Sounds like all those things you cannot control around you were out of control. Starting with no singer. Going through with it gave you more stage wisdom that you can carry forward with you. Some of the stuff until you live it you will never learned it.

I do not reply in this thread much, but I do enjoy reading it and thank you for updating the story. So many things you talk about I relate back to.

I was 15 the fist time I hit a stage in a tavern and had fake ID that said I was 18 (to be legal). Stopped just after I turned 18. I learned more about getting along with and compromising with people in those 3 years than I have before or since. From band mates to tavern owner to fans they all look at the process different.

It angers me when schools cut music programs and not sports programs, as I believe playing in a band teaches you more about dealing with people, working as a team and timing, than playing on a football or baseball team.

Thanks for updating the thread.