Moss here - Get to know me won't you?
 

What the hell, thought I would throw this out there since I have really enjoyed what I have seen on here. Love the wide variety of taste in music. I like just about anything and hate very little.

I play guitar in a band, mostly SRV, Allman Bros, Widespread panic, The Who, Zep, Grateful dead, (and some newer stuff as well), etc... Although I love that music, it's not what I spend most of my time listening to anymore. And don't worry, no plans to post boring links from my band. We are your usual weekend B grade bar band who do it for free drinks and fun.

I usually find myself listening to Guided by voices, Pavement/Malkmus, Wilco, Band of Horses, Delta Spirit, Replacements, Big Star, Drive by Truckers, Son Volt, PJ Harvey, and just about anything someone recommends. I currently believe Jason Isbell is about the best songwriter around right now. Overall I would have to say the Beatles are at the top of my list and untouchable. If you don't like the Beatles, I find your taste in music suspect, sorry.

I love that there are some very knowledgeable metal fans here and I hope to get some good recommendations. I spent a large part of my life listening to Priest, Maiden, Prong... but have kind of lost touch with metal for some reason so would like to get some recommendations. Last one I bought was Black Breath I think.

Anyway, I have strong opinions but don't like to piss people off or make their day any harder. I pretty much like everyone I meet. But I will mix it up about music.

Oh, and I'm a 45 year old guy.

First, your music taste is great. Glad to hear you like GBV. Robert Pollard is one of the most professional songwriters and pretty creative, ain't he?

And second, welcome to MB, Moss, and I hope you enjoy.

And yep, Beatles rules.

Thanks Taxman, I guess I could have guessed you liked the Beatles. Yes Pollard is amazing and probably the most prolific songwriter ever.

Welcome to MB Moss.

Welcome Moss! :)

Welcome to the forums, Moss! ;)

Thanks all!

Welcome Moss. Nice to see you. (Ah excellent! Fresh victims for my ever-growing army of the undead!)
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Seriously, I like your attitude and I see you've been making some contributions already. Think you'll fit in just great here.
Welcome!

Just recently notice you posting on MB so belated welcome to MB

I like ABB, SRV, & The Beatles and some of the other bands, but I haven't heard much from the Dead and stay away The Who, they don't interest me. I don't know much about the Replacements either, but Paul Westerberg is pretty good. ABB and Traffic are the kind of jam bands I like from the early 70s. I like The Beatles but I don't know if I could go as far and say they are my ultimate favorite. The Rolling Stones top of my list, but I kinda tore up the list for 2nd, 3rd etc.

Certainly nothing wrong with the stones. Our band just started playing Let it Bleed live to go along with Sympathy for the devil and a few others. Nice to meet you Neapolitan.

Yo, put down that legal Colorado weed for a minute and talk to me about The Replacements.

http://www.musicbanter.com/indie-alt...lacements.html

That song is just...I have no words to describe Sympathy.

Every band needs a long symphonic song like that, (Hey Jude comes to mind).

Anyways welcome.

That was a good game a few weeks ago when Denver took it to the Heat AT Miami. My man Darrell Arthur from Kansas looked sharp that game!

Thats a fun one. We do that one too. Easy solo, so it's kind of my 'break' song where I try to sip on a beer while strumming along. After playing Schenker, Angus, and Trower, my hands need the rest.

How often does your band play?

Yeah The Replacements are awesome.

Replacements, one of my true loves. Saw them at riot fest last year and I was just blown away, never thought I would get that chance. It all starts with the holy trinity (let it be, pleased to meet me, Tim) but everything is worth a listen including the solo westerberg stuff. Got to play Alex Chilton live once but most of my past and current band members don't understand my love of the band.

Denver is so up and down this year it's frustrating. No threat to Miami, that's for sure.

Yeah, that song is such a crowd pleaser and it's so damn easy. There are so many microbreweries here in the Boulder area we never lack for gigs. We try to do 2 a month and no more although we do 3 or 4 on occasion. Went from being a very loud electric band (played a ton of Trower) to being an acoustic outfit. All the little brewpubs love it because it's not as loud, we take up less space, etc... Just bought a new Martin so I have a backup acoustic now.

How about yourself? You get $200 plus all the good beer you can drink like we do?

Ahhh... I wish, 50 bucks a man is the normal standard. We play quite a few out of the ordinary places though, and money isn't really an issue. Lot's of friends venue's kinda thing lately, but I have gotten as much as 300 in a night at times. Depends on the door and the crowd. Boulder sounds like a good gig. Chicago area is a bit saturated with good talent to make enough of a ripple to make any real money, but I'll keep pluggin at it.

Welcome to MB Moss :)

anybody who likes GBV is ok by me.

I meant $200 for the whole band so we are right in line! :beer:

We certainly don't do it for the money. Pays for gas, website, advertising if you are lucky.