Hired Gunn

[MrSamson]

I think I might be spreading myself too thin.

I had a band that I put a lot of energy/time into that broke up in late October.

Well...went into a phase of depression through the beginning of the year...Well, finally had the resolve and energy to start looking again.

Put an ad in the local paper...and the phone has been ringing off the hook.

I am getting much better at weeding out the contacts that would not be good match or waste of my time over the phone.

Now I am hooked up with a reggae band and another guy that is a rhythm player/singing.

Well, they are both interested in continuing the association...and now I have a rock/funk band I am meeting with on Friday.

Well....anyone ever hit the wall from pure exhaustion/burnout. I am having the time of my life...but I can also see the above coming.

And...these folks are willing to put up with my above schedule...not much practice time really with each group....

Hence the title of this thred...Hired Gunn.

That is what I feel like...and for now, I like it.

The rhythms are pretty simple, and there are other rhythm instruments in the band...so I simply play the rhythm and then rip the leads they want where they want them. I have not even shown an interest in back up vocals as of yet, although all are bugging me...another thing they are putting up with.

Anyway...any veterans have any advice prior to a shooting start that quickly burns out takes place?

Will I eventually lose interest and gratification?

By the way...I am still a 8-->5 blue collar guy everyday.

MrSamson

[fingerpickingood]

My band is going to be playing our first gig (its only a party) in about a month - and getting our material ready for this gig is killing me. I feel very stressed out all the time. I think its normal. I am also an 8 to 5 blue collar worker, which makes things more difficult.

The way I look at it is that I am going for a goal. I would much rather suffer now, and play later. I love my job, but i would rather get paid to play music.

I still get off on our music when I play with my band - so the most important aspect of the situation is still intact. Without that musical "high" i dont know if I could go on.

The big picture is that I love what I do and will continue to do so until the day I day. Just remember all this work that you do will be worth it in the end. Even if none of your bands work out, youll still be a better guitarist for doing the things you are doing.

P.S. There are people who would kill to be stressed out for the same reasons you are.