Joining a new band...

[G.I.Jim]

Wow!!! Had my first rehearsal with the band tonight and it was AWESOME!!! These guys are extremely tight and professional. I think this is going to work out awesome, and everyone clicks really well. We blew through the first 30 songs tonight like a breeze and all went well. Thursday night, we're rehearsing one more time to go over the third set and getting ready for the big show this Sunday. It should be an awesome time.

After I left the rehearsal, the drummer called me and asked if I had fun. He said "I hope you make yourself at home, because you aren't going ANYWHERE!!!". Lol!!! Best time I've had in a long time and I'm glad I'm getting back into music again. I've been so frustrated with the whole Cold Heart thing over the years, and I've let it turn me against music. I hadn't really played for about 2 years until they asked me a week ago about joining this project. No more! I will have my ass out there doing what I love (and making a little money while I'm at it!).

If any of you ever get a chance to get down here, it'd be cool to see you at a show! I'll probably post a video or two after the show.

Right on, Jim!! I literally had a smile on my face while reading your post 'cause I could feel your excitement and as a fellow (ex)- performing keyboard player, I know the personal satisfaction that exists when playing with a really tight, serious-about-what-they-do band... it's awesome! And, since I don't foresee myself playing in a group at anytime in the future, I'm going to live vicariously through you.

You may have already answered this question and if so, I missed it but, how did these guys hear about you and your abilities?

Can't wait to see some footage of you guys jamming. Do we really have to wait 'till your first gig or are you gonna maybe record some of your next rehearsal? Wink, wink... nudge, nudge...

Thanks Steve. Lol!! I jammed with the drummer many years ago when he auditioned for a project I was helping to put together. It was strictly an 80's rock/pop band. Never went further than a couple of jam sessions, but he still remembered me years later. He found me on Facebook and sent me a message. Pretty cool! I'll see what I can do about a rehearsal video.

[G.I.Jim]

Well, the gig was yesterday and it was AWESOME!! We ended up playing a 45 minute encore and even then could hardly get off stage. Lol!! The crowd was great and everyone had a great time. As soon as we finished, a woman approached me and asked if we could play at her venue on the lake. So who knows, maybe we'll play there too. We're playing a private birthday party on the 27th of this month, and another show on the 11th of August. Looks like I'm going to be busy with them. There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

[Everett]

Well, the gig was yesterday and it was AWESOME!! We ended up playing a 45 minute encore and even then could hardly get off stage. Lol!! The crowd was great and everyone had a great time. As soon as we finished, a woman approached me and asked if we could play at her venue on the lake. So who knows, maybe we'll play there too. We're playing a private birthday party on the 27th of this month, and another show on the 11th of August. Looks like I'm going to be busy with them. There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

That's awesome jim. You play any styx?

[G.I.Jim]

Well, the gig was yesterday and it was AWESOME!! We ended up playing a 45 minute encore and even then could hardly get off stage. Lol!! The crowd was great and everyone had a great time. As soon as we finished, a woman approached me and asked if we could play at her venue on the lake. So who knows, maybe we'll play there too. We're playing a private birthday party on the 27th of this month, and another show on the 11th of August. Looks like I'm going to be busy with them. There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

That's awesome jim. You play any styx?

Nope. We did play "Lights". There's a short clip of that one on Facebook. I think we rocked the HELL out of that song. We got a request to play that one again in our encore. From that style of music, we played Billy Squire, Lita Ford, Aldo Nova, etc... A lot of the songs we do are danceable Like "Super Freak", "Love Rollercoaster",Etc...

[JRNYMAN]

There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

Umm Jim...? About those links.... {{Steve taps foot impatiently while looking at fingernails and rolling his eyes...}}

BTW, what is the name of this ensemble of "never-quite-good-enough-to-play-professionally" rag-tag individuals? OMG...!! Did I say that out loud?!

[G.I.Jim]

There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

Umm Jim...? About those links.... {{Steve taps foot impatiently while looking at fingernails and rolling his eyes...}}

BTW, what is the name of this ensemble of "never-quite-good-enough-to-play-professionally" rag-tag individuals? OMG...!! Did I say that out loud?!

The rag-tags are known as "Six In The City". I've looked on Youtube and can't find any clips of them. They are on FB though. I believe it's sixinthecitysc. Their Facebook page has a lot of older clips, and they sound WAY better now. There are a few clips from the last show on FB, but I don't know how to share them here?? I'll check into it now and let you know!

[tater1977]

There are a couple of videos on Facebook, so I'll try to get the links posted here for you to check out when I have some time tonight.

Umm Jim...? About those links.... {{Steve taps foot impatiently while looking at fingernails and rolling his eyes...}}

BTW, what is the name of this ensemble of "never-quite-good-enough-to-play-professionally" rag-tag individuals? OMG...!! Did I say that out loud?!

The rag-tags are known as "Six In The City". I've looked on Youtube and can't find any clips of them. They are on FB though. I believe it's sixinthecitysc. Their Facebook page has a lot of older clips, and they sound WAY better now. There are a few clips from the last show on FB, but I don't know how to share them here?? I'll check into it now and let you know!

Oct 9, 2012 9:13pm
Some clips from the October Quarterdeck show

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=42 ... =2&theater

[tater1977]

Jul 14, 2013 7:18pm
A little Sixinthecity Ofthe Carolinas tonight.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10 ... =2&theater

[G.I.Jim]

Thanks for posting those! I don't know how you did it, but I added 3 or 4 clips to my FB page tonight from our show. Can you post those too?

[G.I.Jim]

Granted... they're terrible quality, but at least you can hear the band (somewhat).

[Angel]

Congrats, Jimbo!
Do you guys play any Cold Hea.......oh, wait.....never mind.

[G.I.Jim]

Congrats, Jimbo!
Do you guys play any Cold Hea.......oh, wait.....never mind.

Uhm... Lol!! Who knows... The band loves the songs, so you never know.