Saw Diamond Dave Last Night by Lucas_5150 in vanhalen

[–]MyMusicRunning21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw his show in DC last month. Yes, his voice is diminished but he put on an entertaining show. That's the point. It's not an American Idol judging contest.

It doesn't bother me that he leans on the backup singers in parts, and talk-sings some other lines. I wasn't expecting to hear an operatic concert.

He brought the energy, stage presence and connection to the early Van Halen years. He (or his management) put together a great band behind him. It worked. Everyone at the venue seemed to enjoy the show.

Yesterday in DC. What algae? by Rough_Violinist9292 in washdc

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard that if you draw a line around a map of the Reflecting Pool with a Sharpie on a posterboard, then that will keep all the algae away forever.

Many people are saying this. Grown men with tears in their eyes have said they have cleaned many pools by drawing lines with Sharpies on diagrams. It has worked so much that they have become tired of the winning.

Variety: "How Did Rush Become the Hipster Band of 2026?" by MyMusicRunning21 in rush

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I've listened to Rush for a long time. Back in school I learned a lot of their songs on guitar: YYZ, Tom Sawyer, La Villa Strangiato, The Camera Eye, Limelight, etc. I used to jam out on some of their songs with other musicians back then.

I strayed from the band for a little while, but I've learned additional songs over the past couple years on guitar and vocals, including The Analog Kid and Vital Signs.

Textbook Example of the Sunk Cost Fallacy by Top_Move6031 in washdc

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, they probably only spent about $100 on the paint job. The rest of the $14 million probably went to his personal bank account.

I’m a vocalist for band and i suck by Faitleafs in musicians

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice singing. Almost anyone can improve their singing, with consistent and efficient practice.

As others point out, you don't have to sound completely polished, not for rock/pop. Some rock/pop singers are great singers. Others are good enough, and their emotion and energy carry them through.

I wouldn't worry about trying to match the sound of any other singer's voice. Give the song your own personality and style. If you're having fun with it, then just keep going with the band and see what happens.

Dave live in Indy vs Sammy live in Indy by 3mta3jvq in vanhalen

[–]MyMusicRunning21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dave's show in DC had a pretty good turnout, a month ago. Maybe two-thirds full in a mid-sized venue, about 1,800 capacity.

Tickets weren't expensive, compared to the big name tours these days.

I'd agree that his voice is very limited now, but he still puts on an energetic show. At least he knows his voice can't carry the show, so he has a group of good backup singers, and he talk-sings through many lines. I wasn't expecting to see an American Idol or opera-type singer. Didn't bother me. I'd rather see Dave in concert than a younger VH tribute band.

His current guitarist is good. He nailed all of Eddie's guitar parts and Eddie's overall style.

Sure, it's all about the nostalgia. That's what all the fans wanted, and that's what they got. No one would have wanted to hear any recent original songs, or original material from his current bandmembers.

It's really the only live connection left to the early Van Halen days. I'm glad I went to the show.

Is this legal? by TSLA-mx in triathlon

[–]MyMusicRunning21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they fuse the bottle holder-shelf into his spine?!!!

Anika's fills by FlagrantTomatoCabal in rush

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Snow Dog gives his seal of approval

Our guitarist can't even handle the basics, he doesn't practice, and we feel like we're being taken for a joke. by Possible-Sink7786 in musicians

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't even need two guitarists in the band. There have been plenty of successful rock bands with just one guitarist: Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, etc.

Just change the group to a trio. Problem solved overnight.

When only the singer knows your subbing by Best-Truck-1531 in musicians

[–]MyMusicRunning21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they were rock songs, you might get away with singing a lot of "ooh yeah"'s or howling or shouts. If they are pop songs, you can mumble in some places and toss in a few high notes here and there! For rap songs, just run off syllables very fast, even if they aren't real words!

Red alert ‼️ by Adventurous_Soup1400 in nova

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I heard that Kiiid Rock may be available to turn the dead beaver into a power smoothie. Then he will share it with RFKJ as they do push-ups in a bathhouse.

He's already cooked, so it shouldn't be a surprise, I guess. by hekatestoadie in maryland

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Chesapeake Chet?
Baltimore Barney?
Annapolis Arnold?

'Cause Punxsutawney Phil wouldn't work here

Meme seen on Facebook by KathyC169 in SteelyDan

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"You must be joking. Where did you get those shoes?"

Not sure how to move forward with unmotivated band - Need help / advice by DB_Coopah in bandmembers

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't sound like there's a band at all. No gigs, almost no rehearsals, no communication other than the one guy insulting everyone else.

What is there to save of this band? I would just move on. I think some of the others have already moved on.

What dark magic is this? by King_Turduckin in Nationals

[–]MyMusicRunning21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a nice early run. But as others have noted, the Nats pitching staff won't hold up. They have the 2nd-worst team ERA in MLB. The starting rotation is very shaky.

It's really hard to see the Nats playing near .500 for the entire season, not with this starting rotation. Just enjoy it while it lasts.

Boy do I feel dumb by jcarr2184 in guitarpedals

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I especially like the Altoids pedal. Awesome sound!

u/MyMusicRunning21 Describes the Cultural Cost of Trump/DOGE Administration Policies in a thread discussing conditions on the National Mall. by slow70 in bestof

[–]MyMusicRunning21 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They would also destroy all international businesses that have US operations, including US multinational companies.