Chick Singers: The Sarah Palin Chronicles.

[songsmith]

more drama in that type of situation which is intensified when one of the guys in the band is banging the singer and when they have problems the entire band has issues

Whew, yeah, another pitfall of girls in the band... of course guys COULD just keep it in their pants, but no, they gotta ruin it.

I hate to make it sound like I'm picking on the girls, I really do, but someone mentioned another issue in the girl-singer department: Many girls think they can sing. Is there a woman alive who hasn't sung into a hairbrush to her favorite record at some point in their youth? Karaoke strengthens their delusion, they sing, and then guys go nuts for the hot chick, despite her barely being able to carry a tune. I myself am guilty of perpetuating the vocalist dream of a certain barmaid who has no business going anywhere near a microphone, despite having boobies that make the angels sing. I like to think I'm a bit more mature than that, but a feller sees those things, and "sure, Darlin', you can sing backup!"
A good female singer is hard to find because we ask so much as musicians. It goes beyond looks, and I personally ask a lot BECAUSE she's a woman. I don't want her shaking her ass, because I want the music to do the talking. Being attractive is nice, but being good at what you do is very attractive to me.
I've heard Ruschelle on the BYR over the years, great singer (and funny as hell, apparently), and you kinda get the idea she'd kick the sh*t out of you if you pushed her. That's the stuff. Trace, I was at the Railroader's gig a few weeks ago, you were jumping around, hitting the high-notes with force and enthusiasm... I told Hawk you'd better dial it back some, nobody can keep up that pace... that was a woman obviously having a full-on good time being herself. The 70's rock influence was so clear, the experience and chops were obvious.
Again, I like female bandmembers, and if you go out and do your craft, and spend some time in the trenches getting your hands dirty with the boys, that's how it's meant to be, you go, girl.
If you don't, come back when you do.
------------->JMS

[Bag]

If you don't learn to play an instrument, you'll just be a singer, like BadDazeRob! ...

... note that I'm just saying looking and singing pretty ain't enough. I feel the exact same way about bare-chested dudes with six-pack abs and a really cool way of holding an SM-58. He's pretty, but can he throw down? And will he help load out? -------->JMS

Hey, just because I'm pretty doesn't mean that I can't throw down!!!

And what is this "load out" of which you speak?!?

r:>)

You know. It's when you lug your microphone over and put it in it's case, and carry it to your car.

[BDR]

And what is this "load out" of which you speak?!?

r:>)

You know. It's when you lug your microphone over and put it in it's case, and carry it to your car.

That effer is heavy, you know ...

Don't hate me because i'm beautiful.

r:>)

[DirtySanchez]

If you don't learn to play an instrument, you'll just be a singer, like BadDazeRob! ...

... note that I'm just saying looking and singing pretty ain't enough. I feel the exact same way about bare-chested dudes with six-pack abs and a really cool way of holding an SM-58. He's pretty, but can he throw down? And will he help load out? -------->JMS

Hey, just because I'm pretty doesn't mean that I can't throw down!!!

And what is this "load out" of which you speak?!?

r:>)

You know. It's when you lug your microphone over and put it in it's case, and carry it to your car.

That's what bass players are for.

[CHICKSINGA]

Well said, Ann and Nancy still have it. We got to catch them in Hershey several weeks ago. They were awsome. I didn't see them carring equipment . They sure carried the band. Tracy if you ever want to do a Heart revival gig let me know.. I have a new dolly with balloon tires LOL.
Well get her done.

God Bless Deb Bush

Hey Deb, thankd for the offer! These days I'm trying to phase out classic rock for blues. I'm diggin on learning Joss Stone, Aretha, Chaka & soul stuff. If I ever change me mind, I'll let ya know! - Trace

[metalchurch]

I myself am guilty of perpetuating the vocalist dream of a certain barmaid who has no business going anywhere near a microphone, despite having boobies that make the angels sing.------------->JMS

Hahahaa! first laugh of the day!

[Gorr]

My favorite ad in any rockpage classified is

Singer Needed (Female)

God forbid you spend some time practicing your songs or doing the leg work to get some good shows with good crowds. No, no, here we go. Instead, let's get a chick singer so the drooling masses will come to salivate at the front of the stage.

If the only qualification needed for any of you is breasts and a vagina, get your head checked. Estrogen does not qualify you to be the vice president, secretary of state or singer. I think the qualification for that last one is actually being able to sing.

Are there women qualified to do all of these things and more? Hell yes!

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robably more than there are men for all I know. Just try in the future to place your hopes on the pipes and not the pups.

