Where To Meet Musicians - To Start A Band Or Jam With
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2025
- Baxter and Jonathan discuss the best place to meet musicians to jam with. If you are looking for more people to jam with, start a band or just get plugged into the music scene.
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The best way to lose a good friend, invite him or her into your band. As always great show.
Yep, sets the world on fire when two musical egos can't gel.
Yep only buddy I still talk with is the guy we never let in the band! Everyone else…GONE!
Agreed. Keep your family, friends, and significant others out of your band. It’s a recipe for drama.
@Evan Baker
Yeah, Mr. Baker it's a shame.
Let me guess, your learning the old 6 string and your buddy is on the bass. The bass is so much easier, not putting bass player down. It's just when your beginning the bass is easier then the 6 string guitar, until you get into more complicated things like slap playing. Now you know he's not putting the time and effort that you are. So what do you do, gotta let him go. Feelings get hurt. But don't let it stop you. They say to be an expert at anything it takes 20,000 hours. That's alot of effort.
I know. I was the one being invited and got kicked out because I was making noise, not music.
Had a co-worker jam group that came up with just talking about music with them. I was amazed at how many musicians I work with.
This channel is a breath of fresh air and humor Whenever there is bad news going on, you always pick interesting topics. Thank you
Thanks sincerely! That means a lot and we are all saddened by what’s happening now but hope to bring some smiles as well.
Thank you Tim!
What was happening? 🤔
@@positivelynegative9149I think probably january sixth
My little brother is 13 years younger than me, he started learning guitar seriously last year and I’ve been teaching him stuff everyday. He has a background in percussion so we’ve been jamming for years, but he really wants to start a band now, and he’s getting better everyday. He’s into good music: Deftones, the Strokes, Interpol, 311, Turnstile.
We’ve been trying to brainstorm what our band/sound is going to be, each of us writes songs but our styles are unique to us. When he was a baby/little kid I had a band a band with my high school friends, we played shows and wrote songs, had a blast doing it. We were called The Herminators, terrible band name I know but what ya gonna do? It was 2002!
I tell him all the time about how cool and fun it was to have that camaraderie with my band mates/friends. It wasn’t all great but man those were some awesome times. I wish I could do that again.
Great episode and great advice, and the version of Britney that Baxter has on his shirt is the hottest version.
I am very determined to start a Rock band and i know there are so many places to look for recruits, and I'd really like to find people as determined as i am and easy to work with that are trying to get noticed by the world...who's dream are also to go from small venues to the big stage, im looking for people with that sort of determination to navigate with on this journey to being noticed and seen. For the love of creating and doing what they love doing who feel the same about it as i do.
As an older guitar player, I found it more difficult to find new players to jam with.
Is it because of different music tastes? Our generation dig The Eagles but Millennials dig Justin Bieber and Brittany Spears.
@@gohjohanoh that’s not true, tons of metal heads my age, only problem is none of them play an instrument.
@@BeezerGutlr oh good. I'm glad that they have good taste in music. They won't play music because it's hard work. If you learn an instrument and try to master it, you know that it's hard work. You have to put in lots of time to get the songs right.
@@gohjohan I’m 14 and I’ve been getting private lessons for guitar since I was 10. I started listening to all kinds of music and landed with extreme metal and even some jazz too. Age has nothing to do with work ethic. If you’re lazy, you’re lazy, if you’re not, you’re not. As for me I’m on the cusp of mastering the intro of prayer position by periphery (highly recommend that song and band by the way). Not all kids and younger adults are the same my man
@@bruhbruh3642 to me age can be a barrier, especially learning new concepts. Took me a long time to understand the music theory. Learning the 12 notes was the easy bit. How they formed to make the chords and scale, that was hard. Same for rhythm. Eventually I had my break throughs after years of hard work and learning from others.
I don't have that musical ear like others, so I rely on the music sheets, theory and developing my listening skills along the way.
Every city I’ve traveled to, for work or pleasure, I sought out the local music stores and walked in and made friends. That’s how I met you guys! But those are the seeds to a network of playing possibilities! Great topic and video! Thanks
I just want to avoid being in another "Tired Old Dads Blooze Band" playing a worn out version of Mustang Sally.
That actually sounds right up my alley!
rule number one to avoid that fate - never play mustang sally
Crap, I’d even take that.
