[Hippofish]

I understand being 17, I was there once, well about 20 years ago and it was hard to find someone to get along with in a band. Musical differences aside. I played guitar back then too, I was terrible, I still am, but I found that playing with older people was actually pretty fun. If you are looking for a straight up rock band then maybe the older guys are the way to go. They have experience and older guys tend to be more open about doing different things.

I am not telling you what to do at all but my advice would be to just get out there and play. Don't sit back and wait for the PERFECT band to be compiled. If some 40 year olds want to play music and you can convince them to take you into their band, go for it man. There are tons of people out there who like straight up rock and roll and would love to have a good young guitar player.

Playing music is supposed to be fun and if you want to make a career of it you still can with old people. They live long enough, even if their 40, to make it big in music. LOL. God I hope so...

But as far as finding people your age that aren't poser Emo junkies, well the advice about the local music shop works, or do it the other way and sell yourself on the internet. Let them come to you, and specify NO FUCKING EMO!

I wish you luck man, your journey into the music BIZ is only beginning. GOOD LUCK!

Michael