Life Now that's a woman! - Page 3

Over-Head · 08:06 PM

So,
Feeling a "bit better" (been suffering a cold and house bound for 3 days), the Wife and I venture out to do some errands.
I go by a job site, pay my painter etc...

We end up at Long and McQuaid formerly "musicstop" and I’m looking through their new building which compared to their last store now has a HUGE percussion section.

I spy a 6 pcs Pearl Masters Series Shell pack for an amazing $2499.00
(**Up here in the great white north at the END of Canada, it’s an "amazing" price)
http://www.pearldrum.com/products/dr.../features.aspx
Maple of course!!

And low and behold, their Silver sparkle fade to Black.
Raiders colors baby!!
I fell in love with them.
Any drummer would!
Which is something since all through my drumming career, and even a few of my guitars during my lead playing days were all Red, Wine, Burgundy etc.
I didn’t want the "Classic bad guy black" although my one exception is my 68' Les Paul

Back to the story...

I’m saying with a smile, "one day you’ll be mine"
The wife up and say’s, "If you build it, they will come"

I lost my drum room when the little guy was born 2 yerars ago.
I finally made a small "jam" space in a back room, but seldom ever get to play.
I’m "in a band" as such, we play a few times a year, strictly 4/4 time covers, mostly glam metal I played so much 20 years ago I can do blindfolded, thus practice isn’t a required thing for us, but we do anyway, and after the first 2 songs of the night we all know why we should more often. By the end of the first set were back on track, and by the end of the night were smoken’.

The Kit I have now is a result of losing all my gear during a divorce 8 years ago.
I lost my Pearls, Zeldjin’s, rack, amps, PA, the whole she-bang.
I finally got the urge to play again so bad, I went to Musicstop, paid $25 a week on a set of "beginner/intermediate" drums.
Peavey International II’s.

The kit it’s self isn’t bad for poplar shells,and for what my options were at the time, they were the best I could afford.
The hardware of course is junk.

I’ve added a Pearl double kick (use a second kick for shows) Set of B8 Sabians (yeah yeah I know, Rookie stuff, but a ride, crash, splash, 13HH’s, and a free crash for $125 is a set you don’t have when your broke!)
Along the way mre has been aded to the kit, and all of my hardware changed is now is either Gibraltar, or Pearl.

-My buddies’s son is developing into a monster lead player, but he’s only 15.
No prob we have a venue here on the Island "all ages"

-They want to play once a month
Still no prob, I can fit it in for something I love

-The want to try my favotie trick in the book
Different set each night, Never same show twice, which is a standerd here on the island.
PROBLEM
That means LOTS of rehearsal.
I’ve been threatening for quite some time to build a small 12x14 out in the back yard down by the tree line for a "jam room" I mean make it right, insulated etc. A studio if you please.
Then I could get back all my gear including my back breaking 200lbs a piece
Yamaha HR-1 Bass bins, both my Peavey CS800's and my board.

I’d have my own little stage made up, and re-live some of my teenage glory days jamming to CD’s or having a few of the boy’s over.

Last night the wife looked at me and said.
"Yes! If you build your studio you can have them. You don’t ask for anything, you seldom go out you don’t even drink much anymore, and you worked your ass of to get your new truck last year for your 40ith. And I know how much you love drumming, so yes, if you build it, they will come!"
I didn’t know wether to laugh or cry.
But now that 12x14 is gonna be 14x16

Now that’s a woman!

(PS, I bought her a new car for her 40th on Monday, gave it to her last week

, and thinking back on it, I should have gone for the Refrence series

)

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-22-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over-Head

Each to their own DC.
As far as playing with authority, I wouldn't play a song on stage if I couldn't own it period!
Even imporved.
There's things in life people can deal with, a stage is a tough one for me. I love the music, but for some reaqson fear the crowd.
Much like some people fear the dak, mice, etc.
Not really a phobia, if it were I wouldn't have played semi-pro/pro back in my teens and 20's.
I got past the phobia, still have the fear.
But I manage it, I toss my cokies twice.
Once just before I go on stage, once as soon as I get behind my kit, and i'm good for the rest of the night.
All the guy's I've played with have tried different "cures"
Half a drink, half a joint, compleatly wrecked.
Don't matter if I'm loaded or stright, I hurl, I play great!