Start your own band
I'm looking for old sloppy dad band that is very casual
Jonathan, that "Don't Tread On Me" mug is EXCELLENT!!!!
I've given away my cheaper guitars to friends during the pandemic to thin the herd, but also because I wanted to simply teach people so I could have people to play with.
Y’all are the first thing I look for in the morning. Always have a good laugh. Keep up the good work!
Why does Baxters hair always look like his equipment isn't properly grounded before plugging in?
Looks like a bunch of worms having a meeting up there lol 😂
Open mic nights is the best way to meet musicians to see who you have common ground with as people and players or what your saying go to your local guitar shop
The best way to improve your playing is by playing with others. As a side note Baxter you are friggen hilarious 😂
I once went to a contra dance and met some musicians there. After the dance, a bunch of us went to one of their houses and had an incredible jam session.
Baxter, you're one sick dude. I love it.
Friday 10 am open jam at Senior Enrichment Center near Pinehurst.
For real?
@@bob_right_now392 It’s true. Every Friday, all levels of expertise.
Thanks for posting this video.
I've been playing with the same four or five guys for the last 15 years. I have friends outside of that group who play and they're killer players but we don't mesh in a band so it's always down to my small pool of dudes. They are my Wrecking Crew.
You guys crack me up more than any other channel
Why was my first instinctual response "at the local food bank?"
i've met many band mates at jam nights. picked up a lot of gigs as well.
Meetup is a great way to meet local musicians. I went to a Beatles musician meetup where we all played music from the Fab Four. There are other get Togethers as well, you just have to find your niche. Excellent video as always guys, rock on 🤘
Meetup is for old people and weirdos. Nothing worthwhile on there.
What if you’re 60+ and you suck, but you want to find someone to play your guitar with?
Playing loud makes you sound better. Crank it up and maybe one of the cops who come for the noise complaint will be a player.
I am in the same boat.
@scott Gibbs Nextdoor app worked for me. I just posted about it
There's an online thing called bandmix and many more like it that puts u in touch w other musicians in your area and others
Bandmix has been good for me. Craigslist is full of nowhere losers.
Worked for me as well. I found my current band there 3 years ago. We also found a replacement member from there after our bassist left over covid
The cool thing with bluegrass is that the festivals have tons of musicians wandering the parking lot looking for others to jam with.
Meetup app has been great for me...several musician's networking meets and songwriting get-togethers. Not everyone has that going on in their city, but you can START ONE if you use the app, so there ya go.
I've been playing for almost 25 years now and have only played with 4 other humans in my life. And that was 20 years ago.
I have gone to local small venues that showcased pro level local artists. Most of the people at these shows were other local musicians. That said, most of the musicians I hooked up with I found on Craigslist. There is also a local music coalition. I once ran an add in the local Pennysaver and got a call.
please show us the black and white strat over Baxter's left shoulder. I need to see the design on it.
We have open mic nights in my area.
It's kind of a misdirection to say Guitar Center wiped out the mom and pop shops. If they were jerks then GC may have been the reason. Around here the unrealistic minimum purchase requirements from Gibson and Fender is what did them in. Did you two ever do a video on that?
Mr.Walley,
You, Good Sir are correct. I grew up in a small town. I began learning guitar before I was old enough to drive. Within biking distance, a new mom and pop music store opened. They didn't carry Fenders or Gibsons. In fact they had a sign in the store that read, don't even ask for a Fender or Gibson. I asked the owner why?
As I'm looking at guitars I never herd of, and they were not very good. He told me because Fender and Gibsons were way overrated. Even though I was young, I still knew that at that time they were probably the best you could buy(Fender or Gibson). This was some 45 years ago. I think the owner was to proud to tell me he couldn't afford to buy 10 or 20 at a time. Belive it or not, there still open. Guess what, now they sale the overrated Gibsons and Fenders, because now there established and have the credit for them. I actually bought, back in the latter
80s a MIII Deluxe super strat type of a Gibson. I used to go there because they were close to my home to buy strings. And that day I walk in, they had Fenders and Gibsons. I wish I never sold that MIII Deluxe. I bought it for around 400.00.
I think after all the time that has passed there probably worth a lot more, but not only that I loved that guitar. Maybe one day I'll run into another one. Have a great day, stay safe.
@@robertwillett4122 the M3 has only recently seen an upsurgence. In the 90's, I once saw one for 600. That's was considered high at the time, but I always liked playing it. Sounded great, played well.
