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#476187 - 09/17/19 08:44 PM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Dnj]
tony mads usa Senior Member Registered: 01/16/02 Posts: 14376 Loc: East Greenwich RI USA	Originally Posted By Dnj Originally Posted By tony mads usa Originally Posted By Dnj How does an arranger keyboard fit into this scenario of longetivity? It doesn't , because these performers either play the instruments themselves, or have back up bands that play them so there is no need for an arranger keyboard ... But as we all know just shut off accomp and you can certainly use it in a band... Just sayin.. Of course, and I have, but they aren't ... _________________________ t.
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#476188 - 09/17/19 08:48 PM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
tony mads usa Senior Member Registered: 01/16/02 Posts: 14376 Loc: East Greenwich RI USA	Originally Posted By Bill Lewis I changed the topic to OT as it really has nothing to do with Arrangers. Sorry about that. After reading the mentioned book I did some thinking and wondering. Just piut it up for discussion. Bill ... Don't know why you felt you needed to apologize and change the title ... Take a look at some of the topics on these pages ... _________________________ t.
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#476192 - 09/18/19 06:31 AM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: tony mads usa]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Possibly and more likely the "Home Organ, Casioish" stigma is still prominent in Pro KB Players eyes in bands for years is still mentally dominant & looked down upon by fellow musos.
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#476193 - 09/18/19 06:37 AM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
124 Senior Member Registered: 01/01/09 Posts: 2195	Anyway, back to "Why do older bands, etc." Ask any of us the same question and the answer will invariably be: "Why not" or "What else would I rather be doing?"
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#476196 - 09/18/19 07:17 AM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Most party like a sailor on leave ......when the loot runs out its time to gig again....simple as that.
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#476202 - 09/18/19 08:58 AM Re: Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Dnj]
tony mads usa Senior Member Registered: 01/16/02 Posts: 14376 Loc: East Greenwich RI USA	Originally Posted By Dnj Most party like a sailor on leave ......when the loot runs out its time to gig again....simple as that. Maybe not that simple ... do you think The Stones or Sir Paul need the money ?!? ... _________________________ t.
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#476209 - 09/18/19 11:07 AM Re: OT Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
Jerryghr Senior Member Registered: 01/14/02 Posts: 1497 Loc: Buffalo, NY	People like Engelbert Humperdinck, Bobby Rydel, BJ Thomas, Oak ridge Boys, Ronny Milsap............ are all performing in a little 1000 seat theater in my home town, for about $40 a seat. They have been all over the world performing, now they are in North Tonawanda, NY performing a place that I used to go to see movies as a kid. Probably the same reason all us old folks on Synthzone are still performing. Because we enjoy it, and we still can make others happy with our music. https://rivieratheatre.org/events/ Regards, Jerryghr
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#476213 - 09/18/19 12:53 PM Re: OT Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
Bill Lewis Senior Member Registered: 11/12/08 Posts: 2447 Loc: Bluffton/Hilton Head SC USA	Maybe they really still enjoy it, maybe its better than sittting home, maybe they just don't know how to say no when the phone rings, maybe the money. Again the book made me really think about this. They ( the Rascals , after Eddie left and blew the whole thing up) seemed to be still constantly starting new bands and scraping along for years for gigs. From some of the descriptions it didn't seem like it was all fun. Then I thought about some othere acts and questioned their motives. For the big guys I think it a lot easier with better mgt. and lawyers but for the lower tiers its still the constant battles of crappy promotors , etc. etc, etc. Maybe too much OT discussion but I just wondered what others thought. OK enough of that How bout that shiny new fangled Yamika music machine ? _________________________ Bill in SC --- Roland BK9 (2) Roland BK7M, Roland PK5 Pedals, Roland FP90, Roland CM30 (2), JBL Eon Ones (2) JBL 610 Monitor, Behringer Sub, EV mics, Apple iPad (2) Behringer DJ mixer
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#476215 - 09/18/19 12:54 PM Re: OT Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
Dnj Senior Member Registered: 09/21/00 Posts: 43703	Originally Posted By Bill Lewis Maybe they really still enjoy it, maybe its better than sittting home, maybe they just don't know how to say no when the phone rings, maybe the money. Again the book made me really think about this. They ( the Rascals , after Eddie left and blew the whole thing up) seemed to be still constantly starting new bands and scraping along for years for gigs. From some of the descriptions it didn't seem like it was all fun. Then I thought about some othere acts and questioned their motives. For the big guys I think it a lot easier with better mgt. and lawyers but for the lower tiers its still the constant battles of crappy promotors , etc. etc, etc. Maybe too much OT discussion but I just wondered what others thought. OK enough of that How bout that shiny new fangled Yamika music machine ? Bill maybe that's the way to go in your area ...start a Tribute band?
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#476216 - 09/18/19 01:23 PM Re: OT Opinion, Why do older Bands keep touring? [Re: Bill Lewis]
Bill Lewis Senior Member Registered: 11/12/08 Posts: 2447 Loc: Bluffton/Hilton Head SC USA	Donny Funny you should say that. The guy I sold my JBL505's to is a part time bass player and had a small classic rock trio. Now he announced he's starting a Neil Diamond tribute band. Believe me , I don't know where he thinks he can book it . Maybe a one shot deal at one of the large Hilton Head resorts but thats it. A gig or two in Savannah and Charleston ? There's very little work for bands in general and it better be classic rock or nothing. I'd love nothing better than to do a small tribute band featuring Rascals tunes and others of that style. _________________________ Bill in SC --- Roland BK9 (2) Roland BK7M, Roland PK5 Pedals, Roland FP90, Roland CM30 (2), JBL Eon Ones (2) JBL 610 Monitor, Behringer Sub, EV mics, Apple iPad (2) Behringer DJ mixer
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