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Title: finding other musicians
Post by: Dmoney on November 05, 2009, 02:23:08 PM: im thinking of trying to join or start something new.

does everyone here doing bands just get their mates, or do you trawl adds and such? if so where do you look?

i kind of want to do something in addition to my current band.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: Twinfan on November 05, 2009, 03:31:38 PM: #1 choice - start something else with current band lineup, or a subset thereof. I'm currently doing this with my 'DC band as we're doing a couple of hard rock cover gigs next year.

#2 choice - find something that appeals here: http://www.partysounds.co.uk/
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: nfe on November 05, 2009, 03:35:26 PM: Surely you know loads of other local bands? That's your first stop to find other players in my book.

I have loads of projects, most of which you could link to each other through various members playing with each other in a myriad of other bands. Most music scenes are quite insestuous, I guess cause most musicians usually have a desire to play more than one style of music.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: psy on November 05, 2009, 03:36:48 PM: I second partysounds. I've quickly found drummers via that site before.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: gingataff on November 05, 2009, 03:40:50 PM: The best way to find drummers is next to the cider in ASDA.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: Twinfan on November 05, 2009, 03:42:02 PM: Quote from: gingataff on November 05, 2009, 03:40:50 PM
The best way to find drummers is next to the cider in ASDA.

:lol: So, so true!!!!!
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: horsehead on November 05, 2009, 03:51:10 PM: if anyone finds anything that doesn't involve narcissistic idiots please let me know

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Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: Dmoney on November 05, 2009, 03:52:30 PM: i do know a lot of bands, im just thinking about doing something totally different.

there is always a shortage of drummers, and i don't really hang out with too many people that id like to be in bands with.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: dave_mc on November 05, 2009, 04:12:50 PM: Quote from: gingataff on November 05, 2009, 03:40:50 PM
The best way to find drummers is next to the cider in ASDA.

i thought it was in the practice room teaching the guitarists to stay in time?

I used to play the drums. I know it's only a joke, but you guys wouldn't presumably have much time for guitarist jokes either.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: James C on November 05, 2009, 04:29:42 PM: I used to play drums as well, certainly helps rhythm playing and the way i think about rhythms.

also - Jim Marshall is a drummer
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: badgermark on November 05, 2009, 04:59:16 PM: www.joinmyband.co.uk (http://www.joinmyband.co.uk)

www.gumtree.com (http://www.gumtree.com)

Used both recently after moving to Ipswich and I now have four bands on the go.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: 38thBeatle on November 05, 2009, 07:06:38 PM: I'd echo some of the suggestions - my band is currently recruiting a replacement for a departing member and we have placed ads on those sites and Friday Ad -we have two auditions this weekend. Similarly those sites are good to look for new situations plus NFE's suggestion is a great one in my experience too. Get out and about seeing local bands and see what occurs.
Title: Re: finding other musicians
Post by: mikeluke on November 06, 2009, 11:47:55 AM: another suggestion would be

musofinder

We are looking for a new drummer too... Seems to be a theme here