Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to play guitar last night because of the networking event in Tokyo I attended. That'a shame because I'm thinking that my soul really needs to play some more music, and start a band again. So while chomping on my chicken, I used a smartphone app called LINE that I just got to reconnect with to some of the guys and girls in my old music network. I'm not a very social animal, but it's amazing how fast things happen when you just go for it.
One of the things I got from last night's event besides a lot of business cards and a mild hangover was a better sense of how to communicate with people. Specifically, how to listen to them, and make them want to talk to you. A friend of mine who organised the event says networking (or communicating) is about finding out what YOU can do for people, and then what they can do for you. Keeping that in mind, today I was able to spark a bit of interest in forming a band with an old friend who hasn't played bass in four years.
And for the first time in more than 10 years, my G&L Legacy is in really good playing condition now, thanks to the support of members of this forum like Louis and Darwin. So it's time for me and the "mean green machine" to get out there, show everyone what we can do, and try to use the power of music to heal the other tired, lonely, stressed out souls in Tokyo. What happens before and after the music plays is really just as important as the music itself, because without it, there would be no music. The glamour and excitement of performance outshines these more mundane aspects, so I think we tend to forget.
So for today's topic, I want to know how and where did you meet the people you play music with now? Were you carrying a G&L?
And if you didn't have a G&L, why not?
I am definitely a follower of that school of thought. No @#$% is getting inside my head, and ruining my day. Music makes it harder for them to even get close, though.
It's worth watching. 
Actually, I wasn't even aware Premiums existed.
That price shocked because imports normally go for TWICE their street price here. I guess I should have bought it, because it looks like the prices have gone up since then (unless that was a tribute, not a premium, or just a sale) My curiosity has been piqued, so I'll try one and maybe even buy one, then write about it next time I'm the lunch reporter.