So, I?m pretty happy about this. Some of you may remember (there?s actually no reason you should really, [img]smile.gif[/img] . . .) that I came on this board last year after laying out of drumming for years. I didn?t have a kit, kids, job, etc., etc. I always had sticks and played on my leg and pillow and such, and I always thought of myself as a drummer, although a drummer without drums.
Anyway, I started drumming again in earnest last year. My goals were (and are) modest. I have no goal to become the world?s greatest drummer or to win competitions (good thing, hey? [img]eek.gif[/img] ). I simply wanted to play for myself, and to perhaps play around locally. Have fun.
Well, I felt I was getting better, and getting back my drumming instincts. I started doing some recordings with friends and sounding not too bad.
Anyway, I have teamed up with some musicians and we have a low key gig in a week or so (private club). I have had a few rehearsals with them (they have been together for awhile, so I'm the new guy) and it seemed to go well.
I can?t tell you how good it felt playing with other people and getting ready for a date. I haven?t felt like that in years. Even when the rehearsals were through (after many hours), I didn?t want to stop.
For many of you who gig all the time, you might not realize what this feels like to me, but . . .
As I say, I am a bit psyched. I also want to say I appreciate the direct and indirect help I have received on this board over the last year.
thats great mrhet! i have been playing (clubs, festivals, weddings, etc.. etc) non stop for over 20 yrs now. but there was a time that i broke my wrist in a car accident. it was a bad break, kept me out the 'game' for 6/7 months. but, damn was it great to get back. i actually found that my hands came back pretty quickly, but my feet however, was a different story. they felt a little 'retarded'. but practice, practice, practice. and whaaala! have a blast man!
good luck
MRhet,
Man I'm so happy for you. It's the most wonderful thing in the world right?! That's great that you have your chops back together, I wish you the best for everything...
Make sure you let us know how it all goes!!!
MP
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ain't it the truth! I forgot how great it is. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]It's the most wonderful thing in the world right?!
im very happy for you........
Just have fun!!!!
and smile tons when you play!!!
Cheers
im very happy for you........
Just have fun!!!!
and smile tons when you play!!!
Cheers
Good for you, MRhet! You're an inspiration to me. Good luck on your gig and keep on drumming!
good thing this ripped up.....
Collins rocks, that's my line... especially with BRAND X
regards
Prissel
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