@@caiusmadison2996
Yeah, for what it's worth. That was the easiest to play guitar I ever had, and I'm an old hippie. I've played 100s of guitars, and the MIII is one o miss dearly.
Good point on the minimum purchase problem for some small shops. Went back home a few years ago to where I bought my first guitar and later my Martin. Shocked to see they no longer carried Martins: could keep up with the buy minimum requirements for various SKUs
@@andrewhess2978
Mr. Hess, Good Sir.
It's a shame, if I want a expensive gear or guitar the mom and pop stores( which who I want to give my money to) is basically over. At least where I live. I have to travel 30 some miles just to look at new gear. Don't like buying strings from Amazon, because I'm hearing a lot are fake. Definitely don't want to buy a guitar without playing it. Welcome to the new world, as Russia invades Europe. I'm an old hippie, sure do miss the seventy.
Any open mic is a good start
The thought of Baxter’s dad walking by his room and thinking to himself “oh great, he’s playing with his dolls again, bet he grows up and wears a shirt with a pop star on it” just made me spit coffee on my phone.
drummer looking for a band or to start one
Ironically, I'm watching this from Chicago and am actually from Rockingham. What are the freaking odds? I'll have to stop by when I come to visit!
Finding reliable bassists and drummers is hard as shit. It's always the drummer and bassist for my band. They bail then it's just me and the singer doing acoustic shows. Then drummers and bassists see us and are like, "hey you need a drummer or hey you need a bassist"? "Yes" lol
A Drummer that won't overplay or bass player that fails to keep Rhythm are a curse to most guitarist & singers until find a Really Good one, then they are the cement you can build something Amazing upon
The biggest reason I started playing bass was because there were a ton of guitarists or singer/ guitarists in the market.
Be a good hang, know the instrument, and be reliable and relatively punctual.
@@scottkidwellmusic9175 AND learn the damn songs.
As a guitarist for nearly all of my life, I've recently decided to adopt bass. It's a needed part of bands, and as a dedicated lead guitarist, I play bass with this same mindset. I'm learning scales amd theory, but it's similar enough to guitar that it was a nearly instant conversion. Playing with fingers, has actually started to shape more ability on guitar that was locked away previously, so yes, be more than one instrumentalist.
@@richsackett3423 - now wait just a minute... 🤣🤣🤣
"oh sorry, im not actually looking for a bandmate, I just have a wide shitting stance." 😂
What if you 59 and just learning , should I still walk the halls of the local Jr. College ?
HAHA!! I mean, that sure does sound kinda creepy, David. I say do it. :D
wait, what if 3 of us played, guitars, bass and drums and we were the band? as I look for a band I come across this
As an older musician, I have found a lot of ageism out there when it comes to local musicians. At least in terms of playing rock and alternative music.
I have the same issue.
I say crank your amp when the wife is out of the house. I’ve met three musicians who heard me play and came up to me when I was walking the dogs and asked “was that you on the guitar the other day?” First I apologize for being so loud then they say “no man it sounded good.” If they play we usually get together and jam until the wife breaks us up…buzz shave and jam block. Repeat and rinse.
There’s a website out there called Bandmix. It’s like a social media site designed around the idea of the musician bulletin board. They do a pay to message model kind of like LinkedIn. But a profile is free to setup and browse around. I’ve used it a bit and found a drummer local to me interested in the same type of music. But also there aren’t a ton of people on there that pay to message at least in my area. So it’s kind of a small pond, but could be a good way to browse musicians in your area.
You have a Harris Teeter's in So Pines?
'but whatever,
(whispered to himself) ugh so angry,
anyway back to work'
lmao
A guitar shop has never worked to meet musicians for me nor anybodyI've ever met and I even worked at a Guitar Center..
All you have to do to find band mates is go to a bar and then leave a trail of sandwiches back to your jam room, E.T. style. 60 percent of the time, it works every time.
If you'd have said Blueberry edition Red bull, and Fritos with the jalapeño cheese dip, and bang, I'd be a permanent bassist and lead guitarist, rock drumming only(o don't Ringo, I don't Lars, I'm better than both) and some keys. Can sing several registers outside of my speaking voice, which is radio friendly similar to Paul Harvey.
Dang , want that black and white strat behind you guys ! ☠️☠️☠️🖖
Always Entertaining Gentlemen!!
Yep....that's a cool guit!
