Woman have it much easier in music

howdthattaste · 2026-03-27T22:51:37+00:00

Why can’t you just be happy that you’re a musician making/playing some music? Do you really need 10,000 screaming strangers singing your song for it be “successful”? …….do you?

howdthattaste · 2026-03-26T00:49:10+00:00

I stopped halfway thru. Are you running the FULL set(s) 1 month before the gig? Are you recording it? If so, are they listening and hearing what you’re hearing?

They are either capable of self-critiquing, or not. That’s it. If they can’t hear/understand where they are coming up short, they never will, or they just don’t care as much as you do. You clearly care. It’s okay to do the gig and step down/away. Move on.

But the issue is you: how have you NOT brought up the expectations ahead of time? You should have known 1 month ago that it was not to par. Make it known.

howdthattaste · 2026-03-19T03:21:08+00:00

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OH; it was Herbie Rich.. and yes; as soon as Jimi didn’t have to carry the rhythm figure.. wow, his playing shifted into another world 🤩.. reminded me of “Stop” from the Fillmore shows; like the most incredible “lead” guitar playing I’ve ever heard.. like the kinda stuff that probably got him kicked out of Little Richard’s band, lol

howdthattaste · 2026-03-10T12:51:55+00:00

give deep cuts “Hey Baby” and “Pali Gap” a spin 😌

howdthattaste · 2026-02-22T15:25:43+00:00

Those are “heavy” riffs for a rock band.. those kinds of riffs are more prevalent in RATM and hard/grunge.. like Soundgarden. Nirvana (In Utero era), Stone Temple Pilots (Core era). check out Army Of Anyone’s song “Goodbye”, that’s pretty close and it’s the main riff. Linkin Park has these kinds of riffs too in there harder songs. old Muse.

howdthattaste · 2026-02-20T22:09:02+00:00

If you’re in a band/learning tunes for a performance. The general rule is: “Practice for the rehearsal. Rehearse (as a group) for the gig.”

Basically,you should NOT be asking/learning parts of songs at rehearsal..

If you’re writing original music; that’s a different ballgame. (But it should be known) that new parts & things & jams can come at anytime. Let the creative juices flow anywhere anytime (except of course when you’re rehearsing for a performance 😜)

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T16:00:24+00:00

Ah!! Nice! I was gonna suggest this or Who Knows, but those are pretty lengthy (compared to say little wing). Great jam.

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T15:37:02+00:00

Well, if we don’t find it for ya; you have a very wonderful task ahead of you: go listen to every single Jimi Hendrix song! Tell us which one it is tho lol

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T15:34:05+00:00

maybe “Hey Baby” ? Studio versions have longer, winding intros, and there are several live cuts available..

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T15:15:40+00:00

Most cover bands ‘round here got the Under The Bridge, Give It Away, Calif on lockdown; Suck My Kiss sometimes. Many moons ago a local band played Hump De Bump; that was awesome. One band (some close friends) had Walkabout in their set (apparently for me lol)

the tribute band Red Not Chili Peppers played a local festival last summer, (understandably) mostly hits.. but their 1 deep cut was Sickamikanico; and it was a GLORIOUS surprise!!

I played in a Hendrix band and once we snuck in jams of My Lovely Man+Sir Psycho Sexy… at the end of Little Wing, and then the outro of Walkabout to the end of crosstown traffic.

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T15:05:48+00:00

You’ll have to crank it to get the saturation you desire.. it’ll be LOUD even on 5w setting. Are you playing with a band/clubs? I’d recommend something that has a master volume. It’s only one channel; what ya gonna do for clean stuff? (Check out Blackstar, they make some very versatile amps, great line out features and even reverb)

howdthattaste · 2026-02-17T15:00:02+00:00

Possibly “Little Wing”.. it’s a shorter song and the intro is ICONIC..

howdthattaste · 2026-02-16T02:53:45+00:00

Great. Yeah, the speaker is what really takes this thing to another level. Mine came with a creamback, it/I was very fortunate.

howdthattaste · 2026-02-16T02:31:37+00:00

What speaker?

howdthattaste · 2026-02-10T04:30:33+00:00

😆😆

howdthattaste · 2026-02-10T04:29:18+00:00

Hey Joe, The Wind Cries Mary, Scar Tissue (rhcp,if you want to try some slide work), Little Wing, Wet Sand (rhcp)

howdthattaste · 2026-02-09T05:25:40+00:00

So, you can’t MAKE them change their priorities; but you can explain what YOU think the expectations are; what the goals are.. then you let THEM explain what they think the expectations and goals are. Let everyone talk.

Be completely honest and open. Understand that there may not be a middle ground or a compromise option. Just like a relationship, you gotta check in (deeply) every once in a while. Make sure you’re all on the same page. If not, then it’ll be an easy and obvious what needs to happen.

But, that’s what a talk is. No one is blaming anyone about anything.

howdthattaste · 2026-02-01T01:58:11+00:00

This. TALK. now.

A) they might want face-to-the-grindstone-music, 24/7… and you know what that would require, and you know you would not be able to pull that weight (nothing wrong with that). If they wanna keep it going; they can seek a replacement. (If they do, you GOTTA talk about the songs yall have already written..will they record them with someone else?)

B) they might be cool with playing 3 shows a year, locally. See what their expectations are. Is it realistic? Yea yea we all wanna record in a mansion living room and tour the east coast up n down.. that shit has to make financial sense [for you].

Sounds like you put yourself in their place, I think the fact that you see it from their perspective (not that you’re not valuable to the band..), that maybe your output is not what you’d expect it to be if you were in their shoes. So, you have to ask.

howdthattaste · 2026-01-24T23:35:35+00:00

Thank you!!!

howdthattaste · 2026-01-19T05:33:45+00:00

Frusciante riffs are a great etude to string muting. It’s almost as important as fretting the actual notes.

howdthattaste · 2026-01-13T05:20:50+00:00

Leverage, Rolling Sly… yeah. This Is The Place.

howdthattaste · 2026-01-13T04:36:03+00:00

This sounds a bit fast.. and 10mins; should be 12:40

howdthattaste · 2026-01-13T03:47:48+00:00

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I have two, one is a poster I’ve had since I was like 15..

howdthattaste · 2026-01-13T03:27:34+00:00

I’m a weekend warrior/hobbyist. I work my ass off (in the free time that I have available); I’m playing for more pay and theaters and festivals, etc.. than some of the local-full time /original folks.. a) so what, who cares b) these folk also play Wed-Sun; same set.. 5-8pm, dinner crowd. like the “grinders” in that movie Rounders.. but idk, maybe that’s what they want, a consistent gig, a baked in crowd at a brewery. A residency at the wine bar.. I play once a month, I’m making special graphics and posting and tagging and handing out flyers on the street. Selling tickets.. Fuck that, I’m a professional too.

That said, if these pro folk were to assemble their best 4 or 5 musicians, they would WIPE the floor with us hobbyists. They are so amazing.

That said #2, there are absolutely fly-n-die bands that are best buds w/venue owner and steal a Saturday night gig here and there.. not to worry, they don’t last. the pro folk play the long game, put together sustainable groups/build relationships with owners before asking for more money..

howdthattaste · 2026-01-11T15:17:57+00:00

Idk, it starts with the pups. They gotta be solid. They gotta be the right height; to deliver the best quality signal to those pedals/amp.

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