[Walt.]

Like many (most?) Villagers I’m working on getting someone to move here; after 40 years in bands he’s not ready to give it up. So...

If a person is forming a rock ‘n roll band (usual 2-3 guitars, drums, keyboard) where would they rehearse? There seems to be a bit of a shortage of soundproof basements.

Also, in case anyone knows offhand, how do you get selected to perform at the Town Squares?

Thanks.

[bandsdavis]

Hi Walt. It's amazing to me that no one has an answer to your question! I didn't think there was a single question that the TOTV regulars couldn't answer or offer a suggestion as to where to get an answer! And I mean that sincerely, not a wise guy comment. Of course, I don't have an answer either, but I'm still a Wannabe. We will be moving to TV sometime early next year (assuming we sell the house in VA!) and I'll be looking for people to hook up and play with. I play guitar and sing, and have been in bands since 1965. So I'll be looking for bandmates and trying to find out where to rehearse when I get there. Maybe by then your friend will have moved down also and we can get something started!

Bill Davis

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by bandsdavis

It's amazing to me that no one has an answer to your question! ... I play guitar and sing, and have been in bands since 1965. So I'll be looking for bandmates and trying to find out where to rehearse when I get there. Maybe by then your friend will have moved down also and we can get something started!

Bill Davis

I was also surprised. 1965 is about when he (brother) started also. If he makes it down here it wouldn't be for a while yet... lots of things still "up in the air." Hmmm... I wonder what the "groupie" situation is like in TV? Yikes!!

[mokey]

I have played with a couple of groups here. Sometimes at someone's house. If you start a club and open it to all players, you can generally get a room at one of the rec centers. Don't worry, you will come up with something. I am from Va. also, Mechanicsville to be exact, how about you? To play at Town Square it takes a good band but also a few connections. That becomes a job though and most people I play with here are not looking for a job.

[Pturner]

Hi Walt,
I don't know if there is a common practice area, or how one gets a TV gig. I would suggest calling TV Recreation Dept., Phone: 352-753-1716.

I think TV is a great place for retiring artists of all stripes. It must be, as we have so many talented peeps here. I'm glad to hear of more who are interested.

[bandsdavis]

Mokey, I lived in Mechanicsville for 2 years (still work there) and now live at Brickshire in Providence Forge. I still go to a Mechanicsville church and have a band that does a concert there a couple times a year (mostly popular music with the occassional spiritual song thrown in). I'm also not really looking for a paying gig. I find it a lot of fun to get a bunch of people together, rehearse for a while, then put on a free concert maybe a couple times a year. Many of the people I have worked with are good musicians and singers who have never performed rock and popular music for an audience. It's a thrill to get them up to performance level and let them get the thrill of a live audience reaction to their music. When we get closer to moving, I'll get in touch.

Pturner, thanks for your usual helpful advice. I very much enjoy reading your posts.

Walt, get that drummer down to TV! A really good drummer is a godsend!

B.

[njpugjr]

I know its a ways off but time flies. We bought a house in TV last year and have been there 5 times since. Next year I retire and will be looking to play with other muscians for the 6 months I will be there. I have played bass and sung lead for years in working bands around western NY. I also play and write on acoustic guitar. Wont want to give that up once I retire. If anyone wants to contact me and exchange song lists I will learn them all and be ready when I get there. Looking forward to many more years of fun making great music with great people. Call Nick at 716-754-2150

[Geewiz]

Originally Posted by njpugjr

I know its a ways off but time flies. We bought a house in TV last year and have been there 5 times since. Next year I retire and will be looking to play with other musicians for the 6 months I will be there. I have played bass and sung lead for years in working bands around western NY. I also play and write on acoustic guitar. Wont want to give that up once I retire. If anyone wants to contact me and exchange song lists I will learn them all and be ready when I get there. Looking forward to many more years of fun making great music with great people. Call Nick at 716-754-2150

I will be visiting all of October with checkbook in hand. Hopefully, I'll find an acceptable property and buy this winter or early spring. I am up for playing with anyone. When I come down, it will be with a pro-tools 10 project studio. I play mainly guitar...but, using odd tunings and lots of effects - from Eventide delays, boss and line 6 pedals, TC Electronics, plus Roland guitar synths and a VG-99. I can also embarrass myself on a Yamaha Motif synth.

I'd love to work up stuff with other folks for fun. I'm a fairly decent writer.

To hear old demos go to: Light Hauling Music and Images | Chicago, IL | Alternative | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos | ReverbNation

Gary