Post by TBird on Dec 3, 2020 8:33:52 GMT -5
I retired 13 yrs ago from my day-job. I wanted to devote more time to my music but it wasn't till I moved to Florida 7 yrs ago that I began my music "career." I played open mics for awhile and realized how many talented people there were around me. When I got into some working bands, I really stepped up the woodshedding and practice, both with my guitar playing and singing. Eventually, I got my own group together and was playing regularly at the Legion/Elks/Eagles type venues where the older audiences appreciated my 50's-70's music.
Then COVID shut things down with bars being ordered to close. When they opened up again at the end of last year, I elected not to go back and take chances with my health or that of my band members while the virus is still raging. I'm still sitting it out, waiting for the vaccine.
By the time I feel safe, it may be too late for me, a 72 yr old geezer of modest talents. I've retired from open mics as I feel self-conscious about being 20 years older than everybody else. I'm seeing younger guys (kids in their 50's) taking those service club gigs. I may find that I've aged out of the market. If that's the case, I'll keep jamming with my buddies as long as I can. We still get together weekly, but it's not the same without the motivation of upcoming gigs.
Then COVID shut things down with bars being ordered to close. When they opened up again at the end of last year, I elected not to go back and take chances with my health or that of my band members while the virus is still raging. I'm still sitting it out, waiting for the vaccine.
By the time I feel safe, it may be too late for me, a 72 yr old geezer of modest talents. I've retired from open mics as I feel self-conscious about being 20 years older than everybody else. I'm seeing younger guys (kids in their 50's) taking those service club gigs. I may find that I've aged out of the market. If that's the case, I'll keep jamming with my buddies as long as I can. We still get together weekly, but it's not the same without the motivation of upcoming gigs.
