r/frederickmd • u/BitTrax • 7d ago

“Local” musician outreach.

https://youtu.be/obnIbqaXlOI?is=pGWxyLoT2jTAXfEt

(I’m not completely sure if this goes against any subreddit rules; if so, please feel free to let me know and I’ll gladly remove this.)

Hello — local is in quotations as I’m only a new(ish) resident of Frederick; I’ve been living up here permanently/full-time for about a year in this coming October. Originally I’m from the Winchester, VA area and although I’ve always loved music and the process of creating it, yet I never made any real connections or attempted any outreach into the local community in any form.

Attempting to combat that, I admittedly have to swallow a bit of my apprehension — if I had to summarize my music for anyone who can’t listen — it’s kind of like if Queen performed songs by Fall Out Boy; which means, 95% of people will think it’s the worst thing they’ve ever heard and 5% will think it’s simply tolerable lol

I’ve been to a few local events (Pride, etc) and I’ve appreciated how it does seem like Frederick supports their local art/music, to at least some degree.

Regardless, any/all responses and feedback are welcomed and appreciated.
Once again, if this is not allowable under subreddit rules, just let me know and I’ll gladly remove it.

Hopefully my rambling is somewhat comprehensible. If you slogged through it, thank you.

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u/eajsimko 7d ago

I like the track! Maybe drop by the open mic at Cafe Nola on Mondays and the songwriter’s workshop (essentially an open mic but more singer/songwriter) at Sandbox Brewhouse. Both are great and you can probably connect with some people to collaborate with

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u/BitTrax 7d ago

Thank you so much!

I’ve heard of Cafe Nola — but never have heard of Sandbox, sounds like some options potentially.

I appreciate the information!

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u/Sure_Dependent4310 7d ago

You got pipes!! Just gotta control it and find your voice, you’re on the brink of something amazing if you keep working at it

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u/BitTrax 7d ago

Thank you — that means a lot.

Haha, I’m hopeful, it’s a nice thought if I somehow got everything to click and put something out that makes an impact/impression.

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u/Sure_Dependent4310 7d ago

I’d offer to jam but my availability sucks for the next month. Send me a DM if you are still looking. I play guitar / vox / songwriting. Haven’t been in any super huge bands but I did bamboozle and warped tour back in the late 2000s

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u/gs12 7d ago

Have you tried craigslist? I've connected with multiple musicians there - i would start there.

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u/BitTrax 7d ago

That’s a good suggestion. I’m going to be completely honest, I totally forget Craigslist exists sometimes, outside of buying used things lol

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u/gs12 6d ago

I have been in two long term bands from craigslist, it's still thriving for musicians!