Dream Chasing

[hoodoo]

Good on ya mate, for taking the plunge, you've definitely got the chops for the gig, love your lead faces too 

[eldanko]

I'm rooting for you to have lots of steady work.

Bingo. Don't care much about fame... just want to feed my family doing something I love! And thanks for the kind words... you're a heckuva player so that means a lot coming from you!

love your lead faces too 

Ha! Our drummer is one of those cats that looks absolutely pissed when he plays. We get into face battles on stage.

[pickdropper]

Go get em, Dane.  I hope that your new gig scratches the itch.

[slimtriggers]

This is great!  Congratulations!

[lincolnic]

It's always great to see someone achieve escape velocity. Congrats and best wishes for a long career!

[raulduke]

This is fantastic news dude.

So cool that you are chasing your dream. Good on ya!

[alanp]

Not so much 'dream chasing' as 'dream getting', I gather? Well done, and congratulations

[gtr2]

Please remember us when you reach stardom. 

Josh

[Bret608]

I just checked out the pedalboard cam clips. Dude, you were in Shreveport! That is where I'm from originally.

[eldanko]

Please remember us when you reach stardom. 

Ha! No amount of pedal endorsements could keep me from building and playing my own crap 

BTW - that blue delay on the left is a Multiplex Jr. It absolutely kills dude.

I just checked out the pedalboard cam clips. Dude, you were in Shreveport! That is where I'm from originally.

That's awesome! Yes, hitting the casino circuit down there. Had a great time... a little hot though!

[timbo_93631]

Good for you Dane, you got the chops and the heart to do that job!  Will be praying for you.

[playpunk]

Man... I am inspired. Good work! Your playing is pretty, and so are your pedals.

[gtr2]

PM me with your new addy Dane.  I've got something for you.

Josh

[eldanko]

For anyone who happens to remember my initial post, I wanted to write an update to the story... particularly for anyone who's considering making a similar leap of faith in life or career. When I started this thread, I had just moved to Nashville and landed my first regular gig here.

Tonight, many gigs later, I played Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Atlanta on the first of many tour dates opening for Miranda Lambert.



Moral of the story: If there's anything you never want to look back on and think "What if I'd tried?", don't wait another day to do it. I believe we have dreams in our hearts for reasons bigger than we can imagine.

For those who don't care about story morals: some DIY builds made it on stage as well    Specifically, an Aion Refractor, a JMK Moon Lander, and a MBP Aristocrat.

[Rockhorst]

Post of awesomeness! Way to go!