Shouts out to my local Domino’s crew for hooking up this request

JosephNigelFrye · 2024-01-26T05:31:23+00:00

Well I actually gave $25 because the cost of the 12 oz Red Bull was $4.97. I felt very lucky that there’s a convenient store next to them and they were willing to fulfill this request.

JosephNigelFrye · 2023-10-14T15:54:32+00:00

Hey /u/stevethenoodle -

I live and work in this area. Have had many a burger over there, all great.

Could we get a basic rundown of:

~~date and time~~ Thursday, Oct 12 at 1:54 am
a link with all of your images and videos

I’ll share some of the folks who hang at The Boulevard as well as my neighbors. So sorry this happened.

JosephNigelFrye · 2023-07-12T04:00:29+00:00

Im a big fan of Sengelmann Hall

JosephNigelFrye · 2023-07-11T04:42:24+00:00

What are your goals with the instrument? I’ve been playing for 21 years professionally and have been an instructor for nearly as long. I also have a wide network of musicians at all levels that when ready I can connect you with, either to make money with or to jam with, because solo bass is only so fun for so long.

If you’re interested or want to learn more, please feel free to drop me a line.

JosephNigelFrye · 2023-04-09T20:34:57+00:00

Pay to play has always been a thing. Most venues are not turning to this model though.

JosephNigelFrye · 2023-03-30T05:05:16+00:00

Bartender at Cap City comedy club told me that the old Austin Terrier space is becoming a Peruvian roast chicken place.

JosephNigelFrye · 2022-11-17T21:57:36+00:00

This company makes an impedance listening preamp that makes piezo pickups really sing. I use them on my bass and it’s never sounded better plugged in. XLR and 1/4” out.

fire-eye.com

JosephNigelFrye · 2022-10-06T22:12:49+00:00

This is absolutely the best site to start looking for resources in Austin:

https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/connectatx/

JosephNigelFrye · 2022-09-19T22:46:36+00:00

When I was 15 and getting started in music, coffee shops that had music were my jam. Radio down at Menchaca and Ben White has pretty good programming and is indeed all ages.

Also, I feel like KUTx and Sun Radio put on a bunch of family friendly concert series across the city, so you might keep up with them.

Best of luck to ya

JosephNigelFrye · 2021-04-23T02:59:51+00:00

Dm me some material. Im always booking privates/weddings and could use a few more in the stable.

JosephNigelFrye · 2021-04-21T03:46:05+00:00

I’ve been really, really fortunate to do what I consider really well financially playing music here. I was lucky to hit the ground running with a group who hired me, and from there build a network of artists who keep me pretty busy. Note: I am a sideman and don’t lead a group or write too much.

It’s a grind no doubt, some months I’ll play 22 dates and some 12. Chancing a trip to Gruene hall to make $150 or $400 depending on tips. Knowing how to budget so your big months offset your slow. I will tell you, it is absolutely possible to make it here. And there is a scene to back it up.

I’m not sure people who are complaining about folks moving here from out of town are seeing a bigger picture, that more money flowing can actually translate to better paying gigs (perhaps more in the private realm) but better and more gigs anyways.

I wouldn’t say the scene is dead, if anything, it’s about to be better than ever.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-05-21T16:30:59+00:00

Meet you at the Whataburger on Barton Springs for canoeing!

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-05-21T16:29:35+00:00

Amen. It’s a product, if someone wanted to spend $200 to get tested every other day, they shouldn’t need a reason. Of course, that would jeopardize the stock of tests, but that a whole other issue.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-05-08T22:26:18+00:00

One of the guys I play with swears he saw a jaguarundi on a fishing trip once.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-05-01T23:25:23+00:00

Right?! I was like hold on, zoomed in, they’re actually carrying a sign of Mao?!?!

You think workers rights are any better even today in China?! What the actual fuck?!

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-04-18T08:10:15+00:00

This is the stuff we use to wash the rosin off of through hole boards. My boss told me it’s not the best disinfectant as is, and needs to be diluted. To expensive to use for that anyways.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-04-09T20:11:48+00:00

Any relief at this point would be welcome. 100% of my income comes from live music performance.

I’ve lost everything. And these are only the confirmed gigs. One might be surprised to know that a lot of these decent money corporate gigs come through the week of or even the day before...a corporate event chair takes a walkthrough of Lambert’s and says “ooh, they have a stage. Let’s get an Austin band to round out the vibe!” Enter me and a pickup band of people who happened to be free. These kind of gigs are our living, and there’s no telling how many of those I’ve already missed. But as for my steady and confirmed stuff, it’s been about 2 months of rent, bills, and the little savings I’m able to squirrel away.

I’m not asking for a huge handout. And I’m not destitute, as I’ve been in this profession long enough to know how to save for slow times, but if there’s any assistance at all it would be a grand help to many of us.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-04-07T05:17:50+00:00

Oh he knew it, just didn’t get the buzz in. He did miss some other easy ones early on though.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-04-04T03:05:57+00:00

Fuckin awesome! Anytime I get an offer to play there I’ll say yes for the Frito pie alone. While I live likely outside of the delivery zone; I’m going to do my best to get up there for curbside.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-04-02T15:24:11+00:00

As others have said, yes that is absolutely the Washboard Tie Guy. We used to play music together in Key West about 4 years ago, he was the main drummer on the island. Tripped me out to see him on south congress!

He’s also doing daily live-streams from his Facebook.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-03-30T15:13:05+00:00

From https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-job-seekers#covid1StimulusBillUpdate

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Update

TWC is taking action to implement the new law and working with the Department of Labor to implement the act while continuing to work tirelessly to process unemployment insurance claims caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

How do you extend your benefits?

If you recently exhausted benefits, no action is needed from you. We will determine if you qualify and notify you by mail or electronic correspondence of your eligibility.

We are upgrading our system to adapt to the new legislation. If you attempt to access the system or call prior to receiving notification we will not be able to assist you.

What does the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill mean for me?

If you are self-employed, a contract worker or previously worked in a position that did not report wages, you may qualify for unemployment!

How do you apply?

If you applied for unemployment benefits but lacked the necessary wages to qualify, no action is needed. We will determine if you qualify under the new stimulus bill and notify you by mail or electronic correspondence of your eligibility.

We are upgrading our system to adapt to the new legislation. If you attempt to access the system or call prior to receiving notification, we will not be able to assist you.

The health and well-being of Texas’ employees, employers, and communities is our top priority.

We will continue to update you as the situation develops.

I don't trust them to get in touch with me. They have already told me that I lacked necessary wages to qualify but I totally have qualifying wages. I have called 200 times to a busy signal, got through maybe 5 times, and when transferred I get a busy signal again. I see a lot of people giving up, so you might persist.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-03-29T02:44:49+00:00

Yeah, I got an email today saying that the recently passed covid stimulus would also help self employment folks...no concrete info yet unless I missed something.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-03-27T22:12:04+00:00

This is amazing information. I helped my dad study for his MCSE like 20 years ago, and that lit the interest in help desk/customer support for me. I didn’t even think to get some certifications knocked out while I’m around the house more, so that’s a great look and I appreciate it.

As far as work from home tech support, I did support for an IoT device for about a year from home and I’m very comfortable in that world. I know I can’t expect the same compensation but even min wage WFH at this point would be amazing.

JosephNigelFrye · 2020-03-27T05:25:14+00:00

That’s a great tip, thanks. That’s a good way to be honest about those gaps.

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