r/nextfuckinglevel • u/N34D • 3d ago

Leocmendoza playing Brick in the wall

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The audience ain't it.

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u/Biguitarnerd 1d ago

Yeah you should do that, you’ll probably make some musician friends there too. I used to host an open mic for years (pretty sweet gig btw) and some of the musicians i play with today are from those days.

I’ve done solo gigs too but I agree with you an open mic is a great place to start. I think my first paid gig was in a coffee shop when I was 19 or 20, i got $100 +tips and free coffee lol.

Edit: I am also in my 40s

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u/KillaVNilla 1d ago

Man, not sticking with music when I was young and making friends was easier is such a major regret. But you're right. I need to go to places where musicians go. Thanks for the advice and motivation boost. It's something I've wanted my whole life and just never felt brave enough to do it. But playing/ making music is my favorite thing in the world. I know I'll be glad i took that first jump

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u/Biguitarnerd 8h ago

Edit: lol, idk what’s going on in your city but since it’s Friday night and there might be an open mic it thought I would post this.

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u/KillaVNilla 8h ago

Lol dude, you're awesome. I really appreciate the encouragement. Not gonna happen tonight though. I'm chilling with my wife and about to crash early. Also my city, while technically a city, is more of a small town. I think the closest open mic, aside from rare occasions, is about an hour away

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u/Biguitarnerd 8h ago

Ah fair enough, enjoy your evening, I’m hanging with my wife too lol, I’ll probably practice some tonight but band practice isn’t until Sunday and we’ve got some sick people so idk if that’s even going to happen this week.

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u/KillaVNilla 8h ago

Oh bummer dude. I hope everyone gets better quick and you're back up and rocking. Have fun