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I'll go with that. I should have made it clear that my premise evolves around being able to realistically make a living from performing music. That can be challenging to those who's passion way exceeds their ability. Or can't distinguish between the two. IMO Blue

That would be an entirely different discussion. IMO Blue

Agreed, It's exactly what I'm getting at. Understanding the difference between passion and ability. It took me a long time to realize what it really takes to be in a pro touring situation where 100% of your income comes from playing music. It takes more than being a competent musician. Blue

Is your enthusiasm big enough to allow you to make a full time living from performing music. That's what I'm really getting at. Blue

Passion is to inportant to be without and way too fickle to follow around, especially if the direction makes no sense and not realistic. IMO Blue

I use to go out with a lady that looked a lot like Gail Hale Fun while it lasted. Blue

Don't get me wrong. Understandthe difference between passion and ability, but always bring your passion with you. BIue

I realized a long time ago I'd be better off chasing opportunity would pay off better than chasing my passion ( pro headliner, touring internatioally). My passion would have probably lead me to a land of depression and frustration. It was tough to take, but I learned years ago with all the practicing I do , I didn't possess the skills I thought I did. My passion and ability had nothing to do with each other. Just because your passionate about something doesn't mean you won't suck at it. So when I realized I'd never be a pro level touring Musician, I also realized I could hang with the best of them at the bar band level and became passionate about it. It's probably why I'm out gigging every weekend and some are sitting at home in their bedroom waiting for that passion dream to come true. Thoughts & comments Blue

This past Saturday night. " I know that bear is in here somewhere and I'm feeling frisky" Blue

Hi Pete, I didn't know you did biker bar gigs. Always nice to hear about those of us down in the trenches. Daryl

Another outstanding clip. Full sound nice vocals Blue

Now this looks like a hot gig. The clip captures excitement and fun for all. Your band sounds fantastic great musicianship and chemistry.And I don't throw words around like fantastic very often. Most of the time I'd say; " Ok, another marginal. rendition of " Sweet Home Alabama" But you guys were fully committed to the song and rocked the hell out of it. Andfor the cover haters there is nothing easy about what Mudpups band did with the song. No matter what you say it's not a paint by numbers proposition when you do a top notch job with any cover. Blue

Great gig last night, actually the last 2 have been super hot bar gigs. Last night, well we must be doing something right. I stopped in and played a set at an open mic with Johnny T Bird at 2:00pm and I mentioned to another bass player I was playing the Filmore that night. He said his band played there last weekend and there were only 6 people there. I arrived at load in at 7:00 and I couldn't even find a parking spot. We packed the place. Again it's all about marketing and having a known and we'll liked front person.

I'm going to come up with a plan to franchise the invisible bear. Blue

Me too. Blue

I can't remember how many times this MIJ Fender P has been dropped. Last time it was face down onto concrete. A few dings, still plays like a champ.

Well, we know what our punters want to hear. I can't speak for every band. Blue

Who's Nigel Farrage? Blue

I read some stuff about Eric Clapton I didn't like. But I eventually gave him a pass. Met Sly Stone in a small club in the 80s. I introduced myself as a long time fan. His response; "Where's the coke?" I was pretty disappointed. Blue

Word to the wise if you have shoulder issues stay away from the Gibson zLes Paul bass unless you're a boat owner and use it as an anchor. Blue

Yeah, I had some password issues. Blue I find my Gibson 1991 Thunderbird relatively thin and light. Blue

My German crafted Hofner Club Bass can't weigh more than 1 pound. Blue

Ok, but most bands never get 1 song in the top ten. 3 seems like a sh#te ton to me.? Blue

We have a great fun mix. Everything from Peter Greene, Robin Trower to Nancy Sinatra. And you really have to have a stellar front person that the crowd believes in. For us it's s young female lead guitarist that plays blistering 70s style blues rock solos that had a fantastic voice and a captivating believable personality. I'm spoiled, I would never play in a band with a dud up front. Blue

Over here in the States we get paid from the income stream of the punters. It's about what they want to hear not what the band wants to play. Blue