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    Quote Originally Posted by drummer View Post
    Yea, despite what a lot of people think, sometimes the grass really isn't greener on the other side.
    In my experience, it never has been.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inthpktplayer View Post
    In my experience, it never has been.
    +1...........but it sure does look greener!

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    The grass is always greener where YOU water it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1DrumBum View Post
    The grass is always greener where YOU water it!
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    I will turn down a gig with anyone, any time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1DrumBum View Post
    The grass is always greener where YOU water it!
    I read something once that had about 4 tips for going somewhere in the music biz. One was along the lines of the quote above. Networking with people. Talking to everybody etc. That's one thing I have always been lacking. I just don't have those socal capabilities that so many seem to have.


    I think the others were something like having undeniable talent, being a go getter and luck which the guy didn't totally believe in because a person will make their own luck if they do the other things in the list according to him.
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    I always remember reading an Earl Slick interview. Shortly after the David Bowie Serious Moonlight tour, he had to sell guitars so he could buy groceries.
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    Quote Originally Posted by slinky View Post
    a person could make up some cash flow with sponsorships but that can be short lived too I guess.
    Huh? What, like a sneaker deal? What "sponsorships" are out there handing cash to touring musicians? If you're talking endorsement deals, where musicians get discounts on gear for their endorsing a brand, try eating that when you've been out on the road for six weeks without any support. It's all about money. If the money is right almost all of us would uproot. How much is "right" is where we will differ.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SunDog View Post
    Huh? What, like a sneaker deal? What "sponsorships" are out there handing cash to touring musicians? If you're talking endorsement deals, where musicians get discounts on gear for their endorsing a brand, try eating that when you've been out on the road for six weeks without any support. It's all about money. If the money is right almost all of us would uproot. How much is "right" is where we will differ.
    Nah, I see it all the time. Tours sponsored by energy drinks or clothing companies, etc. It's not uncommon...and a lot of times the only way bands can survive on the road any more.

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    I cohosted a radio show one time, and we interviewed a band that was sponsored by a certain rather famous taco chain. I had no idea, but this certain restaurant actually has its own currency, and the band is allotted a certain amount (it's probably quite a bit). I'm sure they ate it rather frequently.

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    Quote Originally Posted by porkpieguy View Post
    I cohosted a radio show one time, and we interviewed a band that was sponsored by a certain rather famous taco chain. I had no idea, but this certain restaurant actually has its own currency, and the band is allotted a certain amount (it's probably quite a bit). I'm sure they ate it rather frequently.
    I don't know why but this struck me as hilarious. By the end of the tour I bet they were sick of said taco chain.

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    Right about now, I'd go off on tour with a not famous artist!

    all the best...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texdrumr View Post
    I don't know why but this struck me as hilarious. By the end of the tour I bet they were sick of said taco chain.

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    I'll bet that they hoped the next tour was sponsored by Pepto Bismal.

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    hahaha gotta love those Sponsors!

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    I might do, if I had to give up too much to do it, or I hated the artist, like if it was that Bieber nightmare!



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    Bieber nightmare? I bet his drummer makes some good $$$

    all the best...

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    Bieber nightmare? I bet his drummer makes some good $$$

    all the best...

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    Only if I think I can play the material well, first of all. I won't take a gig with anyone, famous or not, if I think I'm gonna bring the band down. Like a Reggae gig or a swing gig would be right out Even if Bob Marley came back just to play one night with me, sorry. I'd look stupid and the music would suffer.
    But, if it doesn't turn my life upside down, yea.
    Now, am I way over the idea of ever making a living as a touring musician? Totally. I hate living out of a suitcase. I am too picky of an eater/shopper to survive on road food. I love my kids/pets too much to be gone for stretches of time. In the infallible 20/20 vision of hindsight, I'm glad I kept playing as a means of escape and creative outlet, not as an income.
    All that being said, if Ian Anderson calls, I'm gone! (Or Geddy, Steven Wilson, Gilmore, Tony Levin, a few others. Ahhh, to dream.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bridie View Post
    I might do, if I had to give up too much to do it, or I hated the artist, like if it was that Bieber nightmare!


    Interesting...If I had an opportunity to drum for Beiber for a tour, I'd be gone!!

    all the best...

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    I'm an unemployed 20 year old. So my answer is hell no I wouldn't turn them down. I can't speak for the future though. If I'm retired at the age of 80 and they ask me, I'd probably turn them down!

    Quote Originally Posted by kay-gee View Post
    Interesting...If I had an opportunity to drum for Beiber for a tour, I'd be gone!!

    all the best...
    Same here.

    I don't really have an opinion on his music, I don't hate it or like it. But even music you don't normally listen to can be very fun to play when performing in front of a cheering crowd and you're being paid exceptionally well.
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    Simply put, yes I would.

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    It's him, not necessarily the style of music..

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    Quote Originally Posted by xweasel View Post
    I'm an unemployed 20 year old. So my answer is hell no I wouldn't turn them down. I can't speak for the future though. If I'm retired at the age of 80 and they ask me, I'd probably turn them down!



    Same here.

    I don't really have an opinion on his music, I don't hate it or like it. But even music you don't normally listen to can be very fun to play when performing in front of a cheering crowd and you're being paid exceptionally well.
    This is the million dollar statement right here! I'm glad I share the planet with at least one person that get's this!!

    all the best...

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