Telebass Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Do you depend on others to get you to gigs? If so, why? I'm not talking about sharing for economy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 No... a musician without transport is not a lot of use if you are gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You gotta feel sorry for drummers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 [quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1366535361' post='2053533'] You gotta feel sorry for drummers! [/quote] Why? They made their choice. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 A friend of mine could get his drumkit in an old mini.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 That will be me. Although I have a driving licence, if I'm realistic with myself, I am an appalling driver and Britain's roads are a safer place without me behind the wheel. Also I really can't bring myself to throw money away on my own personal motor vehicle, IMO they are all very poor value for money. For out of town gigs (where at least the drums will be provided) the whole band squeezes into one car with our instruments, amps (if required) and drum breakables. For local gigs and rehearsals where I'll be using my full rig, I'll get a taxi. Last year the amount I spent on taxis to do this was still less than the running costs of having my own car (insurance, tax petrol etc.) and that's before I even take the actual cost of buying a car into account. I would consider owning an equal share of a band vehicle that was big enough to seat the whole band plus at least 2 others and fit all the gear, but owning a personal car? Forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I can't drive . Used to be ok when living In central London . Since living in suburbia , Mr.Drums was always the main man in the band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrismanbass Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1366536831' post='2053565'] Last year the amount I spent on taxis to do this was still less than the running costs of having my own car (insurance, tax petrol etc.) and that's before I even take the actual cost of buying a car into account. I would consider owning an equal share of a band vehicle that was big enough to seat the whole band plus at least 2 others and fit all the gear, but owning a personal car? Forget it. [/quote] a very sensible and well considered approach unfortunately for me it's the complete opposite driving my car to gigs is the cheaper/easier option, especially if i give a band member a lift (we usually split the parking ect.) however it depends from gig to gig. If i know the house amp is decent (the underbelly in hoxton has a nice little trace combo) then i'll jump on the tube but generally if i'm taking my rig then i'll take my car means i don't have to deal with the fun of night buses on the way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Own a giant van - I'm band taxi but I get a bigger cut to contribute towards running costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Musicians without transport? Pain in the bloomin ar*e!!! This should be one of the unwritten rules of being in a band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1366534851' post='2053523'] No... a musician without transport is not a lot of use if you are gigging. [/quote] Pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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