jgwoods said:
...I don't really have the drive to perform. It is not what interests me. I like playing with others and getting in the groove, don't care if I ever get a solo.
If I can play well enough to contribute them I am happy.
That's pretty much how I feel anymore.
I still gig, but I've had a bellyful of it and only stay in it for the social aspects of playing with friends.
I'm pretty happy at home on my couch with my D40 and a bottle of diet green tea anymore.
the show for me is now the beautiful (Guild) guitar sound, when my fingers go to the right places. :roll:
When I do get a call to play out I love to stay in the backline with the rhythm chores. I've said everything I ever wanted to state in a solo a buzzilion times (not bad for only six licks).
Tonight (Saturday) I have a jazz gig up the coast in a lil' ol' cafe, with friends. I'll take a few solos no doubt, but I get just as much music thought across playing chords in the background. It's just as satisfying to me now.