Guitarist looking for band, songwriting, or jam situation

This past Saturday The Earthtones took stage at an Hibernian hall in NE Philly. Outside of parties and no-name bars, this is their fourth self-hosted gig; the first since I left the band little over a year ago. They were a garage jam-band with a ton of perseverance and heart when I joined their scene; rough around the edges, like the Velvet Underground in the heyday. Amazing what time, practice, and a new lineup can achieve. In a word- on fire.

Seeing them live after all this time has made me anxious to get more experience playing / jamming / recording with other musicians. I’m currently in collaboration with a singer / lyricist, but I’m looking to start a second project with more of a guitar focus. I’ve decided to place another ad on Philly's Craigslist Musician section:

30-year-old male guitarist. Just finished with graduate school, and want to start playing again. Looking for a laid-back situation that will give me more experience songwriting, recording, and/or playing live with other musicians. I'm thinking small bars and coffee house sized venues. Nothing more.

I've placed and responded to a few ads. I know what I want and don't want to waste your time. I'm not ageist, sexist, racist, or discriminate on appearance or personal style- everyone welcome. Need a good attitude- in it for fun and personal satisfaction; not looking to make it big.

I have a wide listening range, but looking to play something the likes of: Jeff Buckley, The Beatles, Elliot Smith, acoustic Trey Anastasio, The Decemberists, Coldplay, Radiohead, Wilco, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, The Couriers, Death Cab for Cutie, Minus the Bear, The Velvet Underground, etc. Acoustic folk, singer-songwriter, jamband, indie, alternative formats, WXPN-style music OK.

Have own equipment- both electric and acoustic- ride, and rehearsal space. Would be willing to travel in a 45-minute radius if possible. An hour if the situation is ideal. Respond if you are interested in setting something up.

Within the first 48 hours I had six replies: four MP3 exchanges, and two phone contacts. Only one of which has left to an audition. The instantaneous and interconnective nature of the Web simply amazes me. In celebration, I'm reposting my MP3 link hosted through MySpace: Post Graduate Automotive Maze.

I've always hoped that I would record some of my new material, or at least re-record a more polished song. Hopefully a combination of seeing The Earthtones live and the upcomming auditions will be the motivation I need to get back "into the groove" of things (pun intended).

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