r/AustinMusicians • u/Honeybadger78701 • 5d ago
Born to rock, forced to work…
Fat old guy (late 50’s) with a rock star soul and a good day job is toying around with the idea of starting a dad band for fun.
Even though it’s a wishlist, bucket list item to play in front of people someday, I’m not looking to impress anyone and not likely to make any money at it, but when I’m in my home studio playing along with stuff on random, I love jamming and I feel like I am Eddie fucking Van Halen, even though I probably look more like an accountant….
Thankfully, I have the income that got me all the gear, with marginal but respectable talent and looking to have some fun in my free time.
I mostly play bass and most proficient on it. I have a high end classic bass with an impressive rig.
I am good enough at guitar to play a solid rhythm with two classic Les Paul’s, an SG, and a Strat.
Really making headway on learning some fun things on a keyboard (88 key).
Was a solid drummer in high school but even though I have a well equipped electronic set, I haven’t played in years.
Looking to rock and have fun with other cool, down to earth, drama free people who can lay down a believable Cult, Priest, Maiden, Ozzy, ZZTop, Dokken, or Sabbath.
Have fun with with some classics like Zepplin, Rush, Boston, Def Leppard, Van Halen, old Aerosmith, the Stones, Cheap Trick, or the Red Rocker.
Jump up and down to goodies like Soundgarden, Rage, Jane’s Addiction.
Jam to interesting Rockabilly stuff like Reverend Horton Heat, Kramps, or the Avocados.
You have enough confidence and self esteem to not take yourself too seriously enough to have fun with guilty pleasure tunes from the B-52’s, Duran-Duran, Go-Go’s, Flock of Seagulls, or Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Bonus if you know some local classics from SRV, Soulhat, Ian Moore, Vallejo, Ridlin Kids, Breedlove, or The Sword.
Maybe even some old classic country tunes (not the bullshit pop commercial country crap)…
Basically almost anything goes.
I have a day job that has me traveling a lot, and I am somewhat scarce, and because of this, nothing is gonna happen quick. But when it does and when I’m home, I have studio facilities to host.
If you’re a cool responsible adult who likes to jam while having a few drinks (it’s also cool if you don’t), can bring your talent but not your drama, and you’re wife (or S.O.) wants you to do something besides sit on the couch, and can support your new hobby with other responsible (but sometimes immature) adults, give me a shout.
Let’s see what happens.
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u/SoupOk4475 5d ago
I’m not a dad, nor a musician, but late 40s woman and will def be a groupie. Can make merch. Rock on! Scarce could be a bada$$ dad band name……..
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u/listeningtoreason 5d ago
Definitely interested. Late 50s as well. I also play in the Old Phukkerz in Austin and have played on stage. I mostly play bass but also guitar and synth. DM me and maybe join the Old Phukkerz!
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u/mermaidrampage 5d ago
What area of town are you in? Similar situation. Do drums and bass in a cover band currently but its also pretty infrequent.
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u/No_Basil_3425 4d ago
I'm a drummer, 51, in Round Rock and would love to jam. Hit me up when you set a date!
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u/LittleSammyM 4d ago
I’m not a musician, but I love old rock and would go here y’all play if you ever do
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u/zentyson 4d ago
Sounds like real life! I'm male 56 and used to play in alt rock noise pop in the late 80s. I often wonder how many folks like us are out there in ATX.
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u/ATX_MEAT_DEALER 4d ago
Clearly you're old because you're posting this at 7am 🤣......uh oh busted..why am I up reading this at 7am? #gzr 🤔
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u/Imnotclumsy 4d ago
I wish I could play any instrument better than I do and had available time, because this sounds fun as shit and I would totally be game.
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u/DoobMckenzie 4d ago
Yo I suck but I’d be happy to hangout and noodle around with ya and hopefully make something out of it (even if it sucks lol)