Looking for rocker/porn webmaster roomate in LA
 

Some of you might know that i have fallen on some hard times because of a recent illness. My credit is shot and I am being evicted. I am having a moving sale and am looking to sell off most of my possessions, which will bring in some pretty good money and allow me to re-settle. I am looking to relocate to LA for my music. Looking to start a band, not to get a record deal necessarily, but to showcase my songs and to have some fun.

I know how to make money in the adult internet game, but because of amy illness and the effects of hurricane IKE, I have not been able to build it up yet. I am presently around $500.00/mo on it. I am looking for a room in the $400-$600 range with minimal or no security deposit. I have bad credit because of my illness but I will work 24/7 on building up my web empire to support myself. i use to run pay sites for models and would be interested in getting some girls to shoot. I am also an experienced day trader but can't do that no because I don't have the 25k minimum to place day trades. I am quiet and keep to myself so i would never be a burden.

I would also consider Nashville, Vegas or NY, maybe Austin if I can find a better fit there. I have a PdD in Linguistics and a sharp business mind so making money won't be a problem. i will work my ass off.

Here are some further details, with links to my music

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/muc/927723967.html

I also have stuff for sale if anyone is interested

http://www.doctorthor.com/ebay/txt6.html
http://www.doctorthor.com/ebay/txt3.html

HUh? Ya shouldnt go for the music dream if you are sick.

No one will touch you as far as music goes ( ESPECIALLY IN LA ) and you run the risk of getting sick again if you plan to tour. If got a Dean GUitar or Les Paul for sale let me know:)

GOod luck though.

How the fuck do you know? You couldn't possibily have listened to any of it sine you posted this 2 minutes after I posted my add.

PLEASE people, if all you are going to do is fucking ridicule me, please reconsider. I have been through Hell and don't need the fucking smartass bullshit.

PS - My illness is not a chronic thing.

Your first paragraph isn't really a great selling point. But, good luck on your search.

Doesnt matter dude. You are 46. You would never make it.

TO old for it, how do I know? I lived in LA myself for a few years and played out.
If you do not know the LA scene I suggest you stay away from it. DOesnt matter how good you are or how well you play, I was 34 making an attempt for a couple years there played out in a second life and the fact is... No money, No contacts, no chance.

All the bands that make it out of LA have Daddy's money to get them the best gear and best introductions for a deal. OH and Rock is dead in LA, no one wants ROck anymore ya might pull off metal/Rock but then again...

FUck dude I am just trying to save you more grief than its worth.
Ya want a deal you goto play out and tour period and just not think about being big, but think about just making money on the small circuit and small towns.

PHD in linguistics ey?

Lesson number one of GFY.

1. Do not listen to anything AlienQ says.
Just read and snicker.

Carry on. Good luck toots.

Well it would probably help if you could actually play the guitar.

What would you know ya toe sucking sick fuck?

Oh you so hurt my feelings...:1orglaugh

Ya know what mr PO-ed poster. GOto LA you can make it dude!

GOod luck you will be a rockstar in no time! YOu are totally worth it dude your music style and technique are the best. The world has been waiting for an artist like you!

Everyone that has ever had a Zepplin Influence must have quite a vision for music! GOod luck! I will link everyone I can to buy your stuff so you can get on with dominating the world with guitar in hand! You are bound to have A&R guys fighting in the crowd over you after the first 3 notes of anything you do.

From the depths of my sould ROCK THE FUCK ON!

you sound like a great roommate

Did I say I was looking to get a major label deal? No, I am looking to showcase my songs and have some fun. And even if I was, there are plenty of Indie labels around and with enough cash flow, a band can develop its own fan base and make a living that way.

At one time, they said a black man would never win the presidency. So don't tell me something can't be done. The music rocks.

PS -m I am sorry for biting your head off. I didn't realize you were talking about age. It is obviously a major factor. But that can be neutralized by developing a character like Marilyn Manson or Alice Cooper.

Finally, while it is true that the major labels don't sign artists over the age of 30, there is no statute of limitations on being a songwriter/producer/music publisher. Also, if a label thinks is can make money off you, you'll get offers.

I am well aware of how the majors operate and frankly, I doubt I would seven sign a deal with one of them. They are greedy money grubbers who want to completely own you and control you. They want a piece of everything, including full publishing rights and they will also force you into a % of mechanical royalties less than the standard $.091 per cut. FUCK that!

I realize that you were not being mean-spirited and I appreciate that.

I am also interested in running sites for models in the area and would consider one who has a room to rent. I could shoot all the content. It's not all about the music.

ZZ Top wasnt signed till they were in there early and mid 40's:)
Good luck dude.

You don't know what the FUCK you are talking about, asshole. Kick a man when he's down? Is that how you get your fucking kicks? Fuck off, you smartass little prick.

You are not understand me. I AM NOT DOING THIS TO GET SIGNED BY A MAJOR LABEL. I WOULD NOT SIGN WITH A MAJOR LABEL. They will fuck you over.

Please, let's have a truce here.

If I didn't have my current room-mate (who's cool ) I'd definitely talk to ya man.

I just got a cool place in Vegas and the rock scene here is blazing. New studios and venues opening every month. Lot's of established rockers moving here. Vegas '08 is not unlike Hollywood '88. We won't even mention the rocker chicks.

You really might want to think about Vegas. Go here:

www.vegasrocksmag.com

You might try an ad in there for a housing situation.

