After listening to an infectious disease expert on the radio, it sounds like a Marina is about the safest place to play, due to the wind. Good luck, hope it still happens.
So one of my bands had its first practice since March last night. We spent most of the night setting up a low volume PA, no amps, electronic drums and in ears. We made a lot of progress and finally did get to playing some songs, but unfortunately no one but me worked on the new stuff we said we would add. With a little more tweaking it will be a good system, and we might even consider gigging that way. Our next scheduled gig is outside at a marina on July 26th. We're hopeful that might happen.
Acoustic Kits:
Ludwig Maple 3ply White Cortex 4 pc
Rukus Mod Orange Club 4 pc
DW Design 6 pc
Tama Silverstar Limited Edition Mirage 5 pc
Tama Superstar 5 pc
Tama Rockstar 4 pc
Gretsch Catalina Ash 4 pc
Slingerland 7 pc
Electronic Kits:
Yamaha DTX532k
Roland TD-27, Roland PD-85 (x4), PD-125, KD9, CY-8 (x2) VH-10, Lemon 15 and 18 cymbals
Roland SPD-SX Sample Pad
Snares:
Tama SLP Black Brass
Tama SLP G Maple
Rukus Santos/Bubinga/Poplar/Wenge
Rukus Avodire/Maple/Mahogany
1972 Ludwig Supraphonic
Hardware:
Tama, DW, Yamaha and Sonor
Cymbals:
Zildjian A Series, A Custom and K Custom
Microphones:
Miktek, Audix and Shure
After listening to an infectious disease expert on the radio, it sounds like a Marina is about the safest place to play, due to the wind. Good luck, hope it still happens.
We’ve had 4 or 5 weekend practices now. In an attempt to “social distance”, we just go to different member’s front porches and play acoustic...all except for the bass player who uses a small portable practice amp. I just play my slap top Cajon. I must admit, it’s a total blast...but our type of music lends itself to front porch acoustic jamming.
Local bars are now starting to hire bands, however dancing is not allowed.
Good luck on your upcoming gig!
-Brian
"Too many crappy used drum stuff to list"
Play the SONG......not the DRUMS!!!
"I think that feeling is a lot more important than technique. It's all very well doing a triple paradiddle - but who's going to know you've done it? If you play technically you sound like everybody else. It's being original that counts." ~ John Bonham
I'm not playing yet but some of my friends are. They're picking up some outdoor gigs. Every now and then something inside but man, that makes me nervous. I've turned down one offer already to do an indoor pick-up gig. - Just not doing it! The dude ended up having to use a trio because a couple of his other band members wouldn't do it either.
It seems safe but i guess it really isn't yet. This thing might be contained but will probably become a lurking disease like all the other ones.
RDM/Damage Poets
UFiP TAMAHA Zildjian
REGAL TiP
AQUARIAN
Gotta love when no one shows up to practice prepared!!!
We have our first get together in two weeks.
Not one member of my band has even mentioned practice yet.
I thought of trying it with masks but have made no suggestion.
The lead singer sets up right in front of the practice kit and we face each other in a circle.
Not sure I like my position in the practice room............
Gretsch USA & Zildjian(What Else Would I Ever Need ?)
The ZZTop project resumes tonight.
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Sadly,my bands rehearsal space is quite small,and as a 4 piece we'd struggle to keep a suitable distance apart. As I've only recently come back to drumming after an 11 year layoff,and playing for less than a year again, I hope I can still cut it when we're finally allowed to play.
Bumping this up; I answered a CL ad for a drummer last week. Will be going to an audition on Sunday, September 6. If I get the gig, weekly practices start again every Sunday.
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Jammed with neighbor and a bass keyboard player I used to be in a band with 2 weeks ago. Was great, I have zero concerns about covid but the desire to play has not been strong so it has been working out for me. but if I got offered a decent gig I would have no reservations at all. I am fairly healthy.
Ludwig Classic Maple 22x16,10x8,12x9,16x16
7" Moon Gel Practice Pad
Sabian HHX Legacy
Decide whether this is love for the craft or simply an ego thing
http://www.redskymary.com/ NOT MY BAND, JUST A GREAT LOCAL BAND WHO SHOULD BE SOOO MUCH BIGGER IMO
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