Band Explanation

Since this wasn't very clear, the band that I joined is actually a cover band.  We play mostly 70s and 80s rock, but now that I'm in the band we can do some more ballads, duets, and songs with saxophone in it.  There is a drummer, two guitar players, one bass player, two keyboard players, and now two singers.  I'll soon be doing back-up, some lead, and sax.  Right now, since we're still doing songs from they're old set list, I'm not doing much other than back-up but I think that will change.  Also, we only get to practice together only once or twice a month, for two hours at a time.  We have to rent studio space in order to practice and everyone has a pretty busy work schedule.  This is Japan after all.  The name of the band is "Blast From the Past."

The kinds of songs that we've sung...  here is our set-list from last night.  There were a few more but I'll leave you with a basic impression.

-Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf
- Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie and the Blowfish
- Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
-Rock And Roll All Night - Kiss
-You Really Got me - Van Halen
-Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Elton John
- Jump - Van Halen
- Long Train Runnin' - Doobie Brothers
-You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
- We're An American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
-Play That Funky Music White Boy - Wild Cherry


As you can see, we're not playing at big venues, so it's not a big or well known band.  We don't get paid for anything, so everyone is in the band for fun.  Some of the members are actually in more than one band, in addition to their full-time jobs and having families.  I think all of the members are pretty talented, so it's fun so far.

I hope you're all well, and hang in there if you're not.

Lana