Drums

Today I become a drummer.  Yep, you read that correctly.  Me.  Alex.  Is going to sit behind a drumkit and be responsible for the beat.  The last time I did this was a few years ago when we kicked the drummer out of 9 O'Clock Gun.  I managed to hold a beat alright, and I have kept up with the ability to do basic stuff, in fact, my timing has only improved since then (not least because of my time with Roland demonstrating drum kits all day).  So we will see how it goes. 

The reason for this change is that as we have been unable to find a drummer, we needed someone behind the skins in order to provide the necessary foundation to keep moving forward with the songwriting/tightening of the band.  Me, being the jack of all trade and master of none, stepped up to do the job.  Should we find a proper drummer at some point in the near future, I will gladly give up the sticks and it shouldn't be too hard to figure out some guitar/keys parts that will fit in with the music we've created, but until then, at least in the band context, I will be the rhythm guy. 

It should be interesting at least. 

I also need to make up some new business cards, ones that use my real name along with the Beware! the Leopard moniker, because yesterday I had to write my name on a piece of paper for a potential dep gig as a cabaret pianist.  It would be nice to be a bit more professional about the whole thing.  The one thing the request for my details made me realize (besides the need for better cards), is that I need to practice my sight reading.  It's been a while since I sight read on the piano, and if I am going to attempt to get into the world of session musician (which I'm not sure about yet), then some sight reading skills are definitely a must. 

So that's what's up with me.  Sorry for the late update, but when you're working odd days your whole timetable gets messed right up.

Comments

[Bitch]

I like you on the drums...there's something sexy about it...kisses...

ur baby

[The Leopard]

A Dep gig is kind of like a session gig. Essentially being paid to come in and play for a night. This couple came in and they do a vocal/accordion cabaret duo thing, but sometimes they would like a pianist, and they asked for my card.

[michelle]

What's a 'dep gig'?