Try Bandmix for finding local musicians. That and Facebook groups.
Good discussion fellas!
Just ask folks even if they aren’t musicians. That’s how I found jams in Horse Cave and Vine Grove Kentucky. There are Facebook pages that cover this base. Old Time Open Jams advertises a lot of open jams all over the country and their members will guide you to a jam if you’re coming through an area. Check out societies. Central Mississippi Blues Society has an open jam night on Mondays at a local restaurant in Jackson. They ask everyone who walks through the door if you want to play whether you come with an instrument or not. Their backing band kills and they are supportive of almost all skill levels though you should come with a song prepared. There are other blues jams in Jackson and NOLA that start at midnight but they are for more advanced players. A lot of festivals have jams going 24 hours a day, and larger festivals that draw people from all over are networks to musicians at all skill levels from all over including people local to you. Live music, you can usually pick up on the musicians in the crowd and just ask about jams. I’ve moved often and these are tricks I’ve learned.
it'd be cool to see ya'll jam. ya'll should just record a jam session, it doesn't have to be perfect! would be neat.
luv that shirt bax,🥰
When I was 15, the only people around to play with were 35-year-olds. Probably should have noticed the life hack lurking in that little fact. But this was the 80s. Hacking was for Matthew Broderick and computers named Joshua. And we didn't have lives, to hack or otherwise. And we walked uphill both ways in the snow...
Ahhhhh, I can finally see the 355 in all her glory.
literally my first thought haha
Technically it’s a 355 but yes it is gorgeous
@@isaacward6998 that one might be "the" 355. 😉
@@joerob3081 what gives it away? im still pretty new to guitar in comparison but the 335s and 355s are some of my favorites to look at
@@notrare_png Diamond inlay on the head stock, Block inlays on the fretboard, And the Varitone switch. Most 335s had dots on the fretboard
I'm 56 years old, I am a long time beginner guitar player. UA-cam doesn't help me much. I can't find anyone to mentor or jam with.
Baxter wearing a young Britney Spears shirt and seated next to Jonathan. I don't know who, but someone is going on a federal list.
Jam nights are the best. You meet people and audition at the same time! Lol
Your local community college is a great place to start
You could always do what I did. I needed a band, so I had kids. I created one to be a bass player and the other a singer. Another a keyboardist.
There is a downside, though. I got old waiting on them to be old enough to play in bars.
This one time, I met a girl who was a singer looking for some musicians. I went over to her house and we had a lot of fun but we never played a note. Lol Facebook.
It is very difficult to find someone to play with as an amateur. I've met some people who could really play, but between spouses, careers, children and other interests you might get together once a month. Add in finding someone with similar tastes and skill levels, and it has just never happened for me.
Thank you! I have songs. I'm ready. I need musicians.
Do you need bandmates?
Who wants to be the first to give the big man shit for having the teabagger symbol on his coffee mug?
Took your advice and I jumped right to gigfinder in my area of Western NY State. There were 3 listings and not one was for a musician. However…. I did get a good lead on a hooker searching for an understanding roomie!🤣🤣. Ok..just kidding about the last part.
PS edit….and in addition…
You guys said the new Player Strats ( MIM ) are pretty good. I went out and got one. I agree! I’m surprisedZ
When I first started out the local store had a monthly get together. Their students and whoever would play the standards with extended breaks so everyone could swap leads. In it's own way it was like those blues jams you would see on TV for Clapton's Rehab Center, without the big names. Or the Custom Shop guitars. I met some friends that way and we were able to put together a decent band. Much more talent and less in your face than Broke Dick Dawg ever imagined. Still, no more success, but I got to play guitar.
Anyone in Mound, Mn?!
00:17 Baxter and Brittany have the same smile!
I met musicians on capos only
It’s a stylistic disconnect for me. I’ve no problem playing P&W but seems like that’s all that’s in the area.
Why don’t more stores get a liquor license or a pop machine, a few couches, a coffee table covered in guitar magazines? Make it inviting to spend some time there. Maybe forget the liquor license. Drunk guitarists and walls full of Gibsons may not be a good mix.
“If you’re a younger guy or gal . . . or person . . .” 😂😂😂
Banjo in the backwoods high in the mountains in the brambles where the hound dog won't go !
