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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porcupine_tree
Porcupine Tree originated in 1987 as something of a collaborative hoax between Steven Wilson and Malcolm Stocks. Inspired somewhat by the big bands, such as Pink Floyd, that dominated the music scene during their youth, the two decided to form a fictional legendary rock band named The Porcupine Tree. Wilson obliged the creation with several hours of music to provide "evidence" of its existence. The two also fabricated details such as band members, album titles and backstory. The backstory purportedly included events such as meeting at a '70s rock festival, and several trips in and out of prison. I say, tell the truth to the radio station, but after that 1) build upon the mystique of the band. 2) Work the musician's network. Find people that you can work with and form the band. 3) Fly in a manager from New Jersey :D who happens to play guitar. Work it man...go for it.

Don't forget, there's always the Steely Dan approach too! They did not do a live show for forever.]]> Opinions and Polls Blueline https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/paged/2/#post-294505 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/paged/2/#post-294475 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:27:08 +0000
Wes: Heh, that's no work. I've got all the songs still in their mix-stage so I can just load them and mute whichever track I want. But I'm not too sure how much that'll work, it'll be more studio then live. But It's definitely an option.]]> Opinions and Polls Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/paged/2/#post-294475 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/paged/2/#post-294460 Fri, 30 May 2008 06:24:15 +0000 Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/paged/2/#post-294460 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294452 Fri, 30 May 2008 05:35:41 +0000 Opinions and Polls spides https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294452 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294436 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:42:13 +0000 I have read some good advice here. I would add, just use your artistic skills and create the performance.
for a radio live taping gig you could bring your 'band' on a disc and then sing or play. it was pretty cool when David Byrne walked on stage with a boombox playing a drum loop. he then sang and played. he pretty much dispelled the 'band' mythic.
you have a lot of ways to go now. don't let them 'make you'. what you have produced has their attention.
you can format yourself to the situation and not be compromised.

on the other hand, dude! you need a band? I have a guitar ; when and where is the gig?]]> Opinions and Polls dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294436 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294424 Fri, 30 May 2008 03:53:58 +0000 Multiple Personality Disorder and each personality plays a
different part in the band.

I'd go with the truth (whichever it may be)

John]]> Opinions and Polls Celt https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294424 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294413 Fri, 30 May 2008 02:08:48 +0000
Now get to work and record everything except maybe guitar. Then go in and punch a button and play guitar and sing to your recordings. I know a fellow who did this and it was a great show.

You never know, this might be your big break, get to work.]]> Opinions and Polls Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294413 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294371 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:19:33 +0000
Dan]]> Opinions and Polls Dan T. https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294371 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294364 Thu, 29 May 2008 21:38:16 +0000 Of course it's weird.
I meant Arjan and Peter instead of Arjen and Sleutelwhatever too.]]> Opinions and Polls KR2 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294364 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294363 Thu, 29 May 2008 21:33:38 +0000
Ken: that's pretty weird, you spell 'sleutelbos' with an o in the middle, and that's exactly how you'd pronounce it in Dutch. Did you know that or was it just a weird coinsidence?]]> Opinions and Polls Ignar Hillström https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/facing-problems-with-a-gig/#post-294363