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Topic: Who wants my "road gig" |
Kerry Johnson
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the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 7:35 am |
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I have been traveling with the Chris Chitsey band for the past 2 years, throughout the southwest, and am quiting to be available for other opportunities.
We perform mostly 90 minute concerts and use in-ear monitors. 7 piece band with professional sound engineer, Silver Eagle tour bus.
If you are interested in auditioning and are financially self-sufficient(it does not pay professional wages or per diem).
The preferred candidate will be:
20-30 something.
be financially self-sufficient.
able to depart on a Wed or Thur night and return Sunday or Monday i.e. very flexible schedule with last minute changes.
If you fit this description, e-mail me directly at kj1008@hotmail.com
You can view our Tour schedule at: www.chrischitsey.com
[This message was edited by Kerry Johnson on 18 September 2002 at 08:39 AM.] |
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Earnest Bovine
From:
Los Angeles CA USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 8:32 am
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| Only a Silver Eagle? Why don't you all chip in and buy him an airplane? |
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Paul Graupp
From:
Macon Ga USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 10:17 am
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Earnest: Does this mean your available ?? Bobbe has a plane but I think he's quit the road for good.....and Ricky has quit the road for golf.... and I've quit the road for Geritol.....
Regards, Paul  |
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Gene Jones
From:
Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 10:28 am
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| ....and I've quit because I've "inherited" and don't need it anymore! www.genejones.com |
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Kerry Johnson
From:
the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 10:30 am
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| Earnest... your right. It has been an adventure though! |
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Michael Holland
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 10:40 am
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| Please view my post in "Steel Players". |
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Kerry Johnson
From:
the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 2:12 pm
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In all seriousness, this is a valid opportunity for the right person. I'm just being real about what the requirements are.
I am grateful for the experience! |
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 3:28 pm
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| Having recently been dumped from a band because I "didn't fit the image they were trying to promote"----read "I am too old"---I feel justified, after reading here the preference for a person 20-30, in deducing that the band leader probably spends more time primping in a mirror and fussing over his hair and makeup and less time getting a clue what music is. Do y'all call him Brittany, for short? |
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Danny Bates
From:
Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 3:48 pm
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I think it's really nice of Kerry to offer his gig to a forumite.
Just looking for a replacement for himself in this band shows he is young professional musician who truly cares about the band he is leaving.
If I was 30 years younger, lived in Texas & wasn't married, I'd be on that bus as soon as I could.
Ah yes... the good ol' days! 
Only we had to travel in old beatup Ford vans with bald tires!  |
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 18 Sep 2002 4:12 pm
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| I'm with you, Danny----I remember how that dude got reamed a few weeks ago for having the audacity to offer a gig to a steeler in N. Cal. here on the forum. No, I have nothing but respect for Kerry and I'm sorry, Kerry, for coming on with such attitude but I assure you, it's a sensitive spot for me. Ought to draw up a list of artists who have been disqualified by the age limit. Lloyd who? Naw, he would clash with the lighting. |
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Ted Hughes R.I.P.
From:
Ms. USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2002 5:35 am
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| I was kicked out of a country band last year because I was 45 & I have gray hair & and no hair at all on the the top . No problem . I have turn down more playing jobs & I've have played more sence then Than I played the hole time with them . |
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Kerry Johnson
From:
the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 19 Sep 2002 7:33 am
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Danny is correct
I'm trying to help my friends find a replacement asap. I'm leaving the band from my side to play with other musicians. They have a relatively full schedule coming up.
It's not an age thing, the fiddle player in this group is 54.
At this time, they are not commanding enough money in the marketplace to offer an income one can depend on full-time, but maybe 6-9 months from now that will change.
It's been fun, exciting at times, hard work, long bus rides, great experience, but now it's time for me to change and move into other experiences I want to create.
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Kerry Johnson
From:
the Bay Area, CA
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Posted 19 Sep 2002 7:40 am
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Thank-you
Please close this thread. |
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