Good luck

Are you being sarcastic? I don't need this. What the fuck is wrong with people on this fucking board anyway.

If you have nothing constructive to say, GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY THREAD.

Thanks, dude. I definitely appreciate the advice. I would definitely consider Vegas.

Thanks. I realize that but lying will not get me anywhere.

POed... don't worry about people like alienq ... their capitalistic minds can't think beyond art strictly for profit.

I am the only one keeping this thread alive.
I have reasons for what I do.

I'll have to strongly disagree with that statement.

Law 10: Infection: Avoid the Unhappy and Unlucky
Law 12 Use Selective Honesty and Generosity to Disarm your Victim
Law 13: When Asking for Help, Appeal to People?s Self-Interest, Never to their Mercy or Gratitude

Do you just make this random shit up? Billy Gibbons, the guitarist for ZZ Top was born in 1949 according to Wikipedia. The band was signed to London Records and released their first album in 1971. So that means they were technically signed as young as twenty-two years old in Billy's case. And it only took until 1973 for their third album to go Gold, which then led to even greater success in the late 70s and 80s.

Yer right, but no one heard of them till the 80's with Eliminator when they signed to Warner. They always had great music from the start and like everyone else started out on a minor label and toured there asses off for years and years and years and years and years.

There is more to touring than being on a label. Above I was expressing the idea that a Major label or label does not really matter. What matters is touring and to undertake such a run at an older age would be fucking hell and even if a person is healthy... Touring can definatly put the deathnail in the caskett.

SO tell me do you people just look and wait to find angles to put me down all the time and tell me I am wrong?

Don't tell that to Madonna, Mick Jagger, or the rest of the 50YO and up crowd who are actually doing what you say is impossible. Do you know anything whatsoever about the music business?

You don't need to lie, you would just be better off if you left out some details... nobody wants a broke roommate in a tight economy with bad credit. If money is tight, you may want to consider someplace other than Los Angeles. I hear Austin has a really nice music scene and it is very affordable.

Good luck on your search.

Mick Jagger didnt start when he was in his 50's brother, he started in his 20's. SO did Madonna. These are people with long Music career's years of touring behind them.

I happen to know alot about the music biz actually.

Most people, on this planet at least, are looking for responsible roommates who can handle their own credit, bills, etc... Not people who are looking to follow pipe dreams and "have fun".

But that wasn't your point. You only said touring was hell for old people (mid 40s is not old). john McCain is 72 and I can tell you flat our that a presidential campaign is a lot more hellish than touring with a band.

Moreover, do hyou know why it is hell touring for bands? Because of the endless drugs and partying. I don't do that shit.

Are you always this negative about everything?

this thread = fail

NO I am just realistic, and it kinda makes me want to help you.
But you seem to have your plan...

GOod luck dude...

So maybe I should just quit and put a gun in my mouth, eh? I honestly hope that if you are ever in my position, someone as callous as you doesn't ridicule you like you are doing. Absolutely no class, dude!

PS - I bet you actually missed that part about me working my ass off. Thanks for the bump!

Your kindness is much appreciates. FUCK OFF!

THE METAL

your tunes are all right, above average for sure, but these days music is something that one should look at as a hobby.... even having hopes of making a living off of music is almost like having hopes of making a living off of the lottery

best of luck to you :thumbsup

Fuck this. Arguing with you is pointless and I have far better things to do with my time than to be your entertainment. You are nothing but a smartass trouble maker.

You really could have fooled me.

I've been in your position, and got myself out of it by working hard. So far, the info you've given about yourself tends to point at you looking to make some easy money.

Wants to be a Porn Webmaster
Experienced but unsuccessful Day Trader
Wants to be a Rock Star

Hello, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm one of the guys on GFY who is a musician, who lives in LA and who happens to be looking for a roommate in the price range you mentioned.

Nice to meet you.

I can't read any more of this. The cruelty of some of you people is hurting me too much. I am too tired and depressed to fire back. Don't bother to reply, I won't see it. If anyone can help, email me

rablight AT comcast DOT com

I'm not trying to be cruel dude. I'm just stating my opinions about this thread. I'm sure you're a good guy who's fallen on hard times, I'm just wanting you to see what at least 1 (me) of your prospects sees in this thread. You may want to reconsider your approach?

Feel free to email me and i will gladly provide more details.

PS - I never said I WANT to be an adult webmaster or WANT to be a day trader. I have experience doing both.

Nobody in this thread is even being all that harsh... even Alien is making some sense. Take all of the comments as advice and use that information to tackle your problem. You aren't the only person to run into tough times because of medical issues, I can think of several people just off the top of my head that are in this industry. It happens... it sucks, but it happens.

As of now, your goal seems a little lofty. You want to move to Los Angeles with very little money, no real income, so that you can have fun playing music. Yeh, that does sound fun, it also doesn't sound realistic.

Why don't you try spending a couple months building up your income and then make the jump to Los Angeles and then you can have a blast playing music. If you move with no money, you are only going to find yourself with headache after headache.

don't most musicians in LA work as waiters and busboys or burger flippers to pay the rent?

good luck man.

Yupppeprs!

And the suggestion about Vegas is a good one. Rock is rolling in Vegas.
But again I wouldnt try it unless I was 20 again.

I rest my case.

is anyone going to buy that junk you're selling?

Don't pay AlienQ any mind at all. He's a complete and total failure in business, life and music too. Just ignore him.