Hello!!! Eye-am prom the Peellipins
I haven't been updating bout my gigs or where i'll be playing lately cuz apparently nobody cares. O_o
Well, i can't expect my friends to come watch me play ALL the time. And i don't play for an indie/underground band that revolves around groupies, posers and easily excitable listeners. Yes yes, i'm being a little blunt...(sorry all u underground bands/singer-songwriters, not criticizing u or your music; just talking bout the situation in M'sia)
But recently, i haven't felt the pride or rather the excitement of playing becuz most venues are cutting down on budget. Hence, this usually means a band downsizing. Or, they are too darn stupid to get an entertainment license and thus do not see the need to get proper equipment. In this case, the drums go first and automatically persons who deal the gig would minus a drummer. This will then lead to either a percussionist
( best choice) or a keyboard with programmed drums. O_o
In case u don't quite understand the situation, picture this: Have u ever been to a bistro/cheap motel/club where they have 2 girls usually Filipinos, and a guy playing a keyboard ? SOunds like CRAP!!! Looks like crap also. The singers usually look like some mid-age aunties and the keyboardist looks like an alcoholic...no offense but i don't play music to encourage gigs like that, i play to help the music industry grow bigger and better.
It's not like i haven't played without a drummer, it's just the idea that really turns me off. And guess WHAT??? Tonight i'm doin a gig at La Bodega Pavillion with a keyboardist on programmed drums and 2 singers. BUt we're better cuz we're playing in La Bodega and we're Chinese HAHAHAHA. (Plus, we're not doing stuff from Shakira or Britney Spears. )
(DISCLAIMER) Don't get me wrong, work is work and sometimes musicians get unfavorable jobs as well. And i am grateful to be earning decent legal money. But i really enjoy playing with a drummer and the keyboard drums is no where near a drummer...
So from now onwards, i'll try my best to post bout where i'll be playing and the ratings to my gigs are as following:
MW - Must Watch : Big, big , big shows like jazz fest/ music fest. Great music and large audience.
WW - Worth Watching : New material / rare material. Usually a jazz / R & B gig with known/famous/ heard-off ppl.
WR - Watch for Relaxation : Something medium, probably jazz / pop stuff that's common and enjoyable.
WM - you Won't Miss anything : Normal gig/ or can be abnormal/ excitable like no drummer.
Today : 17th April La Bodega, Pavillion. Pop, a bit of jazz and a drummer hiding in the keyboard. ( rated WM)
8.30pm. NO cover charge. Toilets entrance free. Parking flat rate RM5 ( i think)
Other happenings: Bangkok Jazz jam session 9.30pm onwards. Free of charge. With flat rate coupon parking RM3. ( rated WR )
Well, i can't expect my friends to come watch me play ALL the time. And i don't play for an indie/underground band that revolves around groupies, posers and easily excitable listeners. Yes yes, i'm being a little blunt...(sorry all u underground bands/singer-songwriters, not criticizing u or your music; just talking bout the situation in M'sia)
But recently, i haven't felt the pride or rather the excitement of playing becuz most venues are cutting down on budget. Hence, this usually means a band downsizing. Or, they are too darn stupid to get an entertainment license and thus do not see the need to get proper equipment. In this case, the drums go first and automatically persons who deal the gig would minus a drummer. This will then lead to either a percussionist
( best choice) or a keyboard with programmed drums. O_o
In case u don't quite understand the situation, picture this: Have u ever been to a bistro/cheap motel/club where they have 2 girls usually Filipinos, and a guy playing a keyboard ? SOunds like CRAP!!! Looks like crap also. The singers usually look like some mid-age aunties and the keyboardist looks like an alcoholic...no offense but i don't play music to encourage gigs like that, i play to help the music industry grow bigger and better.
It's not like i haven't played without a drummer, it's just the idea that really turns me off. And guess WHAT??? Tonight i'm doin a gig at La Bodega Pavillion with a keyboardist on programmed drums and 2 singers. BUt we're better cuz we're playing in La Bodega and we're Chinese HAHAHAHA. (Plus, we're not doing stuff from Shakira or Britney Spears. )
(DISCLAIMER) Don't get me wrong, work is work and sometimes musicians get unfavorable jobs as well. And i am grateful to be earning decent legal money. But i really enjoy playing with a drummer and the keyboard drums is no where near a drummer...
So from now onwards, i'll try my best to post bout where i'll be playing and the ratings to my gigs are as following:
MW - Must Watch : Big, big , big shows like jazz fest/ music fest. Great music and large audience.
WW - Worth Watching : New material / rare material. Usually a jazz / R & B gig with known/famous/ heard-off ppl.
WR - Watch for Relaxation : Something medium, probably jazz / pop stuff that's common and enjoyable.
WM - you Won't Miss anything : Normal gig/ or can be abnormal/ excitable like no drummer.
Today : 17th April La Bodega, Pavillion. Pop, a bit of jazz and a drummer hiding in the keyboard. ( rated WM)
8.30pm. NO cover charge. Toilets entrance free. Parking flat rate RM5 ( i think)
Other happenings: Bangkok Jazz jam session 9.30pm onwards. Free of charge. With flat rate coupon parking RM3. ( rated WR )
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