mulefool Report post Posted April 9, 2009 I made extra money playing in various bluegrass bands in the 80's. I play guitar and bass fiddle. Haven't really played much for about 10 years. I pulled out the old Martin the other day since we were going to a party with some other musicians and I wanted to see how rusty I was. Yikes, those steel strings are kind of rough when you don't have your callouses anymore. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilligan Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Been playing violin and fiddle for 7 years, started in 6th grade. recently purchased a mandolin for amusement. It's...Fun The Kid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsimsleatherwork Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I have played guitar for about 12 years,piano and sang since about 4 yrs old,mandolin,fiddle,harmonica and drums. I play mostly bluegrass due to the fact that my hometown (Glen Rose, Tx.) is a huge bluegrass town. They have festivals there every year. I have played in a few rock bands and am trying to get together a full bluegrass band now. blah blah blah... MUSICIAN/LEATHERWORKER TIP I have seen leather pickguards for electric guitars on the internet but had never seen one for an acoustic. I did one for a "cheapie" acoustic I have with a sheridan pattern on it and it turned out amazing. I have had alot of people interested. Just giving you an idea. Phillip Sims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted May 18, 2009 I have a habit of buying beautiful, expensive guitars and being a truly awful player. Having thought about it though, I feel a bit better. I used to be appalling, now I'm simply bad. That's an improvement, right? Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted May 18, 2009 You play the fool exceptionally well though... I learned a lot from you! LOL Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claybuster101 Report post Posted May 18, 2009 See all of the "hidden talents" you have unleashed.....Pretty amazing group here. I played keyboards in a rock band in the 70's and would do some wedding stuff just to pick up extra cash on the side. Our rythem guitar player went to California and played session work with some real pro's but got wound up in the lifestyle and died at way to early an age. The drummer still plays country and western on occasion. Great memories of a mispent youth.....thanks for the thread! Dennis Michigan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted May 18, 2009 what do i play?..........i just play around.. but i do a lot of roadie work in my sons band...."THE STUNNING CUNNING BAND".... check them out on My Space.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bille Report post Posted May 19, 2009 As good a place as any for my first post... I played guitar and gave it up when I realized that rock and roll stardom wasn't coming and, at the same time, was looking for some extra cash. Bye-bye Hollow body Guild Bluesbird. Picked it up again seriously when I was in China and seriously depressed. Got the best $50 guitar in the shop and banged away on it. I learned depression is good for musical creativity. So, I have a couple more guitars now, and still play as much as I can. I bought an electric for old times sake and to surprise the kids - I'm sure the neighbors love it too. A Chinese master tried to teach me the erhu (the two stringed Chinese violin) for a year. It was very much like backgammon. Easy to learn the basics, hard as heck to master. Still hope for the kids, though. And, by the way, is there a welcome new guys thread around here? Or did I miss it? Nice to meet you all anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vector Report post Posted May 19, 2009 I play bass, electric, a little keyboard, worked as a roadie some 20 years back so I know my way around a lighting and sound desk. Had a backyard 12 track recording studio b4 the days of "everyone does it on their PC" :lol Still play a little bass for bands every now and then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted May 19, 2009 I used to play the stockmarket . . . gone a bit off-key just lately! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted May 19, 2009 Bille - The Member's Gallery is where most people introduce themselves, but anywhere will do. It will just be seen more there. Welcome to LW.net! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 20, 2009 I used to play the drums in punkbands when younger. A common nickname for a drummer is "skinbasher" wich is kinda of funny nowadays. I've been trying to pick it up but never find time to visit my friend who has a small studio and a drumkit that I like at home. The quiet digital drums available today allow double bass drums and has like a skin that resembles the skins on the good 'ol acoustic drums so I am eagerly hoping those will become cheaper in the future. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted May 20, 2009 I've played guitar for about 40 yrs now... That really scared me when I typed it... I guess mostly I can't play the same thing twice, but what comes out the first time pretty much makes me happy. And my wife is really easy to please... (I know...I've opened myself up, so just go ahead.... ) And I've also been playing the native american flutes for a few years too. Really enjoy both. Kevin Hopkins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 20, 2009 I have a habit of buying beautiful, expensive guitars and being a truly awful player.Having thought about it though, I feel a bit better. I used to be appalling, now I'm simply bad. That's an improvement, right? Badger I resemble that remark. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kanddleatherwork Report post Posted August 20, 2009 hi ray i play guitar so does my partner she sings i dont. i played base in a band for a few years. and roadied for an all girl band to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalInRI Report post Posted August 21, 2009 Guitar and Mandolin. I got into this to make straps. Sal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragan Report post Posted August 23, 2009 Have played acoustic guitar before 7 years, now 1 hour per month. (blues and clasical) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted August 24, 2009 I play harmonica, guitar and bass. I played harmonica in a blues band in Germany, bass in local bands and guitar to torture the Mrs. and the animals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bartwentyone Report post Posted September 8, 2009 I play the uke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troy Report post Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Used to play the flute when I still at school - was in the orchestra and played solo once, but dropped it after leaving for some daft reason. Then took up the tenor sax while living in germany in the late 80's early 90's but that only lasted for a year or so - have actually just bought another which is temptingly sitting snug in its case and am hoping that the thrase 'will all come back quickly' is true as the walls in these houses are paper thin!!! am gonna try and master 'lilly was here' to start with. - youtube link to song Edited September 21, 2009 by troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Uam gonna try and master 'lilly was here' to start with. - youtube link to song You never take on anything easy, do you, Paul! LOL Candy Dulfer is one amazing musician... Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druid Report post Posted October 19, 2009 (edited) I play the Bagpipes. Started when I was 15 (1985) and have been playing since. At the age of 18, our band entered EUSPBA competition in Grade IV and 4 years later I retired as a Grade II band competitor and from that band all together. Flash forward 10 years I joined another band and am currently the Pipe Sgt. Pic that appeared on the front page with the article about this year's local Celtic Festival The Band Edited October 19, 2009 by druid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
