Bluewine

I get where your coming from. I'm " old school'" and remember the days when if you were really good and would take risks anything could happen. I believe those days have been gone for decades. We now live in the time of the bedroom virtuosos. Many talented brilliant musicians don't want to gig or couldn't even be bothered with the dated concept of being in a band. Blue

That might be true, but not as big as the houses of those that are the sole owners of a body of million seller work. Blue

At 64, I can still handle 4 hour bar gigs including set up and tear down with no problem My problem is remembering the gig dates and my driving skills have gone downhill. I've gotten lost on the way home from gigs that were 5 minutes away from my condo Blue

I would say our base of fans are all over 50 most over 60. Our BL and front person is 32. The rest of us are 64. Blue

It's the ULine Rock Stage on the SummerFest ( largest music festival in the world) grounds in Millwaukee WI. Blue

Love these stories about us seniors hanging in there continuing to do what we love. We have a bit of an advantage. We know how to filter out all BS and just have fun. Blue

I wish I had that much hair to grow again. Lol Blue

The women. I gave up on that. At 64 they're not interested vin me and I'm not interested in them. Blue

Two pics One is 1969 the other is 2017. Why stop Blue

Still playing and doing some gigs at 72, that is really cool. I'm hoping vto follow in your footsteps. Blue

I'm willing to bet if McCartney's health is in check he'll still be playing at 80. Blue

Yeah, educating guitarists on the value of low stage volume should be real easy. Blue

I'm 64 and been playing and gigging since I was 12 years old. The whole experience is still a blast for me, 4 hour bar gigs, festivals, fairs, practicing and rehearsals. I don't think age matters unless your goal is to be a pop star. What matters is, Is it realistic for you Do you have the time Are you passionate about it. You get out of it what your willing to put into it. Blue

I think the whole concept of "locking in" is more widley understood and appreciated more by bass players than drummers. I can become very aggravated and sarcastic " I'm curious, have you ever even heard the term locking in?" My feeling is; "You better look at me and pay attention when I'm trying to lock in" Blue

I love my slab P. It's been dropped a dozen times. It's indestructible Blue

I get where your coming from. I'm " old school'" and remember the days when if you were really good and would take risks anything could happen. I believe those days have been gone for decades. We now live in the time of the bedroom virtuosos. Many talented brilliant musicians don't want to gig or couldn't even be bothered with the dated concept of being in a band. Blue

You might want to watch " Hired Gun " on Netflix. Blue

Yup, that's a story I can believe. Both are jazz guys at heart. Blue

Just so you know I'm not sour on Doug, I always thought he was a better match for the Stones than Daryl. But I bet there was something about Doug or his reputation that The Stones people weren't comfortable with. I think if you say or do the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong person and the big opportunity doors close on you. Am I right? Blue

No hit song writing credits means you never get a taste of the big money. Blue

Yeah, I've heard different versions of the Stones gig. My thoughts, he never really got the offer. Who turns down a gig with the biggest money making machine in rock & roll ? Blue

I've seen Doug in really small clubs with Vernon. And I really like the guy. I think he's really cool. However, I don't think he's had an easy career. A few good breaks here and there but not much more. Educate me if I'm wrong. Has he written any hit songs? Blue

Monitoring would be key. For me I can hear my bass through the monitors during sound check. But after the first set when the guitarists have turned up to 11, forget it. Blue

Does it depend on the type and level of gigs a guy is playing? Does it make sense to go smpless for small Pub gigs? Does it depend on the level of the technology, meaning for going ampless means it has to be expensive and high end. Blue

Even at the local level it's important. Ever bring a guy into a band and you notice after the 1st couple of gigs he only packs up his own gear and leaves. Not cool. Off topic: Pick of me in 1969 playing my Gibson EB-3. Nobody can tell me I'm not "hood" 😂 Blue