This thread is total bullshit and i think DW is just jealous of all the bands with female singers that have had success. I know for a fact that our singer Lily practices her ass off and does more then her share at gigs helping set up and tear down equipment as well as doing her job on the stage and not just flaunting her tits and vagina around as you have put it. Maybe you need some more practice to get your band to the point that all the other good bands around here are already at. So dont stereotype other girls and bands on here because you cant cut it or bring a crowd into your shows. My band Nitekast had 2 males singers for the longest time and finally we decided we would like to play some female fronted fronted rock and brought Lily in to do that. Whats the problem with that. She may bring in some more guys because of her looks but hey that's been going on forever in music. Vagina rules the world right. I've also seen male front men bring in alot of chicks to a show but I dont hear you complaining about that. I dont wanna start a fight on here but just show some more class in a public forum like this where many females and bands with females in them like to look around. Sheesh.

I agree too


what about Pat Benatar, Janis Joplin, Heart, etc etc

[slackin@dabass]

If you don't learn to play an instrument, you'll just be a singer, like BadDazeRob! ...

... note that I'm just saying looking and singing pretty ain't enough. I feel the exact same way about bare-chested dudes with six-pack abs and a really cool way of holding an SM-58. He's pretty, but can he throw down? And will he help load out? -------->JMS

Hey, just because I'm pretty doesn't mean that I can't throw down!!!

And what is this "load out" of which you speak?!?

r:>)

You know. It's when you lug your microphone over and put it in it's case, and carry it to your car.

isn't that what the sound guy is for??

[Naga]

Let me set things straight for those that think I'm just bashing. First off, there are some very good bands with female singers (obviously), female guitarists, pianists, xylophone and every other darn thing out there. But I challenge you to turn on American Idol or Americas Got Talent one day. The fact is 99% of people think they can sing and 98.9% suck out loud. The fact is, it's not as easy as it looks (or sounds I guess). So the strategy of any serious band should not be to immediately cut down their field of choices by one half.

As for those bands just using the T&A, I have listed none and will list none. If everyone on this board is as experienced or knowledgable as they say, you already know where I'm coming from.

Thanks for the lively debate.

Long and short of it dude,... I expect nothing less from a girl in the band than from a guy. I don't put up with arrogant and overly lazy guys in music, and that doesn't change for a girl in a band. Haul your stuff, help me with mine, I'll help you with yours

I've been blessed with some REALLY awesome, absolutely TALENTED girls in bands, and by a certain example, I know we bend over backwards for each other. But if I ever got a girl who would go smoke a cigarette and drink a beer while we're getting stuff out, I'd walk over and ask her why she's not hauling stuff. If she gave me attitude, that'd be the first big issue over the next band meeting. Now fortunately, that hasn't had to be the case, but still

Comparing American Idol and all those other shitty prime-time shows to the real world of music,... Well Hell man, why not go ask one of the Backstreet Boys if they wanna front your band

Long and short of it,... Guys and girls aren't so different when you separate what you desire and what you don't from what you need and what you don't in music. For the sake of music, there's a defining point and having boobs or a cock doesn't define shit to me. I'm sure the vast majority of Rockpage can agree

We're all professional amateurs. We can at least be professional even when we suck too

[Lisa]

When I get as old as Lily is from Nitekast, I too want to be in a band....wait...I've already passed her a long long long time ago. I missed my chance.

She still reminds me of the lead from shotgun wedding from the 80's/90's......

We have had Silver Sunday in our place...Cathy works the crowd and can sing!

Then we have had Kitty Whip...and I tell you what...they are top notch when it comes down to be professional and kicking butt on the music. The crowd loves them. Sure, I do think that them being all female gets the people in to see them...but its the music that keeps the fans happy that they paid a cover to do so.

We've had Killin' Time at our place....and Vicki is a very qualified singer and performer.

Each band with a female lead does well...some better than others as far as the numbers but I can honestly say that we've never had a complaint on the quality of the music from the fans.

Yes, I also know of people who are looking to build another "female only" band....it could be good but it could be a wreck waiting to happen.

On the other side of the coin, there are all male bands out there too....and some suck. Others rock. Of course, none of the ones that ever played for us sucked

[Gorr]

Comparing American Idol and all those other shitty prime-time shows to the real world of music,... Well Hell man, why not go ask one of the Backstreet Boys if they wanna front your band


never watch that bullshit myself, I rather watch paint dry.....................
Long and short of it,... Guys and girls aren't so different when you separate what you desire and what you don't from what you need and what you don't in music. For the sake of music, there's a defining point and having boobs or a cock doesn't define shit to me. I'm sure the vast majority of Rockpage can agree

We're all professional amateurs. We can at least be professional even when we suck too [/quote]

at least they are honest................

[CHICKSINGA]

Trace, I was at the Railroader's gig a few weeks ago, you were jumping around, hitting the high-notes with force and enthusiasm... I told Hawk you'd better dial it back some, nobody can keep up that pace... that was a woman obviously having a full-on good time being herself. The 70's rock influence was so clear, the experience and chops were obvious.------------->JMS

Thanks, honey! Believe it or not I do that all night long, sometimes 3 gigs a week (when we're lucky). Unless I've got bronchitis. The secret is forcing thru the diaphragm, 5 hour energy drink and a kick ass fan blasting me in the face!! !

