I’ve been paying more attention to universal signs, moving toward them instead of away. Ive never been one to believe things “just happen” without reason. But I have often been fearful to follow or try or move or do. , I’m learning when you open yourself up to things both big and small to the ordinary and the extraordinary, life can be more fun.
A week or so ago I was looking for work and I walked into a large music store. I thought it might be cool to work in a music store except for the fact I don’t know much about many of the instruments or equipment they have. I own a drum kit - i know a little about that, I know a little about amps and other sound equipment and lighting. Anyway, there was a guy in there looking at guitar pedals and boards and all sorts of shit equipment for guitars that I’ve seen post-rock bands use. A piece of plywood on the floor with pedals and looping devices and reverb thingies bolted down on it. I asked him if he played any post-rock-instrumental music and he said he was in a band and they were heavily influenced by Explosions in the Sky, Grails, Mogwai, Sigur Ros, Moonlit sailor, and others. He asked if i played and i told him I have Garage Band and a Studio app on my ipad and i have drums out in my garage. He invited me to check out his band , they were practicing later and gave me the address. I took this as one of those signs. Like what if I actually get to play in some kind of post-rock band? or I manage them or something crazy. what if? right.
I Go. I drive to the address and pull up to a building, it’s school rooms and a big ass Cross. It’s a Calvary Chapel Church. It turns out his band is a Christian post-rock/indie band. They play at the church every Sunday service and get to use one of the class rooms to practice during the week. No wonder he was so friendly and nice. Ha. I was ready to peel out and head back home. But , what the hell, i was here- I’m doing this whole follow the signs thing and all….
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