[Paulo]

Hi guys (and girls),

So, I made a post a little while back about how I am getting back into drumming after a pretty extensive off period. I've been practicing every other day and working on my basics. Trying not to play at the level I once was just yet.

So, I figured, "hey, I learn quicker when I play with others and its more fun too." plus my true dream in life is to become a working musician.

I checked my local craigslist and didn't find much, so I typed into LA area since I'm only an hour away. I wrote 3 of the ones I liked the most and told them what level I am at now, being completely upfront, and my desire to improve and be awesome, etc.

Well, all 3 wrote back requesting auditions. :gulp:

I'm not one to pass opportunities. These are all established (paid gig) bands at varied levels of 'noteriety'. I did a meet and greet last night with one and am going back down to practice with them. Thing is, they have a show Thursday...yes, THIS Thursday...in Hollywood...at a reasonably well known establishment....

I've done things on the fly before but damn, not after 6 years of not playing. I really don't want to screw this up, for me and especially for them.

They really like me and want me to be a part of the band. I just can't bomb too hard and I should be ok. It's just that I hate not being able to play at the best I know I'm capable so it feels like I am shortchanging people a little.

Just needed to rant. I'm sure I'll do fine....

[butter]

just practice as much as you can before and be confident. sounds pretty rushed, though

good luck man!

[MaximusDukusErectus]

DUDE....UR NOW officially in my family's prayers.Rock on lil brother and just think what your new band mates will think of you 6 months down the road!!!!

[Paulo]

Thanks for the good vibes fellas, I did the show Thursday night and didn't get boo-ed off the stage. They have a lot of dynamics and time shifts but they were pretty happy with my performance considering the limited group practice.

I think we have another show upcoming Wednesday.... yabba dabba dooo.

[Tainojim]

My hat's off to you my friend.

Sometimes we expect more from ourselves.

When I do sit ins at the studios, I just give it my all.

When something doesn't sound right, we huddle and make things better.

Team work is the key factor.

[Paulo]

A true perfectionist is never happy, it's a blessing and a curse.

I do however allow myself to have fun, otherwise, I wouldn't ever do anything for fear of it not being 'perfect'.

I'm reskinning my toms do to a show tomorrow (Weds) night with some EC2s. Where have these been all my life? lol.

Gonna at least get in another practice with the band tonight, I should have it nailed for the most part now.

Late,

Paulo

[dtxtremeiiispecial]

You did it, man.