Anybody in the NYC area wanna jam?

Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 1242 Location: New York, NY

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right section. Mod Squad, feel free to move if necessary.

Not looking to make a million bucks, but I would like to have some fun with all these guitars I have. Here's a cut and paste from my bandmix profile, to give you an idea of what I'm looking for.

I've been playing in different bands off and on since I was 14 or 15. I've got stage, studio, and road experience. I haven't been on a stage in a few years, but over the last few years I've jammed with a couple of different bands. Just never found the right chemistry.

I've played guitar and bass in many different venues, including CBGB, Arlene Grocery, Finally Fred's NYC, Stone Pony, Birch Hill, The Saint, and many others.I've opened for GWAR, Type O Negative, Drowning Pool, Daisy Berkowitz (ex- Marilyn Manson), OHGR, Stereomud, LOA, Sevendust, Powerman 5000, BILE, SR-71, Fuel, and many, many others. As times changed, and life started happening more and more, I started playing less and less-- but now it's time to change that.

I work crazy hours- 12 hour shifts. Days. Nights. Weekends. Holidays. The only plus to that is that while my schedule varies, I usually know what it's going to be at least a month in advance, unless something happens. I've got kids at home. Needless to say, they take up a good amount of my time (as does my wife).

I'm a team player, and looking to find something where everyone wants to work together towards a common goal: making music and having fun. Anything on top of that is a bonus.

All that being said, I'm looking for something that has a flexible rehearsal schedule, gets together at least once a week, and isn't too far from home. I live in southeast Queens, on the Long Island border. I'm open to pretty much any type of situation: cover, original, or even just getting together and jamming for fun while we drink a few beers. I have reliable transportation and decent equipment. What I don't have are drug or alcohol problems, ego problems, or willingness to deal with any kind of drama. I consider myself easy to get along with, and expect the same in any situation I become involved in.

I'd love to gig once or twice a month, once things get rolling, and I'm not opposed to some light travelling for a gig, either (read: weekend warrior type stuff. The days of waking up in an old ass van with my drummers dirty feet in my face are long behind
me.

I've got a lot of influences, from guys like SRV and Dimebag to local people no one's ever heard of. I love to listen to all types of players, in all types of genres.

Some of the bands I grew up listening to (and still listen to today):
Pantera
Ozzy (Randy Rhoads era stuff is my favorite)
Motley Crue
Black Label Society
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Alice in Chains
Charlie Daniels Band
Hank Williams III
Megadeth
Metallica
Skynyrd
Led Zep
Robert Cray

Inbox me here if youre interested.

Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 4912 Location: Brooklyn, NY

I would if I didn't suck!

Joined: 27 Sep 2010 Posts: 1268 Location: Easton Ma

Man, I'd love to jam. Wish you were a little closer.

Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:31 am

Ya both can meet in the middle here in fine ole Rhode Island for a monthly throw down. I live in the boonies and volume is not an issue.

Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 1242 Location: New York, NY

Exit13 wrote:

Ya both can meet in the middle here in fine ole Rhode Island for a monthly throw down. I live in the boonies and volume is not an issue.

well, hell..... that might work for me! I know another guy whos a pretty good player that lives up in Boston. Let's make it a party!!

Berserker, It's not about talent or "not sucking". It's about having fun, cracking some jokes, and making some music. I'm sure you can teach me something, and I'm sure you'd pick up a couple of things from me, too.

Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 4912 Location: Brooklyn, NY

tommytoolz wrote:

Exit13 wrote:

Ya both can meet in the middle here in fine ole Rhode Island for a monthly throw down. I live in the boonies and volume is not an issue.

well, hell..... that might work for me! I know another guy whos a pretty good player that lives up in Boston. Let's make it a party!!

Berserker, It's not about talent or "not sucking". It's about having fun, cracking some jokes, and making some music. I'm sure you can teach me something, and I'm sure you'd pick up a couple of things from me, too.

What train are you by?

Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 1242 Location: New York, NY

I live in queens, near the E and J, but closer to the LIRR.

Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 2182 Location: New York City

Damn Tommy, I know we've spoken about jamming together! My bad for never really following through.

I've sort of lost the will to play guitar (mostly into learning piano now) but I do occasionally pick up my stuff and jam out. If you guys coordinate anything within the tri-state area, just shoot me a PM with the time and place! I'll be sure to join and jam out if I can.

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:10 am

I could be the gnarly yet cool road manager with a hooker on each arm Very Happy

Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 1242 Location: New York, NY

Northwinds wrote:

I could be the gnarly yet cool road manager with a hooker on each arm Very Happy

only one? I'm gonna need at least 2. maybe more.

Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 1242 Location: New York, NY

AhsanU wrote:

Damn Tommy, I know we've spoken about jamming together! My bad for never really following through.

I've sort of lost the will to play guitar (mostly into learning piano now) but I do occasionally pick up my stuff and jam out. If you guys coordinate anything within the tri-state area, just shoot me a PM with the time and place! I'll be sure to join and jam out if I can.

not a biggie. inbox me and we'll swap info.