Help! I don't know where to start.

[Laharl Part Deux]

I've always wanted to start a band, it's kind of been a big dream of mine. Now I feel I'm in a place where I can devote my time to it, the only problem is: I don't know where to start.

I was wondering if any of you who are already in a band or have friends in bands could help me in my endeavor.

Right now I know:
I want a punk-goth type of band.
I need a practice space because my house is too small
I need band members

Aside from that I have no idea how about doing these things or what else I'm going to need.  

[Rellik San]

Practice space ask at local music venues, you'll find they often rent out rooms during the day for practices and such. As for members just post some flyer's and give a time and date for auditions.  

[-Resurrected Writer-]

Okay, by punk-goth do you mean post-punk or deathrock?  

[Rellik San]

I think he actually means horror punk like the Misfits.  

[Laharl Part Deux]

Rellik San

I think he actually means horror punk like the Misfits.

Yes, something to that effect. I just didn't know the proper name. Although I kind of want to do something more innovative. I want to do something fresh using my two favourite genres.

I know how I can find practice spaces and band members but I need help in finding out what order I should do these things. Mainly because I have no place and no equipment.
Should I provide equipment or should I ask that my band provide their own?
And it seems silly to ask for a place to practice with no band, but the same time how will I audition without any space?

By the way I'm a chick. I just have a male avatar.  

[Rellik San]

Laharl Part Dux

Rellik San

I think he actually means horror punk like the Misfits.

Yes, something to that effect. I just didn't know the proper name. Although I kind of want to do something more innovative. I want to do something fresh using my two favourite genres.

I know how I can find practice spaces and band members but I need help in finding out what order I should do these things. Mainly because I have no place and no equipment.
Should I provide equipment or should I ask that my band provide their own?
And it seems silly to ask for a place to practice with no band, but the same time how will I audition without any space?

By the way I'm a chick. I just have a male avatar.

Oh ok. Well anyway, as far as it goes, the only instrument you should provide is a drum kit, which you can rent. You should provide that, because there is no sense in someone dragging a full drum set to a 5-10 minute audition. Also provide amps. As for guitars and bass, people can bring their own, they are easy enough to transport.

What you should do is wait to generate interest, then hire a room on a one off thing for auditions, only worry about a permanent practice space if and when you find people to be in the actual band with you.  

[Laharl Part Deux]

Rellik San

Laharl Part Dux

Rellik San

I think he actually means horror punk like the Misfits.

Yes, something to that effect. I just didn't know the proper name. Although I kind of want to do something more innovative. I want to do something fresh using my two favourite genres.

I know how I can find practice spaces and band members but I need help in finding out what order I should do these things. Mainly because I have no place and no equipment.
Should I provide equipment or should I ask that my band provide their own?
And it seems silly to ask for a place to practice with no band, but the same time how will I audition without any space?

By the way I'm a chick. I just have a male avatar.

Oh ok. Well anyway, as far as it goes, the only instrument you should provide is a drum kit, which you can rent. You should provide that, because there is no sense in someone dragging a full drum set to a 5-10 minute audition. Also provide amps. As for guitars and bass, people can bring their own, they are easy enough to transport.

What you should do is wait to generate interest, then hire a room on a one off thing for auditions, only worry about a permanent practice space if and when you find people to be in the actual band with you.

You know what, that's very helpful. Thanks.
I love asking other people they always think of what my scatterbrained self can't.  

[alice from weirdland]

What are your influences?  

[xdemonicallyxyours13x]

SO IN CONCLUSION THIS IS WHAT YOU DO:

i) Band members: make flyers that include your musical influences, what you play, what you are looking for in a music genre. Post these in second hand music shops and on phone poles (alot of people go into them and if they seem interested they will call). Oh yeah tres importante : don't forget yer number.
ii) Practice venues: if you get a band together ask them if they have a venue before you go and spend the money to rent a place. its easier and if in doubt (or no luck) just pool your money together with your band mates (after you get to know them ofcourse and they don't just think yer milkin them for money).
iii) Musical Direction and Genre: Its a group decision  

[ObsessionIsSuchAnUglyWord]

Go to places, like CD Warehouse, and post fliers saying your phone number and who you need in your band. Ask employees to help send them out to people, sooner or later, you'll get your band.