And that's all that matters!

Halfcan · 02-22-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Neil Peart.

Best evar-no close 2nd!!

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-22-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Best evar-no close 2nd!!

Ahem...

Over-Head · 02-22-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Best evar-no close 2nd!!

Sorry, Tommy Alderidge, Matt Sorum, Vinny Appice, and the man who shares my birthday "The Ultimate showman" Tommy Lee
I'd say are my biggest influences

Archie F. Swin · 02-23-2009, 08:06 AM

yep...thread [pretty close to] over

beach tribe · 02-23-2009, 08:40 AM

I cant wait till I'm married, and have to get permission from my wife to have or do anything.

02-21-2009, 10:37 AM
Over-Head Boom, Boom , Crash Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In my shed Casino cash: $9995760	Now that's a woman! So, Feeling a "bit better" (been suffering a cold and house bound for 3 days), the Wife and I venture out to do some errands. I go by a job site, pay my painter etc... We end up at Long and McQuaid formerly "musicstop" and I’m looking through their new building which compared to their last store now has a HUGE percussion section. I spy a 6 pcs Pearl Masters Series Shell pack for an amazing $2499.00 (Up here in the great white north at the END of Canada, it’s an "amazing" price) http://www.pearldrum.com/products/dr.../features.aspx Maple of course!! And low and behold, their Silver sparkle fade to Black. Raiders colors baby!! I fell in love with them. Any drummer would! Which is something since all through my drumming career, and even a few of my guitars during my lead playing days were all Red, Wine, Burgundy etc. I didn’t want the "Classic bad guy black" although my one exception is my 68' Les Paul Back to the story... I’m saying with a smile, "one day you’ll be mine" The wife up and say’s, "If you build it, they will come" I lost my drum room when the little guy was born 2 yerars ago. I finally made a small "jam" space in a back room, but seldom ever get to play. I’m "in a band" as such, we play a few times a year, strictly 4/4 time covers, mostly glam metal I played so much 20 years ago I can do blindfolded, thus practice isn’t a required thing for us, but we do anyway, and after the first 2 songs of the night we all know why we should more often. By the end of the first set were back on track, and by the end of the night were smoken’. The Kit I have now is a result of losing all my gear during a divorce 8 years ago. I lost my Pearls, Zeldjin’s, rack, amps, PA, the whole she-bang. I finally got the urge to play again so bad, I went to Musicstop, paid $25 a week on a set of "beginner/intermediate" drums. Peavey International II’s. The kit it’s self isn’t bad for poplar shells,and for what my options were at the time, they were the best I could afford. The hardware of course is junk. I’ve added a Pearl double kick (use a second kick for shows) Set of B8 Sabians (yeah yeah I know, Rookie stuff, but a ride, crash, splash, 13HH’s, and a free crash for $125 is a set you don’t have when your broke!) Along the way mre has been aded to the kit, and all of my hardware changed is now is either Gibraltar, or Pearl. -My buddies’s son is developing into a monster lead player, but he’s only 15. No prob we have a venue here on the Island "all ages" -They want to play once a month Still no prob, I can fit it in for something I love -The want to try my favotie trick in the book Different set each night, Never same show twice, which is a standerd here on the island. PROBLEM** That means LOTS of rehearsal. I’ve been threatening for quite some time to build a small 12x14 out in the back yard down by the tree line for a "jam room" I mean make it right, insulated etc. A studio if you please. Then I could get back all my gear including my back breaking 200lbs a piece Yamaha HR-1 Bass bins, both my Peavey CS800's and my board. I’d have my own little stage made up, and re-live some of my teenage glory days jamming to CD’s or having a few of the boy’s over. Last night the wife looked at me and said. "Yes! If you build your studio you can have them. You don’t ask for anything, you seldom go out you don’t even drink much anymore, and you worked your ass of to get your new truck last year for your 40ith. And I know how much you love drumming, so yes, if you build it, they will come!" I didn’t know wether to laugh or cry. But now that 12x14 is gonna be 14x16 Now that’s a woman! (PS, I bought her a new car for her 40th on Monday, gave it to her last week , and thinking back on it, I should have gone for the Refrence series ) Last edited by Over-Head; 02-22-2009 at 08:06 PM..
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