Righteo, it's a very happy post for all you chirpy people out there :D
A few days back i met the guitarist of our current band ('Stigma' / 'Stig-Ma', for now), Simon. Not only is he 6 foot something! (mega tall and scary) he's also brilliant on guitar, which is an awesome addition :) Although he won't let just anyone *touch* his guitar, you have to be a guitar player, and i don't mean GH. Also, he drags me off the drums :( :)
We currently practice in Si's garage, he has all the equipment we need really, drumkit, guitars, mic stand, electricity ports, lots of speakers and amps! I spent £40 on a really good microphone the other day, and i must say i love it. We have set days where we practice, and discuss any issues. A few days back was quite a step for me as it was the first time i'd sung infront of anyone before, let alone two complete strangers. I was a tad anxious at first but in no time i felt comfortable. The second session, which was yesterday, we agreed on a starting setlist of songs we were going to be practicing.
The first song which we spent about 4/5 hours playing was 'Seven Nation Army' - The White Stripes. I'd always liked this song, but apart from headbanging to the drums and dancing to the riff, i never really paid attention to the lyrics, so was a bit apprehensive at first, especially as the lead is a bloke, but our drummer and guitarist picked the song up in no time at all, and i was left to sing the song in my own own style, and it seemed to be alright for a first attempt. It's fun practicing it! Just have to learn the other 3 songs on our setlist.
Next challenge is to get it to get to the stage where we're happy, and perform them in front of a mini crowd :D I'm having fun and glad things are progressing. All these years joking with friends about making a band etc. and now it's finally happening. Oh and btw, i couldn't care less about the critisisms, i'm enjoying myself, so feck off :D Here we come Giggin' Enfield XD
I'll keep ya's updated!
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