A newbie here... Hello

[Rob Grant]

Hello ? My name is Rob Grant and I was introduced to this site by Farrell Jackson. I'm a retired Steamfitter from Baltimore, Md. Since the late 50's music has been important to me and been a go to for sanity. I played in rock bands from the 60's through the 80's, first as a guitarist and ended up as a bass player. I consider myself a hobbyist and no means a pro. I quit playing in 1980, but continued as a record enthusiast. I worked in record stores go 12 years, when I switched to a new career as a Steamfitter. I never lost my love of music. I love ALL types of music, but rock was my main interest. In 2005 I was reading about computer recording and was sent on a new musical path. I purchased a Line 6 UXII interface and Ableton Live recording software. I joined a couple sites, made new friends, and became a collab whore?. I ultimately hooked up with Farrell Jackson, Gary Carcielo, and Doctor C. We started making a ton of music and became Rayon Vert. In 2011, my life changed and I went through multiple setbacks....computer crashes, lost files, moving, an apartment fire, and a loss of interest to start over. I retired in 2018, to help more in taking priority on my home life. When COVID hit, it really created a lot of stress and the condition of the US, stressed me as well. I needed something in my life and music was there waiting. I updated all my software, bought a new Telecaster and in November 2021 started my hobby up again. I reconnected Rayon Vert members and to my pleasant surprise, we regrouped. So!! Here I am with a new start. I play guitar and bass, minimal keyboards (I know some chords?), use EZ Drummer II, Line 6 Pod Farm2, and some midi keyboards and effects. I am partially deaf, so my mixing and mastering suffers. I have high end loss and muddled bass. WELL? My sleeve is exposed and I look forward to meeting new net musical friends.

[guitarron]

Welcome Rob
Your in the right place. I retired from my "real" job as well and now have time to do music.

[TPB]

Welcome from Mississippi you should have fun here I also love to collab so maybe we can work something up
Tim

[Mike_S]

Yeah welcome abord Rob! I am from Ireland. I am a best described as a home/bedroom musician, I do different genres, blues, rock, instrumental, weird prog (I attempt anyway).

Look forward to checking out your stuff!

Mike

[Ray Brookes]

Welcome from Sydney Australia, Rob. This is a great site.

[Farrell Jackson]

Hey Rob...I'm so glad to see that you joined Songcrafters! You'll love this site and it will love you back. I disagree with your comment about just being a hobbyist and not a pro. You are one heck of a musician and songwriter. Welcome aboard my friend and Rayon Vert bandmate!

Farrell

[StephenM]

Welcome from Hickory, NC area..  you are going to be a great addition to the site

[Blooby]

I'd just like to take this opportunity to say I'm not wearing any underwear.

Wecome.

Blooby

[Zoltan]

Welcome!
I was going to say that i'm a bit weird... But after reading what Blooby had to say i'm just going to stay silent

[godinqc]

Welcome to the forum .. as others mentioned  this is a great site .. I'm also recently retired and had stopped playing for many years.
So welcome/bienvenue from Ottawa, Canada , eh!