Ricky Maymi is a long serving guitarist in the Brian Jonestown Massacre and he’s doing a one off performance with Steve Kilbey of The Church this Saturday night in Melbourne at Ding Dong Lounge as part of Tone Deaf’s 1st Birthday celebrations. This is a performance of Steve Kilbey’s work with The Church, solo and collaborations and is backed by a full band. Ahead of his gig, Ricky shared with us his ten best and worst things about being in a band.
10 best things about being in a band
The ability to forget one’s self during a performance
The start of the band’s career, everything is fresh and inspired
The free records – you can trade in the ones you don’t like ;-)
Getting to play with bands you love
The free clothing
The free equipment/endorsements
The notoriety
Getting paid to be yourself doing something you love
Visiting so many different places regularly
Last but not least, the fans
10 worst things about being in a band
The hours
The loneliness
The sycophants
The drugs/booze
The detractors
The money matters
The loud music that you don’t want to hear
Soundchecks
The “biz”
Arguing