[Banned]

Hey, just because I'm pretty doesn't mean that I can't throw down!!!

And what is this "load out" of which you speak?!?

r:>)
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Rob I agree you are real eyecandy mewoooooo..and one of the best entertainers in Central Pa.
Deb

[Colton]

Who gives a rats ass if I have a damn ax wound or a penis.

Just about fell off my chair....

[d3w177]

My friend Gorr puts out my point quite simply actually. Guys and girls aren't that different. It doesn't make a popcorn's fart difference if one has an inny or an outy. That's precisely why the bonafide occupational qualification of "female singer needed" is a complete waste. Let me give you what I think is an awesome example of this. Listen to [i]Just Begin Again[/i] by Spinal Tap. Cher and David St. Hubbins sing a beautiful harmony together. Cher gets the low part and David gets the high part. If it's a certain sound you're looking for, test the singer's range, not the singer's sex.

[REDillon]

Sometimes you need to test out the singer by having sex....it's a rough business.

[BDR]

Sometimes you need to test out the singer by having sex....it's a rough business.

I'm glad that wasn't part of the deal when I first auditioned with old sKool...

r:>)

[moxham123]

Well said, Ann and Nancy still have it. We got to catch them in Hershey several weeks ago. They were awsome. I didn't see them carring equipment . They sure carried the band. Tracy if you ever want to do a Heart revival gig let me know.. I have a new dolly with balloon tires LOL.
Well get her done.

There is a strong effort to get Heart inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and I think it is long overdue. Click here for more information.

http://pamusician.net/Heart.html

[CHICKSINGA]

Heart has had more influence on TRUE female musicians than any other band. The fact that Madonna, who has launched nothing but 1000's of wannabe fake Popsters, is in the Hall of Fame and Heart is not is LUDICROUS!
JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED!!!

Thanks for the alert!


Trace

[DirtySanchez]

Sometimes you need to test out the singer by having sex....it's a rough business.

I got "jumped in" to Fedup.

[REDillon]

That's sounds reasonable. Sometimes you just gotta "take it." That's how ya learn to reach the high notes.

[dayzichick]

Terri from Ribbon Grass here . . . everybody duck. Basically if I weren't in the band, there wouldn't be a band because I do the bookings, the negotiations with bar owners, the website design and update, all the marketing, all the scheduling of practices, meetings, set up times, the burning of CDs to learn new songs and the networking with the crowd to make sure people come back, hiring sound people, and take care of all the whining and BS that goes along with the job of managing the band. There isn't one day that goes by that I don't do something for the band . . . Oh yeah, I sing too. All that while all the boys have to do is show up, plug in and play. So this is an instance where I do the majority of the work. It would be nice if someone else handled all of that and I just showed up and sang.

[REDillon]

Can you find time to get in the kitchen and make me some pie? Oooh, and if you wipe my delicate butt for me when my body is done using the pie for it's nutrients I promise to smack you with an open hand. You know you love drinking (and gigging) with me.

[floodcitybrass]

Terri from Ribbon Grass here . . . everybody duck. Basically if I weren't in the band, there wouldn't be a band because I do the bookings, the negotiations with bar owners, the website design and update, all the marketing, all the scheduling of practices, meetings, set up times, the burning of CDs to learn new songs and the networking with the crowd to make sure people come back, hiring sound people, and take care of all the whining and BS that goes along with the job of managing the band. There isn't one day that goes by that I don't do something for the band . . . Oh yeah, I sing too. All that while all the boys have to do is show up, plug in and play. So this is an instance where I do the majority of the work. It would be nice if someone else handled all of that and I just showed up and sang.

Ditto that here.
It definately takes some self sacrafice to keep a band sucessful.
I don't know about your situatation, but the people in my band are appreciative of the work I put into. The pat on the back is priceless sometimes.

[songsmith]

Terri from Ribbon Grass here . . . everybody duck. Basically if I weren't in the band, there wouldn't be a band because I do the bookings, the negotiations with bar owners, the website design and update, all the marketing, all the scheduling of practices, meetings, set up times, the burning of CDs to learn new songs and the networking with the crowd to make sure people come back, hiring sound people, and take care of all the whining and BS that goes along with the job of managing the band. There isn't one day that goes by that I don't do something for the band . . . Oh yeah, I sing too. All that while all the boys have to do is show up, plug in and play. So this is an instance where I do the majority of the work. It would be nice if someone else handled all of that and I just showed up and sang.

In an all-male band, somebody has to do all that AND hump gear. Oh, and learn, practice, buy, and maintain an instrument and all the items that pertain to it, like amps, cables, pedals, stands, etc. Countless hours spent just on learning the instrument. I sing, too.
Actually, the band WOULD exist if I weren't in it, which is one of the reasons I try to be a valuable asset to the team. ---->JMS