Jesse - Web Journal
Saturday, November 19, 2005
As you may know, I have formed a band with 3 other "foreign experts". The name is being contested; but it could be "T is for Trebuchet". "Tender Militia". Or "The Living Thin"
I personally like Tender Militia but we'll see.
Keep in mind that we have only been together/practicing for 4 weeks now. We've practiced maybe a total of 6 times.
Last weekend we had just purchased a new bass guitar from the music disctrict (yes, there is a musical instrument district), and we were getting pastries in this little shop when this chinese guy approached us and asked in very broken English "Are you band?". To which we replied "Yes but we only have 4 songs!" When he responded: "Ok, can you play 4 songs Friday November 25th at my Club?" The other members told him we would. Then he gave us a card and went on his way.
Ok, weird.
What other city with 14,000,000 people can you simply be carrying an instrument and be asked to play at a club...without presenting a demo or anything?! They must be hard up for live acts.
I was totally against it because I don't think we are ready. When we play I want it to be near perfect. But the other dudes, as well as the other teachers are of the mind that "just do it regardless...".
So I guess I'm outnumbered....
The first time we play will be Friday at "BarLive" near Pudong in Shanghai.
Be there, or be equal lengths on all sides.
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