Last night I went and jammed with a local band. They want me to join them, and need an answer soon because gigs are booked. I don't know whether to do it or not and am seeking the crowd's opinion.
 
It's an oldies band with a very good (female) lead singer at the center. I had a good time jamming with them. But I have reservations about the singer.
 
I broke the ice by asking if there were any Trump supporters in the band, because if there was it'd be unlikely we'd have any common ground. I expected it to get a laugh. After all, Trump supporters in Seattle? And musicians? Ridiculous. But what I got from the singer was an icy stare and a stern lecture about discussing politics. 
 
What say you all; should I join this band?

I have some very good friends that I don't discuss politics with. Since you seem interested and you're asking , I say go for it!!! What's the worst that can happen?
 
Rocky

Don't discuss politics (besides, Trump isn't a musician).......do what you do best, join the band, and give the world Seattle some good music.......simple.

Politics aside, I would be more concerned with how they approach their gigs, practices, etc. If you think you're compatible music-wise, go for it. Good luck!

Hi,
 
I say ... yeah ... and show them what a man can do!
 
As for politics, do ask and make sure that ... these discussions are not allowed unless you're all so drunk that no one can remember anything the next hour or morning!
 
After that ... it's music time, and not Trump time!
 
I don't get it ... so the Trump'ites don't want to do ZZ Top and you can and do? Or equivalent? What kind of joke is that?

Do you have to haul your own gear?

jamesg1213
Do you have to haul your own gear?

Ohhh yeah ... have the girl singer do the gear hauling! Once, anyway!

On the grounds that I know nothing whatsoever about whether you should join this band or not...
 
No, she sounds like a right humourless b1tch tbph.  No humour == no thanks!
 
I would personally start running until I'd worn my shoes down to my knees.

I agree that politics are irrelevant. I would join Ted Nugent's band in a minute.
 
Humor, however, or rather the lack of it, is a serious matter and potential deal-killer.

Marx (the funnier one with the bigger mustache) is often quoted as as saying "I wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member." That is possibly a profound distillation of the social baggage carried by any group. If the band thing is primarily a social reward for you, then over time, like any relationship, the truth of the other's feelings will probably be revealed. In that case an early warning could save you some grief if other factors do not overcome your litmus test. If it is a musical collaboration, then the no politics rule sounds like a very practical way of avoiding irrelevant rancor. In fact I think that has even been tried in the Coffee House to limited success.