So I'm in Austin and I'd like to start playing in a more rock oriented band on the side from my current gig, but the problem is that in Austin it's a bunch of goofballs. Either kids who think they're going to make it big, or another frat boy playing "alt country / americana".

I've tried Craig's List a few times but always get a lot of weekend warriors who's wives said it was OK to buy a guitar. Now I'm not a pro by any means, but does anyone know of other places online to track down like minded people to play with?

Beer & Skittles,

-Slick

Band Mix Is a great place for finding local folks.

Some Austinites post on "Hands Up Houston" messageboard. You might try posting this *exact* message there (which i find pretty endearing, btw). Careful, though. It's not a gayrage board. By the same token, bombs away - there's no pleasing everyone. http://members.boardhost.com/hands_up/ Tell them rosaposer sent you.