Some people think that a band whore is a groupie, and I suppose that’s one definition. But when local musicians call their fellow compadres by this name, it’s got a different meaning altogether. It refers to the player who “gets around” in another way—by being affiliated with a ton of different groups. If we’re to pick on another player for being a band whore, it’s usually done somewhat playfully, and at the same time, there’s truth in jest. It can …
Tag: honesty
Last weekend, the 51s played a show and my stage mates Scott and David, along with me, were hanging out pre-gig with some folks who came out to see the show. At one point, one of them asked David if he played bass. David is a sax player by musical trade, but he also sometimes plays bass guitar. The context of the conversation made it clear that she was asking whether he played bass for the group she was going …