just like old times….
Sometimes I’m apprehensive about walking into band practice, especially in the last few months when the stress of recording and releasing the CD has taken it’s toll on band relationships. We’ve had to grow up a lot in the last year, actually having to make tough decisions like….. adults. (imagine that)
As in real life, in the band, we all have our roles to play. Peacekeeper. Silent & watchful. Passion flower. Voice of reason. Sensitive soul. We argue, yell, cry, and make up, though sometimes the making up phase takes a while. Some practice nights, our egos enter the studio, grab the instruments and take over. Nothing much comes out of nights like that.
There have even been times when I’ve left practice in tears, or gotten so angry, that I’ve just up and left. Gone, baby, gone.
Tonight was NOT one of those nights. Tonight felt like…old times. Relaxed. Happy. Hopeful. CD sales have been great, they’re playing us on the radio, a music video is in the works. We’re riding the wave…
Tonight, once we got band business out of the way, Donn started playing a riff, I threw out a lyric, Jack grabbed his harmonica, Gerry & Paul joined in and we…played. Jammed. Started creating again. Two new songs tonight. Just like that.
Just like old times.
Tags: Blues Train Band, jamming, music, songs
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February 23, 2008 at 1:12 pm
See, history does repeat itself…just like old times…the good and the bad, but that’s what makes us who we are. If it wasn’t for all that we do and say everyday nothing would be as it is..too deep? But it gets you thinking, right? Every moment influences our lives, helps us make decisions, steers us down the right path..or helps us clear that path for others to follow. Some days we might be leaders and on other days we might be faithful followers. It’s OK to be both as long as you know that it’s only temporary.
February 24, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Beautifully said, my friend. Thank you for sharing….