Being in a band in high school is way different than being in one as an adult... sometimes. Whether you started a cover band in your parents' garage or counted on your mom for rides to practice, these are the few and fleeting moments you may (or may not) miss as a grownup.
When you're a teenager: the prom gig is gold
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You guys probably thought you'd be the next ZZ Top, too.
When you're an adult: the wedding gig is gold
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Bills = PAID.
When you're a teenager: you get to shows in your mom's minivan
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Riding in style (i.e., with a working AC).
When you're an adult: you get to shows in your crappy tour van
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Better take auto shop class before you graduate!
When you're a teenager: your mom is your number-one fan
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Granted, the Biebz probably had a slightly different high school band experience than you did.
When you're an adult: your mom is still your number-one fan
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Better keep her as your plus one!
When you're a teenager: no gigs on school nights
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That's why you gotta pick the slackers for your band, man!
When you're an adult: no gigs on work nights (you hope)
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Homework and school nights seem easy after trying to balance a band with a job and a family.
When you're a teenager: you do your homework on the way to shows
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You might actually graduate!
When you're an adult: you take care of band business on the way to shows
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You might actually eat next week! See: 9 Smart Uses of Your Time When You're Stuck in a Tour Van
When you're a teenager: you're the best band in town
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You all know you're the coolest kids on the block.
When you're an adult: maybe not so much...
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Let's face it... growing up can be a bummer!
Being an adult doesn't have to suck! Get yourself a solid music career strategy and maybe, one day, you'll have a tour vehicle with AC again.
Dylan Welsh is a freelance musician and music journalist, based in Seattle, WA. He currently plays in multiple Seattle bands, interns at Mirror Sound Studio, and writes for the Sonicbids blog. Visit his website for more information.