Used to be more Shops that set up areas for Jamming, hanging out because owners knew they would need strings, supplies and new guitars so a Win Win, Guitar Swap Meets are now a Thing, usually once a month, Concerts, Venues with Open Mikes, Craigslist posting asking to jam, or seeking band members or even a Band if solo performer, and lastly playing,jamming as Busking
Any East Tennessee Drummers looking for a classic Rock Cover band
i've met a couple people my age at jams. people have instagrams.
Here's A Funny Story For Everyone!
I Used To Carry Mail. One Day My Supervisor Sent Me To Another Station To Help Out. There I Met A Bass Player Who Every Year Held A Birthday Jam At His Home. He Had Built A Low Riding Enclosed Stage In His Back Yard & Would Even Set Up A Pavilion For His Guest To Sit & Listen Throughout The Event. I Asked If There Was A Setlist & He Said "No, Just A Open Good Natured Jam Session." He Also Invited Some Old Musician Friends Whom Included Another Bass Player Who Brought His Girlfriend. Since Our Host Was Back & Forth Tending To Party Matters, This Guy Decided HE Should Take Up The Session Leader Mantle. Every Song I Suggested Was Crassly Declined! There Was No Goodwill Amongst Musical Brethren To Be Found. I Studied Theory So There Would Have Been No Problem Brainstorming Among The Others So Far As Chord Progressions Were Concerned. I Took A Seat & Got Some Food While He & The Others (Whom I Learned Later Had ALL Been In A Group TOGETHER) Held A PERFORMANCE, Segueing From One Tune To Another Mid-Song As If They Were Auditioning For Earth, Wind & Fire!!!! Jam Buddies Are The Proverbial "Haystack Needle" These Days...... 🙃
Aw man that look Jonathan gave in the thumbnail lmao
Someone puts a foot into my stall they’re going to get stomped upon.
I am in my Mid-40's... started playing about 4 years ago... was going to do my first Open Mic (in April of 2020) and was working on making some musical friends there. They still haven't brought the Open Mic nights back. Might go ahead and try some of the other tips. Also, I do work about a block from Berklee - so I could probably just pay some students to jam with me... maybe
I live in the Metrowest area in MA. if you are nearby, let me know. I’m a guitarist looking for folks to jam with.
Same thing.. There was a great venue/coffeeshop that had a monthly open mic (appeared on public access, too) but since COVID, they are closed for 4 months, open for 2 months, and now they're open for a complete 12 hours a week, but no more open mics :(
Pro tip: If your new jam buddies come up to you within minutes of you setting up your gear and start saying “hey mayun, you oughta get you one of these………..” , pack up and leave immediately.
Beetlejuice meets comedy meets music. Lol
Agreed!
Absolutely LOVE the Gadsden flag tumbler, absolutely HATE not seeing my Silver Sky in the background. We middle aged folks in rural nowhere have a very tough time finding folks that want to play together, let alone out.
Find comfort in knowing we are the salt of the earth.
People still go to church in the States? That explains it.
Yeah, faith in the Lord is so stupid. I’d much rather worship fauci, the NHS, government and social justice.
@@smelltheglove2038 Nobody is saying worship Fauci, but you would be an idiot if you think you know more about infectious diseases than him. People who publicly doubt him should show their PhD degrees.
Literally if anyone here lives in London, is between 18-30, likes modern rock, funk, folk and wants to be in a band seriously, just respond to this comment
On the unemployment line?
play all types of genres
buy a looper
I'm 54 and my band is totally imaginary.....although the drummer is being problematic and will need to be replaced
Yes, dvsreed.
Mine also, and my bass player sucks. Lol.
I was at the grocery store, I believe the cereal aisle, when I was recruited. I tried to get out of it by saying I had no skill. But alas, skills are not required. For the drummer we just amuse ourselves by inviting people and reading their excuses. We don’t need bass because we are already fairly stout. (wish there were two snakes agreeing not to tread upon one another instead of one insisting he get his own way above all else).
I'm the wish version of SRV! lol...
Look for open mic/jam sessions at local bars during the week. There are 5 or 6 local to me that are full of people that you get to hear play and sing and they get to hear you. It’s like an audition without the pressure.
I created an imaginary band in my mind, but we split up over artistic differences
Avoid Craigslist like the plague!
Who wants to jam? I’m in miami Florida!!!!
Dear lord, a foot under the stall 🤦
The Larry Craig Band 🤣🤣🤣
Hmmm, this video aligns with my interests.