Being in a band has taught me a lot of things. Firstly, I joined a band for fun, to play music with like minded guys and to please an audience - that is the buzz you get - from playing live. I will never make enough money from it to retire that is an absolute 100% fact. I admit there are times where I totally live and breathe Junkyard Preachers but I still want to have fun, get out there and play.
You need to get on with your band mates, value their opinions and do not be dismissive of suggested song choices - try new songs, see if it works, you may probably get to like it. If it doesn't, be honest but not difficult or self-opinionated.
Junkyard have now changed over 15 songs from their previous set - there is a sure win formula, you have to give your audience what they want sometimes. Keep them happy, get them on their feet. We have varied the songs, different tempos, not 12 bar after 12 bar and tried to keep a run of killer songs at the end of the set.
I have worked with some fantastic people over the years and thank everyone of them. This Junkyard line up is now right and everyone is really enjoying it!
Perfection - God, I used to be so difficult in the early days of Junkyard, always listening out for the wrong note, poor starts or finishes. My band mates must have thought I was a bloody nightmare analysing every song after each gig....god, what a numpty! ( English, for a complete idiot!). rather than enjoying it, I was thinking too much about it. Clearly as a guitar player, I will always want to improve, but stuff perfection, play from your heart, each note will count. My mate Dino says there is no such thing as wrong note, just a poor choice! This always makes me laugh. Found these on the www and thought I would share it with you!
"If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.” ( Leo Tolstoy)
“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ( Donald Miller)
“Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.” (my all time favourite from Salvador Dali)
Checking out for now! ( Gig looming this afternoon!)
The Preacher
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