, you're the Sean Connery of GAB! :lol:


Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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draelyc wrote:
Yarbicus wrote:You need to move to the Seattle area.


:idea:

Thing is, I'd really need to be able to find a bassist there. :hmm:..........



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No no, no snap! I love Steve! :love: I 'uz just funnin', is all... :o :cop: :cry:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Lack of personal style? Dude, you're the Sean Connery of GAB! :lol:


Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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draelyc wrote:
Yarbicus wrote:You need to move to the Seattle area.


:idea:

Thing is, I'd really need to be able to find a bassist there. :hmm:

Actually, I'm told they do have Episcopalians out that way, though they are often of a different tribe... :o

fretless wrote:fyi you are well past the mid point , you have maybe 20 years . better get to it


Your method of persuasion is equal parts crushingly depressing and emphatically compelling. Either way, it's effective! :thu:

I'm leading the way so you better keep up I need someone to get me through the gates and wifey probably won't make the trip
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Pffft. I'm in 3 bands and am about to go on a national tour this summer. I'm close to 46. My bass player in Sulaco is 52 and we play grindcore. No one in any of my bands is under 40 (except a couple touring guys contrarian hired) .

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fretless wrote:I'm leading the way so you better keep up I need someone to get me through the gates and wifey probably won't make the trip


I need to find a wife like that :p
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soulsurfer wrote:
fretless wrote:I'm leading the way so you better keep up I need someone to get me through the gates and wifey probably won't make the trip


I need to find a wife like that :p

oh you into chicks ? Ok well get out of the YMCA and best of luck :irish:
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fretless wrote:
soulsurfer wrote:
fretless wrote:I'm leading the way so you better keep up I need someone to get me through the gates and wifey probably won't make the trip


I need to find a wife like that :p

oh you into chicks ? Ok well get out of the YMCA and best of luck :irish:


Chicks? I just need holes. :/
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atrox wrote:Pffft. I'm in 3 bands and am about to go on a national tour this summer. I'm close to 46. My bass player in Sulaco is 52 and we play grindcore. No one in any of my bands is under 40 (except a couple touring guys contrarian hired) .

Never too late. Do your thing.


:hi5: I'm 58, play guitar in an 80's hardcore punk band and bass in a rock band.
Like Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over till it's over".... qft
It also helps that, I act like I'm 11. :rawk:
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Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
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wait , you are still young get out there and get one with a pulse
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fretless wrote:wait , you are still young get out there and get one with a pulse


Me? Oh I’m doing fine :fap:
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fretless wrote:
draelyc wrote:
Yarbicus wrote:You need to move to the Seattle area.


:idea:

Thing is, I'd really need to be able to find a bassist there. :hmm:

Actually, I'm told they do have Episcopalians out that way, though they are often of a different tribe... :o

fretless wrote:fyi you are well past the mid point , you have maybe 20 years . better get to it


Your method of persuasion is equal parts crushingly depressing and emphatically compelling. Either way, it's effective! :thu:

I'm leading the way so you better keep up I need someone to get me through the gates and wifey probably won't make the trip


Lol, like as not, I'll be right there with you at the gates, knocking and begging... :lol:


atrox wrote:Pffft. I'm in 3 bands and am about to go on a national tour this summer. I'm close to 46. My bass player in Sulaco is 52 and we play grindcore. No one in any of my bands is under 40 (except a couple touring guys contrarian hired) .

Never too late. Do your thing.


Werd. But, to be fair, you're an amazing guitarist and a very, very talented musician. So you've got that going for you... :cop:

(But point taken!)

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atrox wrote:Pffft. I'm in 3 bands and am about to go on a national tour this summer. I'm close to 46. My bass player in Sulaco is 52 and we play grindcore. No one in any of my bands is under 40 (except a couple touring guys contrarian hired) .

Never too late. Do your thing.


:hi5: I'm 58, play guitar in an 80's hardcore punk band and bass in a rock band.
Like Yogi Berra once said, "It ain't over till it's over".... qft
It also helps that, I act like I'm 11. :rawk:


:love:

Of course, Yogi also said "If you come to a fork in the road, take it," and "If folks don't want to come out to the ball park, there's nothing you can do to stop them." :D

But I think you've nailed it ~ my inner 11 year old has been rather neglected for these past few years... :cop:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Lack of personal style? Dude, you're the Sean Connery of GAB! :lol:


Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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IndyWS6 wrote:
draelyc wrote:
ajaxlepinski wrote:Gym? Ha! You won't need a gym, once you start gigging... all those young groupies will keep you in shape! :rawk:


Lol — my wife’s prolly gonna be in this band, too, tho... :cop:

You said "my wife's going to be there, too". I heard "Three-Way" :D


That's exactly what I heard as well.
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Old, Ménage à trois Draelyc...

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Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
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ajaxlepinski wrote:Old, Ménage à trois Draelyc...

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You said "old", I heard MILF...
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I don't think drae qualifies as a MILF.........
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ugh i am grossed out by this thread
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clipless bumper wrote:I don't think drae qualifies as a MILF.........


:eek: :shock: :hmm: :idea: :love:

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ajaxlepinski wrote:Lack of personal style? Dude, you're the Sean Connery of GAB! :lol:


Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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draelyc wrote:Gonna be 48 in a couple months. Really been feeling it lately, too.

But I just got back from one helluva kick-ass King’s X show last night.

One result? Against all logical sense, I’ve decided to start another band. It’s been five years since my last project, and that was just playing covers in local bars. It was fun, but I really miss doing original music.

But how old is too old? I’m going on 48, I live in a town with scarce venues and no local scene to speak of, much less for original music, and as of now I’ve got no place to rehearse even if I find some other geezers who also want to play some rock and/or roll that’s heavily influenced by the ‘70s and ‘80s — and that’s not exactly a high-demand niche, either.

Like I said, I’ve got no logical business even thinking about it, but I may need to do it just to stay sane.

So, what’re the chances y’all will be there for me when this crashes and burns? Lol! :facepalm:


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Argh! Ear worm!!! :eek: :bang:

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ajaxlepinski wrote:Lack of personal style? Dude, you're the Sean Connery of GAB! :lol:


Dave wrote:Draelyc - can write a solid song, and play tasty leads despite his internal neurotic tendencies. Despite a million debates raging in his head over string guage, pickup height, Pete Townshend's sexual history, and pick material he makes his Shiva give up the goods. Plus his unplugged electric tone... well... it exists.


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draelyc wrote:Argh! Ear worm!!! :eek: :bang:

:lol:


ok my bad :nlisten:
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