Snowy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 My oldest has been asked to join a band! He is at college on a music course (band work, stage management etc) and his ultimate goal is to make a living as a drummer. Well yesterday he met with a local band who have been looking for a drummer, and has been invited to stay with them! First gig in 6 weeks!!! (sadly it is a private party so I can't go and cheer him on ) They are only a young band, doing heavy metal covers, but it is a start, and I am so proud of him - just had to tell everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Fantastic . Many congrats to him . (Heavy metal covers - my kind of thing .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 YAY!! tell him well done!! What does he think of his music course? I have been looking at what i will do when i have finished my A Levels. I am very musical and have been wondering about doing some sort of music course ... Kitbag xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 YAY!! tell him well done!! What does he think of his music course? I have been looking at what i will do when i have finished my A Levels. I am very musical and have been wondering about doing some sort of music course ... Kitbag xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thank you! He's loving the course - but it is very practical based, lots of studio work and working with sound systems and stuff, not 'proper' music (although I would say 50% of the time they are working in 'bands'). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Very well done and the very best of luck Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Wow. Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done to him, Snowy. You'll have to keep us up to date with his progress. We want to be the first to know when he's about to be famous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done Snowy Howells Jr!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 That's fabulous....I thought he looked very musical when I met him One day, when he's rich and famous, he'll be able to keep you in chicken food!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 oooh well done that DS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done Owlet!!! Is that what you call a young owl? It's nice when people achieve there goals! See Britain has got talent! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Thank you! He's loving the course - but it is very practical based, lots of studio work and working with sound systems and stuff, not 'proper' music (although I would say 50% of the time they are working in 'bands'). Sounds like Music Tech. And as a musician, I would disagree with you, it is 'proper' music. Without the techies hardly any live or recorded music could happen. They are vitally important and their aural skills (getting the balance right between instruments/voices etc) can make or break a performance. Excellent news though Snowy. I'm really pleased for him and hope it all goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Brilliant news Snowy! I hope he loves every second of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done that drummer! I can feel a Phil Collins income coming on! I bought my son a drum kit for his last birthday, he absolutely loves it, he has to drum on absolutely everything he gets his hands on (mind you he is only 3! ) Hope he enjoys the gig and it leads on to bigger and better things! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 How cool it that. I love heavy metal. If they play over Hitchin way let me know. What are they called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 What are they called? Good question! Obviously something memorable as he forgot I'll let you know when I find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations I hope he has a great time...and that it leads to bigger and better things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 That's fantastic - Well done Snowy Jnr. I bet he'll love it. My cousin is a drummer and plays with about four different bands - all different styles, mostly just for fun. He is in his 30s now, it's a huge part of his social life and he plays the odd gig to top up his day job wages. ES has just started drum lessons and is tapping rhythms on anything that will sit still long enough. I've never seen him so gripped by an activity before - I fear we may be sound-proofing his bedroom before long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thats brillaint - well done to your DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
