Back in the Saddle

So it's been about 6 months since I last "ROCKED" as the drummer of Retreads.  For various reasons, including tendinitis, that journey came to an end.  I started playing at my church about a month ago, and the hands feel good, so I decided to check out Craig's List again to see what was out there.  

After a few e-mails back and forth, an audition was arranged.  The following songs were requested to be played

• Hard to Handle - Black Crowes
• Born to be Wild - Steppen Wolf
• All Right Now - Free
• Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down
• Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
• Sunshine of your Love - Cream
• Are you Gonna go my Way - Lenny Kravitz

So I wasn't familiar with all these songs, but thanks to YouTube, I became familiar enough to duplicate the songs.  A few things to note at this point, I haven't done "serious" practicing in a while so I was a bit nervous going in, but I convinced myself to just do the best I could and be myself.  Long story short, I'm in the band!

I believe the group will be called "Jack's Roommate", however I'm not %100 sure about that.  It is currently a 3 piece cover band, with guitar, bass, drums, and possibly adding keyboards in the future.  Our front-man is actually a woman who has played with various bands over the last 25+ years, plays multiple instruments...toured Europe, etc, etc.  The kicker is that they (she) have their own studio.  Since she is a "professional" musician, meaning she makes her living from playing music, she has her own place.  All the gear is setup and ready to go...I won't have to lug my drums around

Since they have only been together about 2 months, I'm getting in close to the ground floor.  I'm excited and looking forward to what the future holds.  When I know more, you'll now more.

-Brian


(btw, only 10 months, 7 days till "The HOBBIT".  (one has to keep track of these things))